Fishing news from Iceland
Fishing news from Iceland – If you are planing a fishing trip to Iceland or if you are just interested in fishing in Iceland, follow us. We will post news and fishing stories from Iceland, as well as give some great ideas for your next fishing adventure. We will give you information about some great fly fishing rivers here in Iceland where you can fish for trout, char and salmon in the worlds most beautiful surroundings. If you have any questions about fishing in Iceland, please contact us and we will help you out.
The angling season 2013 – pictures – Do you want to fish in Iceland in 2014?
This angling season has been great here in Iceland. Salmon fishing has been excellent and many rivers has had a record summer. Over all, this summer is among the best we have had in salmon fishing. This season has also been very good in trout and Charr fishing. It has been a rainy summer so the water level has been very good.
Few salmon that River Vatnsdalsá is known for
River Vatnsdalsa is known for its large salmon here in Iceland. Since 1997 the major salmon beats of the river has been fished by fly only and all fish will be released back into the river. The policy of C&R has helped the river to produce a larger proportion of large salmon, that is common here in Iceland. In september each year, many salmon that range from 90-110 sm, is caught. Here you can see few salmons that river Vatnsdalsa is known for.
Fishing permits in Iceland
Fishing Permits in Iceland Icelandic Rivers and lakes - Salmon,
Opening of the salmon season 2013
The start of the salmon season in Iceland has been very strong this summer and things are looking good. In Thvera/Kjarta the opening group landed over 50 salmon in Three days and In Laxa in Kjos River, 20 salmon was caught in 1,5 days. Simular stories can be told all over the country. Here are few salmon from the first few days of the season in Iceland:
First salmon of the season
Lake Thingvallavatn – Big Trout
Lake Thingvallavatn opened up for anglers on the first of May. The first few days has been great for those who has been fishing for trout in the lake. Some great bown trout has been caught and here are few of them.
