Vast North Iceland river system offering exceptional Atlantic salmon fishing alongside wild brown trout and Arctic char across its varied beats.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering options
Hæðargarðsvatn
Distance from Reykjavík:
260km
Season:
1.April - 1.September
Average size:
1-2 pounds
Number of rods:
Tackle:
Fly, spinner, worms
Fishing equipment:
#4-6
The best flies:
Streamers
Lodging:
Map
Hæðagarðsvatn is a small lake but hides some good size fish. Brown trout up to 4 pounds are regularly caught as well as some good size char.
The best fishing in the lake is usually early season until about July when fishing gets tougher due to the abundance of weeds in the lakes in the later summer months.
Directions
Distance from Reykjavík is 260km and about 10km from the hamlet of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Season
1. April – 1. September
Regulations
Kayaks and belly boats are allowed, no larger vessels.
No camping by the lake.
All fish over 50cm must be released.
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Beautiful crystal-clear North Iceland river combining intimate Atlantic salmon fishing with an excellent population of wild brown trout.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: July–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering lodge
Vast North Iceland river system offering exceptional Atlantic salmon fishing alongside wild brown trout and Arctic char across its varied beats.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering options
Beautiful crystal-clear North Iceland river combining intimate Atlantic salmon fishing with an excellent population of wild brown trout.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: July–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering lodge
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