Hraunsfjarðarvatn

Hraunsfjarðarvatn

(Hraunfjörður Lake)

 

Location: 

Hraunsfjarðarvatn is located at the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the western part of Iceland.
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township:

Distance from Reykjavik is approx. 200 km. and about 15 km from Grundarfjorður and Stykkishólmur to the north. Snæfellsnes´ new highway makes it possible to drive to the neighboring Baulárvallavatn. From that point it takes about 15 minutes’ walk to Hraunsfjarðarvatn, or just a moment by a 4-wd vehicle.
 

Practical information:

The lake covers an area of 2, 5 km2   and goes down to 84 meters at the deepest point.  The lake lies at 207 m above sea level. From the lake the Vatnaá River runs to Baulárvallavatn.
 

Fishing area

No restrictions:
 

Accomodation

Camping is free of charge; however there are no toilets or any other hygiene facilities.
 

Fishing potential:

There is an excellent prospect for brown trout fishing. The average size of an individual catch is about 2-3 pounds. In the twilight zone we have experienced larger catch, all up to 5-6 pounds.
 

Daily opening hours

Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk
 

Season

Fishing is allowed from spring to September 30th. 
 

Bait

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
The fish can lay very deep in the water so it is better to let the bait sink very deep. Lure and worm normally work very well. In the twilight zone however, the brown trout goes to the shallow waters, where fly fishing should be recommended.
 

Best time of the year

The catch is consistent all season. The twilight zone is the best time of the day.
 

Rules:

Littering is forbidden. Cardholders can go directly to fish but please have Veiðikortið an appropriate ID handy. Children under 14 are allowed for free, if accompanied by adult cardholder.
 

 

 
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West Iceland

Haukadalsvatn

Haukadalsvatn

(The Haukadalur lake)
 

Location:

Lake Haukadalsvatn is located in Haukadalur, near Búðardalur, on the west coast of Iceland.
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township

Distance from Reykjavík is approx. 140 km, taking highway 587 through Brattabrekka. Búðardalur is in the vicinity.
 

Practical information

The lake covers an area of 3,2 km2 and has the max. depth of 40 m.
 

Fishing area:

Fishing is only allowed on the designated area, belonging to the Vatn farm. The contact gives all further information.
 

Accommodation

Camping is permitted and free of charge wherever possible. Please contact the landlord for further information.
 

Fishing potential

Sea trout from the Haukadalsá river can almost exclusively be expected, but occasional salmon might be caught as well. Best chance of catching is where small creeks enter the lake.
 

Daily opening hours

Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk.
 

Season

May1st to September 30th.
 

Bait

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
 

Best time of the year

Peak season is from mid July to end of September.
 

Rules

Littering and off-road driving is strictly forbidden. Cardholders must register at the place of contact and show both the Veiðikortið and an appropriate ID. Children under 14 are allowed if accompanied by an adult cardholder.
 

Contact / landlord:

Sigurður Jökulsson at Vatn. Tel: (+354) 434-1350 or 661-0434.
 
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West Iceland

Baularvallavatn

Baularvallavatn

(Lake Baularvellir)

 

Location 

Baulárvallavatn is located at the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the western part of Iceland.
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township

Distance from Reykjavik is approx. 200 km. and about 15 km from Grundarfjorður and Stykkishólmur to the north. Snæfellsnes´ new highway makes it possible to drive directly to the lake.
 

Practical information 

Baulárvallavatn covers about 1, 6 km2 and has the maximum deep of 47 metres. It rises 193 metres above sea level. The lake receives water from the Vatnaá river, and dispatches it to the Baulá river. The latter merges with the Straumfjarðará river, which is renowned for salmon fishing.
 

Fishing area

Fishing is only allowed between the northern bank of the river Vatnaá and the river Straumfjarðará.
 

Accommodation 

Camping is free of charge, however there are no toilets or any other hygiene facilities.   For hotel rooms, please contact Vegamot – (+354-435-6690)
 

Fishing potential 

There is an excellent prospect for brown trout fishing. The average size of an individual catch is about 2-3 pounds. In the twilight zone we have experienced larger catch, all up to 5-6 pounds.
 

Daily opening hours 

Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk.
 

Season 

Spring to 30th September.
 

Bait 

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
The fish can lay very deep in the water so it is better to let the bait sink very deep. Lure and worm normally work very well. In the twilight zone however, the brown trout goes to the shallow waters, where fly fishing should be recommended.
 

