Hvannadalsa – Salmon River

Location: Approx 275 km from Reykjavik, north west – Westfjords.
Season: July 1st – 24. September
Prime time: 20 July – 30 August
Extent: 12 km long river, both banks. 22 marked pools.
Average catch: close to 160 salmon over approx 18 years (average 9 lbs), good number of Arctic char as well
Rods: 2-3
Lodge: A very good self catering lodge.

About Hvannadalsa

River Hvannadalsa is located in the remote area of Westfjords, approx 275 km from Reykjavik – on the west part of the Island. Hvannadalsá shares its river mouth with the another river, Langadalsá, but holds considerably more water, with a striking diversity of pools, waterfalls and memorable gorges. The current is faster and the fish are strong fighters, yet there are lovely slow-running fly-fishing streams in between. It is crystal-clear, and salmon are easily spotted from higher ground, whilst arctic char can be caught at the river mouth.

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Contact info

E-mail: info@anglers.is
Tel: +354 897 3443