Western Norway · Lake · Voss
Vossovassdraget (Vangsvatnet)
Vangsvatnet and its associated lakes at Voss with brown trout and Arctic char. Clear water, glacier-influenced at times; silver and natural colours, a little warmer when the water is coloured.
- Species
- Brown trout, arctic char
- + 3 more recorded
- Season
- Summer to autumn.
- Fishing licence
- Voss grunneigarlag (inatur.no)
- The water
- Lake, clear water
Fishing tips
Vangsvatnet is large, with brown trout and Arctic char. Troll and cast along the shore, outlets and shallows.
Silver and natural colours in clear, at times glacier-fed water. Check local rules for salmon and sea trout.
Gear and lures
- Spinning
All-round spinning
Spoons and spinners along the shore and outlets.
- Fly
Fly in the evening
Class 5-6 when the fish are rising.
Lures and flies that work here
- Sølv/blå blinkspoon
- Mepps sølv str. 2–3spinner
The fish here
- Brown trout
Active at first light and dusk. Lures and flies. Fish along edges, inlets and rocks.
- Arctic char
Often in deeper water in mountain lakes. Small spoons in red or natural colours. Best morning and evening.
Other fish in the water
- Atlantic salmon
- European eel
- Three-spined stickleback
Recorded by fish surveys in or next to this water (Artskart: NINA and Vannmiljø). Not all are sport fish; several are forage or introduced species.
Colour guide for Vossovassdraget (Vangsvatnet)
Tuned to the water clarity here (clear water) and the sport fish in it: brown trout and arctic char. Pick time and light and species.
SilverBest
Reflects sunlight and imitates baitfish, strongest in clear, sunlit water.
Try: Mepps Aglia silver, Blue Fox silver
Silver/blue
A natural baitfish imitation in clear water and good light.
Try: Blue Fox blue/silver
Natural/holographic
Discreet and believable, effective at first light and dusk when fish are active.
Try: Holographic plug, Natural nymph
Gold
A warm glow that shows up well in overcast weather and stained water.
Try: Mepps Aglia gold, Gold spoon