Best time of the year 

The catch is consistent all season. The twilight zone is the best time of the day.
 

Rules 

Littering is forbidden. Cardholders can go directly to fish but need to have the card  an appropriate ID handy. Children under 14 are allowed for me, if accompanied by adult cardholder.
 

Contact / landlord: 

Please have your Fishing Card handy when fishing guard will check for license.
 
 
 
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West Iceland

Æðarvatn

Aedarvatn on Melrakkaslétta

 

Location:

Hraunhafnarvatn, Æðarvatn and Arnarvatn are located in Presthólahreppur in Melrakkaslétta, at the N-Eastern corner of Iceland. 
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township

The distance from Reykjavik is 610 km, via Holaheidi, and 10 km from Hraunhafnarvatn to Raufarhöfn, a village situated in the North-East of Iceland.
 

Practical information 

Hraunhafnarvatn is the largest lake in Melrakkaslétta, and covers about 3, 4 km2.  It rises to 2 m above sea level; with the deepest point at approx. 4 m. Æðarvatn and Arnarvatn are much smaller.
 

Fishing area:

Fishing is only allowed in the property of Skinnalón (marked on the map).
 

Accommodation:  

Camping is permitted in the designated area, without proper facilities however. The campsite at Raufarhöfn is quite lovely and Hotel Norðurljós can offer various possibilities as well as Nest Gusthouse www.nesthouse.is at Raufarhöfn.
 

Fishing potential 

One can expect char and brown trout in both Hraunhafnarvatn and Æðarvatn, usually quite large. Brown trout is more common in Arnarvatn.
 

Fishing hours

No restrictions.
 

Fishing season

The fishing season is between May 1st and September 30th.
 

Bait:

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
 

Best time of day

There is an equal distribution throughout the day.
 

Rules

Cardholders must carry the Veiðikortið and an appropriate ID on their person, ready for inspection at any time. Littering is strictly forbidden. Children under 14 are allowed for free, if accompanied by adult cardholders.
The catch must be announced to veidikortid@veidikortid.is.
 

Contact / Landlord:

Halldór Þórólfsson, Tel: (+354) 863-8468.
 
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North Iceland

Ölvesvatn – The Selá Lakes

Ölvesvatn – The Selá Lakes  (Vatnasvæði Selár)

 

(Many lakes and creeks in the highlands – limited rods

– please book in advance)

 

Location: 

Ölvesvatn (the largest of the Selá lakes) is located on Skagaheiði, Skefilsstaðahreppur in Skagafjörður (Northern Iceland).
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township:

The distance from Reykjavík is approx. 366 km and 40 km from Sauðárkrókur. The lake lies about 6 km from the Hvalnes junction, but is unfortunately only suitable for larger vehicles. The road can be rocky, but small jeeps are good, but very difficult for small cars.
 

Practical information:

Ölvesvatn (Lake Ölves) is the largest of the Selá lakes, but fishing is also permitted in Fossvatn, Selvatn, Grunnatjörn, Andavatn and Stífluvatn, in addition to the connecting brooks and rivers. Ölvesvatn covers about 2,8km2 and is thought to be fairly deep.    
 

Fishing area:

No restrictions. You can fish all the lakes mentioned and the creeks between the lakes.
 

Accommodation:

A nice fishing cabin is available at the site, with all necessary equipment. Booking should be place at Hvalnes, tel. (+354) 453-6520 or 821-6520 or by email, hvalnes730@simnet.is, prior to arrival. You can also camp there but you need to buy camping fee at the farm.
 

Fishing potential:

One can expect medium or large brown trout or char. Smaller fish appears to be dwindling.
 

Daily opening hours:

No limits
 

Season:

The fishing season is usually depending upon the accessibility. Usually the season starts at the end of May and closes at the end of September. 
 

Bait:

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure. Fly fishing is, however, the most affective option. 
 

Best time of the day:

There is an equal distribution throughout the day.  
 

Rules:

There is a limited access to the area so please book in advance.  Bookings for the house as well are above others.  Cardholders must register at Hvalsnes, and show both Veiðikortið and an appropriate ID. There they will receive a report form to fill out and return after fishing as well as key to access the area. Littering is strictly forbidden as well as off-road driving. Children are allowed, free of charge, accompanied with adult cardholders. All adults entering the area must have license.
 

