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.
Vaðall by Breiðavík
Distance from Reykjavík:
415km
Season:
15. May - 15. September
Average size:
1/2 pound
Number of rods:
Unlimited
Tackle:
Fly, Spinner, Bait
Fishing equipment:
#4-6 single handed
The best flies:
Streamers
Lodging:
Map
Vaðall By Breiðuvík
The Vaðall is a small lake by Breiðavík in the Westfjords of Iceland. The lake is a semi-lagoon that is sometimes connected to the ocean. The lake host a huge amount of Brown Trout, primarily smaller browns in the half to 1-pound size range with the occasional bigger fish in between. A perfect fishery for children and beginners as most people should hook up with a fish or two. Although located in the remote Westfjords the lake is close to Hótel Breiðavík where accommodations, a restaurant and bar are found
Directions
Distance from Reykjavík is 415km and 50km from Patriksfirði. To get to the lake from Reykjavik you drive route one north until you reach Vestfjarðarvegur road(Road 60), From there you drive 218km to Flókalundur where you turn onto road 62 and follow it to Breiðavík
Fishing area
The whole lake
Season
15 May – 15 September
Fishing Hours
Fishing hours are free but limited to 12 hours per day
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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.
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