Koppang, Norway – 27th July-2nd August

The 11th FIPS-Mouche Masters World Fly Fishing Championships (for competitors aged over 50) will be held in Koppang, Norway, from 27th July-2nd August 2026.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

Australia – Belgium – Channel Islands – Czech Republic – England – Finland – France – Italy – Mongolia – Netherlands – Norway – South Africa – Spain – Sweden – USA

AT Team England FF will be represented by: Simon Kidd, Bernie Maher, Andy Taylor, Graham Willis & Mark Withyman (Captain/Manager)

PROGRAMME

Day 1 – Monday, July 27, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm: Arrival, Registration (Storstua), & Check in at the Hotel
1:00pm-2:20pm: Captains’ Meeting
6:00pm-7:00om: Opening Ceremony in Koppang
7:20pm-9:00om: Opening Dinner in Storstua, Koppang

Day 2 – Tuesday July 28, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 1st Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
7:00pm-8:30pm: Dinner at Hotel Stor-Elvdal

Day 3 – Wednesday July 29, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 2nd Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
7:00pm-8:30pm: Dinner at Hotel Stor-Elvdal

Day 4 – Thursday July 30, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 3rd Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
6:00pm-7:20pm: Symposium, together with WMFFC – Engedal
7:30pm-9:10pm: Dinner, together with WMFFC – Engedal
9:15pm: Bus return to hotel

Day 5 – Friday July 31, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 4th Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
7:00pm-8:30pm: Dinner at Hotel Stor-Elvdal

Day 6 – Saturday Aug 1, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm: 5th Session
1:30-2:30pm: Lunch
5:30pm-6:45pm: Closing Ceremony, medals, location Åkrestrømmen
6:45pm-7:10pm: Bus transport to Storstua, Koppang
7:30pm-12:00pm: Closing Banquet

Day 7 – Sunday Aug 2, 2026
Breakfast – Travel home

SECTORS

1. Glomma River (bank)
Glomma is Norway’s longest river and is partly regulated through hydropower. In Stor-Elvdal it has long free-flowing stretches. Water depth varies greatly; calm sections can be 5–15 meters, while rapids and shallow areas dominate elsewhere. Main fish species are trout, grayling, pike, whitefish, and perch. Distribution: grayling (40–50%), trout (30–35%), pike and perch (15–20%), whitefish (5–10%). The river is renowned as one of Norway’s best fly-fishing rivers, with catch limits to preserve large fish. Anglers from across Europe visit Glomma annually for its rich fishing opportunities. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Arctic Char, Whitefish.

2. Sølensjøen Lake (boat fishing)
Sølensjøen is a natural lake without regulation, part of the Trysil watercourse. Located at 688 m a.s.l., it covers 22.5 km² and reaches a maximum depth of 58 meters. Avarage depth 15m. Key fish species are char, whitefish, trout, grayling, pike, burbot, and perch. Distribution: whitefish (40–50%), char (20–30%), trout and grayling (15–20%), others minor. Annual whitefish catch is significant, around 18–20 tons, much used for fermented fish (rakfisk). Fiskevollen at the northwest end is Norway’s largest inland fishing village, with long traditions. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Grayling, Whitefish

3. Nordre Rena / Unsetaa river (bank fishing)
The river is not regulated; it flows naturally from Lake Finnstadsjøen and forms Nordre Rena together with Tysla. Flow varies seasonally, with depths usually 1–4 meters, deeper in pools. Key fish species are trout, grayling, and whitefish, with some perch and occasional pike. Distribution: grayling (40–50%), trout (30–35%), whitefish (10–15%), others minor. The river is famous for fly fishing, with a designated fly-only zone of about 12 km. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Whitefish.

4. Isteren Lake (boat fishing)
Isteren is a natural lake without regulation, situated between Lake Femunden and the Sølen massif. The lake covers about 30 km², relatively shallow, with maximum depth around 20–25 meters. Key fish species are trout, pike, whitefish, grayling, perch, and burbot. Distribution: whitefish (40–45%), trout (25–30%), pike (10–15%), grayling and perch (10–15%), others minor. Large fish are common: trout up to 3–4 kg and pike up to 4–5 kg are regularly caught. Popular for trolling, ice fishing, and canoeing, with strict fishing rules (e.g., max two trout per day over 40 cm). Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Whitefish.

5. Femundselva River (bank fishing)
The river is unregulated, flowing naturally from Lake Galtsjøen southward toward Trysil. Water levels vary with snowmelt; depths are usually 1–5 meters, with deeper pools. Key fish species are trout, grayling, and whitefish, with some char and perch. Distribution: grayling (40–50%), trout (30–35%), whitefish (10–15%), others minor. The Femundselva are well-known fly-fishing areas and is referred to as a classic fly-fishing river, known for large grayling and trout over 1–2 kg. Target Fish Species: Brown Trout, Grayling, Whitefish.

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