A private beat on the legendary Big Laxá, offering excellent fishing for large wild brown trout alongside Atlantic salmon in beautiful Aðaldalur.
Species: Brown trout · Atlantic salmon
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Vörðuholt Lodge
Herbjarnarfellsvatn
Distance from Reykjavík:
160km
Season:
As long as the roads are open
Average size:
1/2-2 pund
Number of rods:
Tackle:
Fly, spinner, bait
Fishing equipment:
#4-6
The best flies:
Various streamers, nymphs, and dries
Lodging:
Options available
Lake Herbjarnarfellsvatn
The lake is part of the lake cluster known as Framvötn. It’s located in the highlands about 160 km from Reykjavik, a short distance from Landmannahellir.
Fishing area
Fishing is allowed in the whole lake
Season and opening hours
From when the roads open and until they close. Please refer to www.road.is | The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration for information fishing is allowed around the clock – No set opening hours
Anglers are asked to make themselves known at the park ranger cabin in Landmannahellir. Anglers are asked to fill out a fishing report after fishing. The report can be found at the ranger cabin
How to get there
Follow road 1 heading east to Landmannahellir. Just before reaching Landmannahellir make a left turn onto a gravel road and follow it down to the lake. Please refer to the map.
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