Contact / Landlord:

Bjarni Egilsson and Elín Guðbrandsdóttir at Hvalnes. Tel: (+354) 453-6520 or GSM: 821-6520. Direct e-mail is: hvalnes730@simnet.is.
 
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North Iceland

Svínavatn í Húnavatnssýslu

Svínavatn

 

Location:

Svínavatn is located in Húnavatnshreppur, A- Húnavatnssýsla, near the town of Blönduós.
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township

The lake lies approx. 240 km from Reykjavik, taking Highway 1 through the Hvalfjarðargöng (Hvalfjordur Tunnel). It lies approx. 9 km, from the highway, disembarking at the Highway 724 junction.
 

Information about the lake

Svínavatn rises to 130 m. above sea level, covering just about 12 km2.  The deepest point is 30 m.
 

Fishing area

The fishing area varies during the season. It is compulsory to check in at Hotel Hunavellir, where one can acquire necessary information and maps that point out where fishing is allowed at that period of time.
 

Accommodation 

Hotel Hunavellir provides bed and breakfast service, as well as campsites and cheap bunks (sleeping bag facilities). Information can be acquired at http://www.hotelhunavellir.is, info@hotelhunavellir.is or by telephone at (+354) 453-5600 or 898-685. Hotel Hunavellir provides excellent facilities, including a swimming pool and hot tub.
 

Fishing potential

Brown trout is the most common catch, yet char can be expected as well.
 

Daily hours

Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk.
 

Season

June 1st and August 31st.
 

Bait:

All bait is allowed: Fly, worm and lure.
 

Best time of the year

There is an equal distribution throughout the season.
 

Rules

Littering and off-road driving is strictly prohibited.  Please have the Fishing Card handy when landlord visit.
 

Contact / landlord

Grímur at Reykir Tel. 892-4012 and Jón at Stóra-Búrfell Tel.:  868-3750 / 452-7133 
 
 
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North Iceland

Sléttuhlíðarvatn

Sléttuhlidarvatn

 

(Lake Sléttuhlíð)

Location 

Sléttuhlíðarvatn is located by Highway 76, north of Hofsós and about 30 minutes drive from Siglufjörður.
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township

Distance from Reykjavík is 360 km, 21 km from Hofsós and 50 km from Sauðárkrókur.
 

Practical information

The lake covers an area of 0, 76 km2 and rises to 14 m above sea level.
 

Fishing area

Fishing is only allowed on the property of the Hraun farm, marked with signs.
 

Accommodation

Organized camping area will be ready summer 2021 where cardholders can buy access to. There is also possible to rent að fishing cabin. Please contact landlord.
 

Fishing potential 

Sea char and brown trout are both found in abundance.
 

Daily opening hours

Fishing is allowed from 08:00 am – 08:00 pm
 

Season

May 1st to September 20th.
 

Bait 

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
 

Best time of the year 

The peak season is in May and June. Fishing is actually very good all summer.
 

Rules:

Littering is forbidden. Cardholders must sign up at Hraun and show both the Veiðikortið and an appropriate ID. Children under 14 are allowed for free, if accompanied by adult cardholder.
 

Please contact landlord before driving on the property.

Landlord is not liable for anything that happens on the property while cardholder stays there.
 

Contact / landlord:

Magnús Pétursson, Hraun. Tel: (+354) 453-7422 and Mobile: (+354) 618-0402. or mph@simnet.is
 
 
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North Iceland

Kringluvatn

Kringluvatn

(Kringla Lake)

 

Location:

Kringluvatn is located in Suður-Þingeyjarsýsla, in North-Eastern Iceland.
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township

Distance from Reykjavík is 440 km and 40 km from Húsavík.
 

Practical information

The lake is 0,6km2 and rises 270m above sea level. Geitafellsá River runs from the lake into Lake Langavatn. The area is ideal for family holidays or shorts a picnic.
Ice Fishing is possible during the winter.
One should notice the mud, that most often is quite annoying during the spring time, and avoid driving through muddy places.
 

Fishing area

No restrictions.
 

Accommodation

Camping is free of charge, without proper facilities however. It is also possible to book a room at the Heiðarbær holiday farm that is located 10-15 km north the lake.
 

Fishing potential: 

Both brown and char can be caught in the lake. Large brown trout is mainly caught by ice fishing during the winter.
 

