Geiraldslækur

Northwest Iceland
Photo credit: Högni H
Calendar

Fishing season

10 June – 20 September

Bait

Baits allowed

Flies, Worms, Spinner
Stop

Fishing limits

No quota
Information

Guidance

Not available
Accessibility

Accessibility

Requires permission, SUVs only, Only by foot
Dollar

Price range for fishing rods

For the full day
8500 ISK to 8500 ISK

What can be fished

Description

The source of Geiraldslækur is on the west side of Stórisandur, south of Geiraldsgnúpur. The stream flows partly parallel with Fitjá og then into Austurá midway between Arnarvatn stóra and the heath-fence. The river is a spawning area for brown trout and therefore has good fishing. There is quite a walk to the stream and therefore it is not as popular as Austurá, which again could be desirable for spawning fish. Geiraldslækur is sensitive to droughts. If water levels become very low, the fish move into Austurá and the fishing becomes better there.

Accommodation & Facilities

Guesthouse

Accommodation available by Lake Arnarvatn stóra: The Big Hut: 3400 ISK per/person

Guesthouse for four people: 13.000 ISK for 24 hours

Dísarbúð (for seven people): 24.000 ISK for 24 hours

Directions

Fish can be found widely in the stream/brook, all the way down to where it joins Austurá

Services nearby

Nearest cities

Hvammstangi: 63 km, Akureyri: 252 km and Reykjavík: 242 km

About the fishing license

Rafn Ben, Staðarbakka t: +354 892-7576, [email protected] & Eiríkur fishing guide t: 354 893-2449

Schedule

24 hours

Location

Northwest Iceland

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