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
Hólaá
The Hólaá river is located about 45min away from Reykjavík. It flows 9km(6 miles) from Lake Laugarvatn, down into Lake Apavatn, and then discharges into the large river Brúará.
The river is popular with local anglers as well as being one of the most popular day tour locations for fly fishing tours in Iceland. There is easy access to the river and it fits perfectly for beginners as well as experienced anglers. The river is inhabited by a great number of both Arctic Char and Brown Trout. Atlantic Salmon and Sea run brown trout are rare but occasional catches.
The fishing is best done with small nymphs and dry flies all although streamers can be effective, especially in the spring when targeting Brown trout.
The river is split into multiple beats.
Distance from Reykjavík:
60km
Season:
1.April - 1. October
Average size:
1-2 pounds
Number of rods:
Varries by beat
Tackle:
Varries by beat
Fishing equipment:
#4-#5 weight
The best flies:
Small nymphs, size 18-22. Dry flies
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