Fishing season
Baits allowed
Maximum fishing rods
Fishing limits
Accomodation options
Guidance
Accessibility
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 of Hafnarfjörður has 5 rods in Hlíðarvatn and a good fishing house. In May, June and July, individual rods are sold, but in August and September, all rods are sold together.
Accommodation & Facilities
Fishing cabin
SVH has a good fishing cabin by the lake. It has a bathroom, 2 rooms with 4 bunk beds, kitchen: with gas hob, tableware, and utensils, lounge, and a good outdoor charcoal grill. Anglers need to bring bedding or sleeping bags, tablecloths, and tea towels. A fishing map is available in the fishing cabin, and you can also find a fishing book there.
Fishing rules
Anglers may arrive at the house at 18.00 the day before the registered fishing day and must be gone before 18.00 on the last fishing day. Remember to clean the house and take all the rubbish with you.
Directions
Fishing is permitted in the whole lake
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Þórlákshöfn: 26 km, Selfoss: 52 km, Hafnarfjörður: 40 km, Reykjavík: 57 km and Akureyri: 446 km
About the fishing license
Schedule
24 hours
Free, but based on full 24 hours
Location
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