The salmon has arrived!
May 27, 2025
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The first salmon of the season was caught yesterday in the fishing spot Skuggi, where the river Grímsá flows into river Hvíta. This is unexpected, as it is the same
Southwest Iceland
Fishing season
Baits allowed
Flies
Maximum fishing rods
4 rods
Fishing limits
1 fish per rod/day
Accomodation options
Angling lodge
Guidance
Not available
Accessibility
Easy access, Requires permission, SUVs only
Price range for fishing rods
For the full day
Description
Skuggi is a fishing region in Hvítá in Borgarfjörður, located below the estuary where Grímsá runs into it. This used to be a fine fishing spot, but has in part lost its quality due to sandburst. The trout area at the bottom of Grímsá is included in the fishing . Since net fishing ceased in Hvítá the owner of Hvítárvellir has also leased angling below Skuggi, all the way down to the old Hvítárbridge. The main fishing spots there are Þvottaklöpp & Norðurkot. Usually, several dozen of salmon are caught each summer and often trout fishing is good in this area.
Accommodation & Facilities
Angling lodge
There are two fishing lodges at Skuggi, the Upper-house and Lower-house. The fishing area is divided into two parts during the period June 10th – August 20th and it is fished in two day shifts. Therefore, anglers switch houses between shifts.
Fishing rules
Salmon over 69 cm in length shall be released
Directions
The fishing area is the bottom part of Grimsá and the south bank of Hvítá, from the boundary below Þingnes in Grímsá down to Hvítárvallabrú. In total, about 2 km.
About the fishing license
Hreggnasi ehf t: +354 577-2230 & +354 898-2230, [email protected]
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
Considerations about the schedule
After August 14th, the fishing time is 15 pm -21 pm on the second shift
Location
Southwest Iceland
Latest news at Hvítá – Skuggi
First salmon in Iceland 2024
May 27, 2024
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The first salmon of the season in Iceland was caught today in the fishing area Skuggi (at the junction of rivers Grímsa and Hvíta), specifically in Skuggastrengur. It measured 84