Fishing season
Baits allowed
Maximum fishing rods
Fishing limits
Accomodation options
Guidance
Accessibility
Price range for fishing rods
Description
Jökla & Fögruhliðará is a relatively new fishing area at a reasonable price! Catches have been from 30 and close to 100 salmon and is fly fishing only, which suits the river perfectly. Anglers are encouraged to release as many salmon as possible to help boost the population. This is a large area which offers anglers a great variety and great fishing spots in the lower part of river Jökla and whole river Fögruhlíðará.
Accommodation & Facilities
Angling lodge
Accommodation is not included. If needed, check for rooms in the Fishing Lodge Hálsakot in Jökulsárhlíð, with or without food.
Fishing rules
One salmon per rod per day is allowed. All salmon 70 cm and larger must be released. There is no quota for trout & char, but all char over 45 cm shall be realeased.
Directions
The fishing area– the whole river Fögruhlíðará and river Jökla below Skipalág
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Egilsstaðir: 50 km, Akureyri: about 200 km via Vaðlaheiðar tunnel
Nearby airports
Egilsstaðir airport: about 50 km
Attractions
The waterfall Rjúkandi and the Stuðlagil in Efri-Jökuldal
About the fishing license
Angling Service Strengir t: +354 660-6890, [email protected], www.strengir.com
Fishing guard: Guðmundur Ólason t: (+354) 471-1019 & 660-6893.
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
From August 1st to August 30th the second shift is from 15:00 – 21:00 (depending on when the overflow occurs).
Location
Popular flies
Latest news at Jökla & Fögruhliðará
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