Daily opening hours 

Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk
 

Season

Fishing is permitted all year.
 

Bait:

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
 

Best time of the year and day 

Late afternoon and early evening is the best chance to catch a fish. There is an equal distribution for the whole season.
 

Rules 

Littering and off-road driving is strictly forbidden. Cardholders must sign up at Heiðarbær farm and show both the Veiðikortið and an appropriate ID. Children under 14 are allowed for free, if accompanied by adult cardholder. 
Only 30 persons are allowed to fish in the lake at the same time. Therefore it is better to plan ahead and book a place well in advance.
No dogs are allowed by the lake due to the surrounding wildlife.
 

Contact / Landlord:

Heiðarbær holiday farm. Tel: (+354) 464-3903
 
 
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North Iceland

Hraunhafnarvatn

Hraunhafnarvatn on Melrakkaslétta

 

Location:

Hraunhafnarvatn, Æðarvatn and Arnarvatn are located in Presthólahreppur in Melrakkaslétta, at the N-Eastern corner of Iceland. 
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township

The distance from Reykjavik is 610 km, via Holaheidi, and 10 km from Hraunhafnarvatn to Raufarhöfn, a village situated in the North-East of Iceland.
 

Practical information 

Hraunhafnarvatn is the largest lake in Melrakkaslétta, and covers about 3, 4 km2.  It rises to 2 m above sea level; with the deepest point at approx. 4 m. Æðarvatn and Arnarvatn are much smaller.
 

Fishing area:

Fishing is only allowed in the property of Skinnalón (marked on the map).
 

Accommodation:  

Camping is permitted in the designated area, without proper facilities however. The campsite at Raufarhöfn is quite lovely and Hotel Norðurljós can offer various possibilities  as well as Nest Gusthouse www.nesthouse.is at Raufarhöfn.
 

Fishing potential 

One can expect char and brown trout in both Hraunhafnarvatn and Æðarvatn, usually quite large. Brown trout is more common in Arnarvatn.
 

Fishing hours

No restrictions.
 

Fishing season

The fishing season is between May 1st and September 30th.
 

Bait:

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
 

Best time of day

There is an equal distribution throughout the day.
 

Rules

Cardholders must carry the Veiðikortið and an appropriate ID on their person, ready for inspection at any time. Littering is strictly forbidden. Children under 14 are allowed for free, if accompanied by adult cardholders.
The catch must be announced to veidikortid@veidikortid.is.
 

Contact / Landlord:

Halldór Þórólfsson, Tel: (+354) 863-8468.
 
 
 

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Arnarvatn

 
 

Arnarvatn on Melrakkaslétta

 

Location:

Hraunhafnarvatn, Æðarvatn and Arnarvatn are located in Presthólahreppur in Melrakkaslétta, at the N-Eastern corner of Iceland. 
 

Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township

The distance from Reykjavik is 610 km, via Holaheidi, and 10 km to Raufarhöfn from Hraunhafnarvatn, a village situated in the North-East of Iceland.
 

Practical information 

Hraunhafnarvatn is the largest lake in Melrakkaslétta, and covers about 3, 4 km2.  It rises to 2 m above sea level; with the deepest point at approx. 4 m. Æðarvatn and Arnarvatn are much smaller.
 

Fishing area:

Fishing is only allowed in the property of Skinnalón (marked on the map).
 

Accommodation:  

Camping is permitted in the designated area, without proper facilities however. The campsite at Raufarhöfn is quite lovely and Hotel Norðurljós can offer various possibilities as well as Nest Gusthouse www.nesthouse.is at Raufarhöfn.
 

Fishing potential 

One can expect char and brown trout in both Hraunhafnarvatn and Æðarvatn, usually quite large. Brown trout is more common in Arnarvatn.
 

Fishing hours

No restrictions.
 

Fishing season

The fishing season is between May 1st and September 30th.
 

Bait:

All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
 

Best time of day

There is an equal distribution throughout the day.
 

Rules

Cardholders must carry the Veiðikortið and an appropriate ID on their person, ready for inspection at any time. Littering is strictly forbidden. Children under 14 are allowed for free, if accompanied by adult cardholders.
The catch must be announced to veidikortid@veidikortid.is.
 

Contact / Landlord:

Halldór Þórólfsson, Tel: (+354) 863-8468.

 

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