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:

Accessability:

Mixed

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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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Accessability

  • Easy – Very little hiking required, easy for every one.
  • Modrate – Some hiking required.
  • Hard – Strenuous hiking require, good physical conditions required.
  • Mixed – Some easy access areas and others that require hiking.