Thingvallavatn – Ölfusvatnsárós (ION beat)

At Ölfusvatnsárós, the Ölfusvatnsá River flows into Þingvallavatn, bringing with it a steady stream of nutrients and cooler water. This natural inflow creates a prime feeding ground where both Arctic char and brown trout congregate in impressive numbers throughout the season.

The structure of the river mouth with its currents and drop-offs offers ideal conditions for ambush-feeding trout. Anglers here often sight-fish to large browns brown trout.

Fishing is fly-only and strictly catch-and-release, ensuring that this unique fishery remains healthy and productive for future generations.

This is a long beach and fish can be found along the whole beach, but the best part is where Ölfusvatnsá river runs into the lake.
It can be good not to overfish certain spots and rest them by trying different parts of the beat. It is also wise not to wade too far out; the fish are often closer than you think. It only takes a few minutes to walk down to the Lake from the parking spot after driving down from the main road, along the river. No fishing is allowed in the river.

Ölfusvatnsárós offers the perfect mix of numbers and size, with constant trout activity around the river mouth and regular encounters with truly massive fish. For anglers seeking action, variety, and the chance of landing the trout of a lifetime, few places compare.