Brown trout at lake Thingvallavatn – If you are planning a fishing trip to Iceland, there is one area you should definitely consider add to your trip, and that is Lake thingvallavatn.
Lake Thingvellir lies in a rift valley that extends south from the Langjökull glacier to mount Hengill, and from Botnssúlur in the west to Lyngdalsheiði in the east. Lake Þingvallavatn is the largest natural lake in Iceland, about 84 square kilometres, at an altitude of about 100 metres above sea level. The deepest part of the lake measures 114 metres, which means that it reaches below sea level. In Lake Thingvallavatn lives three of the five species of freshwater fish found in Iceland: Brown trout, Arctic charr and the three-spine stickleback. All though fighting the powerfull Arctic Char is great fun it is the brown trout that most anglers come for.
The brown trout can be found all over the lake, but there are few areas that is better than others. If you are on your way to Iceland, we do reccommend you spend 1 or 2 days at the lake, chasing the big Brown trout that can be found up to 15 kg. and over 100 cm long.
If you are interested in a fishing trip to Lake thingvallavatn, just contact us for options and availability.
