Baugstaðaós

South Iceland
Photo credit: leyfi.is
Calendar

Fishing season

01 June – 20 October

Bait

Baits allowed

Flies, Worms, Spinner
Fishing rod

Maximum fishing rods

2 rods
Stop

Fishing limits

More than 5 fish per rod/day

Accomodation options

Fishing cabin
Information

Guidance

Not available
Accessibility

Accessibility

Family friendly, Requires permission, SUVs only
Dollar

Price range for fishing rods

For the full day
26000 ISK to 26000 ISK

What can be fished

Description

The fishing area Baugstaðaós is a short distance east of Stokkseyri. In addition to Hróarsholtslækur, which runs into it, Baugstaðaá falls into it from Skipavatni and the fishing boundaries are at the outlet of the lake. Fish pass through the estuary into Hróarsholtslækur (Vola) and Baugstaðaá. Baugstaðaós has a long history, especially for good sea trout fishing. The fish vary in size: from 1 pound to 16 pounds. During migration, they are often very lively, and it can be said that the estuary simmers with fish when the migration is at its peak. A few salmon are also landed each summer, most ranging from 5-10 pounds. There are also sea-run char, that are slightly noticeable both in the estuary and Vola, so it could be exciting for enthusiastic fly fishermen to explore it better, e.g., in early spring.

Accommodation & Facilities

Fishing cabin

A fishing cabin accompanies the area, and it stands on the bank of the stream, on the east side, right by the road. The house is marked Veiðihúsið Tunga, see map. It has accommodation for 4-6 people, running water, toilet, electric light (solar power), gas heating, gas hobs, etc. Anglers must evacuate the house before 7:00 pm in the evening on the day of departure to give a new group time to get ready before the fishing starts at 8:00 pm. Anglers should clean the house thoroughly before leaving and remove all rubbish. 20:00

Fishing rules

It is only permitted to fish on a fly after October 10th and all sea trout must be released at this time.

Fishing book can be found in the fishing cabin, anglers are required to record all catches

Directions

The fishing area reaches from a bridge just above the fishing cabin, down to the sea and from the outflow of Skipavatn. It is relatively short and has 10 marked fishing spots.

Services nearby

Nearest cities

Stokkseyri: only 5 km, Selfoss: about 20 km, Reykjavík: about 70 km and Akureyri: about 440 km

About the fishing license

leyfi.is

Fishing guard: Björgvin Njáll Ingólfsson, Tungu t: (+354) 693-3010 & 566-8191

Schedule

Location

South Iceland

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