A private beat on the legendary Big Laxá, offering excellent fishing for large wild brown trout alongside Atlantic salmon in beautiful Aðaldalur.
Species: Brown trout · Atlantic salmon
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Vörðuholt Lodge
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:
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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
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