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.
Eyrarvatn í Svínadal
Distance from Reykjavík:
60km
Season:
1.April - 25. September
Average size:
1-2 pound
Number of rods:
Tackle:
Fly, spinners, bait
Fishing equipment:
Einhenda #4-6
The best flies:
Various streamers, nymphs and dries
Lodging:
Options available
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Lake Eyrarvatn in Svinadalur
The lake is the southernmost lake in the Svinadalur water system, located about 80 kilometers outside of Reykjavik. The lake is very easily accessible and a great choice for families looking to spend their day fishing. A lot of the catches at the lake are small arctic char but every now and then bigger char and brown trout are caught. The lake is part of the water system that fuels River Laxá í Leirársveit and as a result, a few salmon and sea-run trout are caught at the lake every season.
Fishing Area
Fishing is not allowed in the River Laxá and the rivers that run between the lakes. Fishing is also banned below the summer camp on the southern bank. The rest of the lake is open to Fishpartner.
Season and opening hours
The season starts on April 1st and ends on September 23rd.
Fishing is allowed from 7 am until 11 pm from April 1st until August 20th. After that the lake closes at 9 pm.
How to get there
To get to the lake from Reykjavik you follow road 1 through the Hvalfjarðargöng tunnel. Continue on until you cross river Laxá í Leirársveit and then shortly after that River Leirá. Make a right turn on to road 504 (changes into road 502) and follow the road until you reach the lake. The distance from the highway to the lake is about 12 kilometers.
Reykjavik – Lake Eyrarvatn Route
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