A Hidden Gem in the Highlands – The river Kaldakvísl is truly a hidden gem. Fished only by a select few, Kaldakvísl has now been made exclusively available only to the customers of Fish Partner. Words are unequal to the task of describing the landscape’s beauty. Diversity and contrasts are the river’s main characteristics.
Big Laxá
Big Laxa
Laxá in Aðaldal or Big Laxa, is a world-class brown trout and salmon stream for fly fishermen only. It is often said to be the best brown trout river in Europe. The river is located in northern Iceland, 480 km (300 miles) from the capital, Reykjavik. Big Laxa is a very fertile river that is home to a huge stock of brown trout that average of 3-4 lbs. However, 6-8 lbs specimens are not uncommon, and even bigger trout are caught every season, the biggest browns weighing in at 10-13 lbs. This river is ideal for dry fly fishing, but upstream fishing with strike indicators and nymphs can also be effective.
The river is a medium(large on Icelandic scale) river that runs 58km from Lake Mývatn down into Skjálfandaflóa bay. The river actually has several names and distinct characteristics along its way to the sea. The upper section is called Laxá in Mývatnssveit, the mid-Section Laxá in Laxárdalur before coming to Aðaldalur valley where it takes the name most known it by, Laxá in Aðaldalur.
The river is split into multiple beats for fishing and all have different characters. Fish Partner can arrange trips for you along the entire big Laxá and many anglers prefer rotating multiple sections and beats to get the full big laxá experience
Distance from Reykjavík:
460km
Season:
15.May - 30. September
Average size:
3-4 pounds
Number of rods:
Varies based on beat
Tackle:
Fly only
Fishing equipment:
Single handed #5-8, double handed #7-9 for salmon
The best flies:
Streamers, nymphs, dries. Salmon flies
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Popular Fisheries
One of the best brown trout beats in the world – Villingavatnsárós (means the mouth of river Villingavatnsá) is one of the greatest brown trout beats in the world. The beat offers the opportunity to catch the giant ice age brown trout on small nymphs and dry flies. Streamers can also be strong. The beat is only fished with two rods and all brown trout shall be released. It is fly-fishing only.
A Hidden Gem in the Highlands – The river Kaldakvísl is truly a hidden gem. Fished only by a select few, Kaldakvísl has now been made exclusively available only to the customers of Fish Partner. Words are unequal to the task of describing the landscape’s beauty. Diversity and contrasts are the river’s main characteristics.
One of the best brown trout beats in the world – Villingavatnsárós (means the mouth of river Villingavatnsá) is one of the greatest brown trout beats in the world. The beat offers the opportunity to catch the giant ice age brown trout on small nymphs and dry flies. Streamers can also be strong. The beat is only fished with two rods and all brown trout shall be released. It is fly-fishing only.
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