Álftavatn

Distance from Reykjavík:

160km

Season:

When the road opens - September 1st

Average size:

Half pound

Number of rods:

Unlimited

Tackle:

Fly, spinners, bait

Fishing equipment:

The best flies:

Lodging:

Accessability:

Easy, 4x4 needed

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Álftavatn is located between Torfajökul glacier and Tindafjallajökul glacier in the south central Highlands. It’s about 530m above sea level and is located on the famed “Laugavegur” hiking trail.
In the lake there is an abundance of Arctic Char as well as a few brown trout.

The lake is open for fishing when the F210 road opens and closes on September 1st. Road status can be seen here: https://www.vegagerdin.is/ferdaupplysingar/faerd-og-vedur/sudurland-faerd-kort/

Accommodations are available close by in mountain huts and campgrounds. information can be seen here: https://www.fi.is/is/skalar/skalar-ferdafelags-islands/alftavatn

Fish Partner Members clubs members enjoy unlimited access to Álftavatn

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Accessability

  • Easy – Very little hiking required, easy for every one.
  • Modrate – Some hiking required.
  • Hard – Strenuous hiking require, good physical conditions required.
  • Mixed – Some easy access areas and others that require hiking.