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Price range for fishing rods
Description
Híðarvatn in Selvogur has for years been one of the most productive Arctic char lakes in the country. Its maximum depth is about 5 meters, and its size is just over 3.3 km². Its drainage is through Vogsós, but the lake comes up from the lava through countless springs. Hlíðarvatn is a very exciting fishing lake and thousands of char are caught there every summer. This is a fish that is considered very delicious and fun to eat. Most of the fish are 0.5-1 pounds, but every summer a few 5-pound fish and even bigger ones are caught. In addition to sea char, occasional salmon have been caught in the lake.
The Angling club Selfoss has had fishing rights in the lake since 1978. Two rods are allowed and are sold together.
Accommodation & Facilities
Fishing cabin
The club’s fishing cabin was built in 1982 and was recently enlarged and renovated and is now close to 40 m². The house can accommodate 8 people and the facilities are all in the best condition. There is a solar cell in the house so there is light. Anglers should clean the house thoroughly before leaving and remove rubbish. The keys to the house hang by the front door.
Fishing rules
The free movement of dogs by the lake is strictly forbidden. A fishing book is available in the fishing cabin, but it is important to record all catches.
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Þórlákshöfn: 26 km, Selfoss: 52 km, Hafnarfjörður: 40 km, Reykjavík: 57 km and Akureyri: 446 km
About the fishing license
Fishing Guard: Agnar Pétursson t: +354 892-5814
Schedule
24 hours
Daily fishing hours is from 20.00 the day before the registered fishing day and ends at 20.00 in the evening of the fishing day.
Location
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