Better start in river Hofsá
July 19, 2022
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The salmon rivers in Vopnafjörður are doing well. Especially, river Hofsá has been giving good catches and significantly more than last summer. The last group of anglers that fished the
East Iceland
Photo credit: visitvopnafjordur.com
Fishing season
Baits allowed
Flies
Maximum fishing rods
7 rods
Fishing limits
Catch & Release
Accomodation options
Angling lodge
Guidance
Available
Accessibility
Easy access, Requires permission, Only 4×4 cars
Price range for fishing rods
For the full day
Description
River Hofsá in Vopnafjörður has its main source in the moorland south of Fossdalur. Into it flows the drainage of Sænautavatn, which is 67 km from the sea. Hofsá runs into Vopnafjörður close to the town. This is an ancient salmon river and those who visit once are usually very loyal to the river thereafter. Various rivers and streams flow into Hofsá and it is the largest river Sunnudalsá. There has always been some salmon fishing. The total catchment of Hofsá is 1100 m². It is fished for 2-3 days at a time. The average catch for the last 10 years is about 900 salmon.
Accommodation & Facilities
Angling lodge
By Teigur is a well-equipped fishing lodge, Árhvammur. Each rod comes with a double room with a bathroom. In the house there is a big lounge with a fireplace and next to it is a dining room with a good view of the river. Two fine meals and breakfast are served daily.
Directions
The fishing area is divided into 7 beats, about 30 km long and stretches up as far as an impassable waterfall
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Vopnafjörður: about 15 km, Egilsstaðir: 96 km and Akureyri: 211 km við Vaðlaheiðar-tunnel
Nearby airports
Eigilsstaðir airport: 94 km, Akureyri airport: 211 about Vaðlaheiðar-tunnel
About the fishing license
Gísli Ásgeirsson, [email protected] & Ingólfur Helgason, [email protected]
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
Considerations about the schedule
After August 12th, the second shift is from 15:00 – 21:00
Location
East Iceland
Popular flies
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