East Ranga river

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East Ranga river

Location: South of Iceland, about 95 km from Reykjavik. Take Highway 1 South towards Selfoss. Drive through Selfoss towards Hella. Drive through Hella towards Hvolsvöllur. A few hundred meters before Hvolsvöllur is a sign on your left hand side that says Eystri Rangá Veiðihús. Turn left at that sign and drive a few hundred meters and turn left where there is a fork on the road, then you see the lodge at your left hand side. The lodge is a complex, comprised of 8 buildings, combined with veranda.

Fishing season: June 15th to September 31st.
Prime time: July 10th to August 25th
Average catch: 5 year average 4867 (16 rods)
Average size of fish: 5-6 lbs

Fishing hours:
June 23rd –August 1st 07:00-13:00 & 16:00-22:00
August 2nd – September 15th 07:00-13:00 & 15:00-21:00

Guide: One per two rods
Lodge: Full service lodge, private room with bathroom to each rod, living room, dining room, bar, jacuzzi, wader drying room.

Tackle: Double handed rods 13 – 15′, weight 9-11, sink tip/lines recommended.
Best flies: The best flies for East Rangá are: Bismo (light tube – Local Fly), SunRay Shadow (1 inch), Snaelda (¼ – ½ inch), Black & Blue (½ inch, cone head), Collie Dog (½ – 1 inch).