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Baits allowed
Maximum fishing rods
Fishing limits
Accomodation options
Guidance
Accessibility
Price range for fishing rods
Description
River Stóra-Laxá flows for about 90 km, from Lake Grænavatn down between Hrunamanna- and Gnúpverjahreppur, to the River Hvítá by Iða. It is a rain fed river, with about 512 km² catchment area. Stóra-Laxá is fishable far into the Laxárgljúfur gorge, which means that the landscape along it is both varied and magnificent. The river is divided into 4 fishing sections with a total of 10 rods. Single days are sold for the river, from noon to noon. The average catch is about 1000 salmon, but in the summer of 2013, there was a record catch when 1764 salmon were landed.
Accommodation & Facilities
Fishing cabin
The fishing cabin is in the land of Skarð. It accommodates 8 anglers in 4 bedrooms, with single beds. The house has a nice kitchen and the finest bathing facilities. There is a grill on a terrace by the house and a hot tub. There are also fish cleaning facilities with a sink and a hose. Duvets and pillows are provided in the fishing cabin, but anglers need to bring sheets and bath towels, dish cloths and tea towels. Anglers may arrive at the house an hour before the fishing starts and must return the house clean an hour after their fishing is over.
Directions
Turn of road Suðurlandsvegur into road Skeiðavegur (towards Flúðir). Shortly before reaching the bridge over Stóra-Laxá, turn right into Skarðsvegur. Drive about 350 m and then turn left onto a trail that runs directly to the fishing cabin. The fishing area reaches from the boundaries of the land Iða to the west and Litla-Laxá to the east
The fishing area reaches from the boundaries of the land Iða to the west and Litla-Laxá to the east
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Flúðir: 12 km, Selfoss: 38 km, Reykjavík: 96 km and Akureyri: 467 km.
Attractions
Flúðir: Gamla Laugin The valley of Þjórsá: The waterfalls Hjálp and Háifoss, the Commonwealth farm Stöng and Gjáin.
About the fishing license
Ólöf tel. +354 823-2880, [email protected]
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
After August 20th the second shift is from 15:00 – 21:00
Location
Latest news at Stóra-Laxá I & II
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