A Hidden Gem in the Highlands – The river Kaldakvísl is truly a hidden gem. Fished only by a select few, Kaldakvísl has now been made exclusively available only to the customers of Fish Partner. Words are unequal to the task of describing the landscape’s beauty. Diversity and contrasts are the river’s main characteristics.
Þórisvatn
Distance from Reykjavík:
150km
Season:
While area is accessible
Average size:
1-2 pound
Number of rods:
10
Tackle:
Fly, Spinner, Bait
Fishing equipment:
Single-handed #4-7
The best flies:
Streamer, Nymph, Dry
Lodging:
Options available
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Þórisvatn is the largest lake in Iceland, measuring at an average of 86 square kilometers. It is found between Kaldakvísl and Hraunvatn in the highlands. To the south of the lake is a long head, Útigönguhöfði, which separates in to two bays. To the east is Austurbotnar, while the majority of the water lies to the west.
In 1971 a hydroelectric dam was built to harness power from glacial rivers flowing in to the lake. Prior to this it was the second largest lake in Iceland behind Þingvallavatn.
The lake has a maximum depth of 109 meters, and it’s surface height varies throughout the season with an average of 16.5 meters.
This lake has a healthy population of resident trout, with the best fishing found at Austurbotn and Grasatanga.
Fly fishing, spinning, and bait are allowed.
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A Hidden Gem in the Highlands – The river Kaldakvísl is truly a hidden gem. Fished only by a select few, Kaldakvísl has now been made exclusively available only to the customers of Fish Partner. Words are unequal to the task of describing the landscape’s beauty. Diversity and contrasts are the river’s main characteristics.
One of the best brown trout beats in the world – Villingavatnsárós (means the mouth of river Villingavatnsá) is one of the greatest brown trout beats in the world. The beat offers the opportunity to catch the giant ice age brown trout on small nymphs and dry flies. Streamers can also be strong. The beat is only fished with two rods and all brown trout shall be released. It is fly-fishing only.
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