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.
Dómadalsvatn
Distance from Reykjavík:
160km
Season:
As long as the roads are open
Average size:
1-2 pound
Number of rods:
Tackle:
Fly, spinner, bait
Fishing equipment:
Einhenda #4-6
The best flies:
Various streamers, nymphs and dries
Lodging:
Options available
Lake Dómadalsvatn
The lake is located in the northernmost part of the valley Dómadalur in the Highlands. The lake is part of a lake cluster called Framvötn and lies at 566 meters above sea level. It’s a small lake at only about 0.2 km² but holds a large quantity of brown trout. The most common size of catches is around 1lbs – 2lbs but there are bigger fish in the lake and quite a few are caught every season.
Streamer fishing tends to be the most effective but during mid-summer nymph and dry fly fishing kicks in with increased hatches.
Fishing area
Fishing is allowed in the whole lake
How to get there
Lake Dómadalsvatn is part of the lake cluster known as Framvötn. Follow road 1 out of Reykjavik heading east. Follow road 1 until making a left turn on road 26 (Landvegur). Follow road 26 until making a right turn on to “Landmannaleið”. Follow the road until you reach Lake Dómadalsvatn.
Reykjavík – Lake Dómadalsvatn route on Google Maps
Season and opening hours
As long as the roads are open. Please refer to www.road.is | The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration for info.
Fishing is allowed around the clock – No set opening hours
Rules
Anglers need to make themselves known at the park ranger cabin in Landmannahellir. Every angler must fill out a fishing report.
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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.
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