Hestvatn

South Iceland
Photo credit: Veidibok
Calendar

Fishing season

01 May – 15 September

Bait

Baits allowed

Flies, Worms, Spinner
Fishing rod

Maximum fishing rods

20 rods
Stop

Fishing limits

No quota
Information

Guidance

Not available
Accessibility

Accessibility

Family friendly, Easy access, Requires permission
Dollar

Price range for fishing rods

For the full day
2000 ISK to 2001 ISK

What can be fished

Description

Lake Hestvatn is a large and deep lake north of Hestfjall in Grímsnes. It is 6.8 km² in area and its maximum depth is 60 m which means that the water bottom reaches up to 12 m below sea level. Its outlet is north of Hestfjall, to river Hvítá via Slauka. Hestvatn is a good fishing lake, it contains Arctic char and brown trout. Arctic char has been caught around three to four pounds, although most of the fish are smaller. The brown trout in the lake can also be quite big and fish up to eight pounds have been caught, although they are rare. The main fishing grounds are at Kríutangi, Heimavík, Austurvík and Vesturvík. It is possible to drive all the way to Heimavík, but 5-10 min walk from the road to Austur- and Vesturvík.

Accommodation & Facilities

Guesthouse

Directions

The permits are valid in the land of Eyvík, between Grjótár and Galtar

Services nearby

Nearest cities

Selfoss: 28 km, Hella: 65 km, Reykjavík: 83 km and Akureyri: 423 km.

Attractions

Kerið grater: 15 km, Reykholt: 24 km, Skálholt: 21 km, Laugarvatn Fontana: 24 km, Geysir: 44 km and waterfall Gullfoss: 54 km

About the fishing license

Þórarinn Magnússon t: (+354) 486-4446 & 892-9646

Golfsklúbbur Kiðjabergs t: +354 486-4495

Schedule

Location

South Iceland

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