Fishing is easily available in the Lillehammer area. The Lågen River flows through the district and in the mountains there are many good lakes for fishing. Possibilities for organized fishing trips to Øyerfjellet with an overnight stay at a mountain farm.

Fishing & Angling during summer and autumn

Lake Mjøsa's topographical conditions with its large volume of water and great depths. As a host to 20 different fish species, Lake Mjøsa is among the top lakes in Norway as far as varied fishing is concerned. Even though the majority of Lake Mjøsa's fish species can be traced back to "immigrants from the East", the family salmonidae clearly dominate, when it comes to fish quantity. Lake Mjøsa has one of Europe's largest populations of large Brown Trout.

The Grayling is the fish most wanted, offering a great catch from April until October. The season for Grayling starts with dry fly-fishing between the ice-flakes in the month of April. During spring time flood, in the month of May, the angling starts.

The method of fly-fishing is the most popular during summertime and autumn. Hunder Brown trout, representing the greatest breed of Big Brown, is not easily taken and offers the most challending as well as exclusive fishing experiences. Every year spesimens from 8 to 12 kilos are caught by rod.

The Gudbrandsdalslågen river and Ringsaker area are also popular. One of Norway's best river for angling.

Fishing permits
Local fishing permits may be purchased at sporting good stores, petrol stations, some hotels/motels, some toll-road booths and at the tourist offices. Fishing permits available for one day, one week or for the entire season. No permit needed for children under 16 years.

Contact Lågen Fiskeelv
Lågen Fiskeelv
Formann
Svein Løken
N-2636 Øyer
Norway
Phone: +(47) - 61 27 75 14
Mobile +(47) - 900 42 883
Internet: www.laagen-fiskeelv.no/

Ice fishing (Jigging) at Sjusjøen, Lillehammer in Winter

This is an activity for those who enjoy fishing and have a little bit of patience. We are taught how to make a hole in the thick ice, find the best fishing spots and use
the correct equipment. A camp is set up where the campfire is burning and warm drinks are served. Includes fishing permit and equipment. Warm drinks are available the whole time, and we have a camp where the campfire is burning so we are able to warm ourselves. Duration: approx. 3 - 4 hours
Starting place: Sjusjøen
incl. fishing licence and permit and ice fishing equipment.

Contact and Booking:
Sjusjøen Fritid
Trond Lunde
N-2612 Sjusjøen
Norway
Phone: +(47) 62 36 34 05
Mobile: +(47) 91 73 33 84
E-Mail: info@sjusjoen-fritid.no
Internet: www-sjusjoen-fritid.no

Practical information

Lillehammer Tourist Office
Tel: +47 61 25 92 99
Fax: +47 61 26 96 55

Øyer Tourist Office
Tel.: +47 61 27 79 50
Fax: +47 61 27 70 50