Laxá í Leirársveit - Veiðiheimar

Southwest Iceland

Fishing season

14 June – 19 September

Baits allowed

Flies

Maximum fishing rods

7 rods

Fishing limits

More than 5 fish per rod/day

Accomodation options

Angling lodge

Guidance

Available

Accessibility

Easy access, Requires permission, SUVs only

Price range for fishing rods

For the full day

65000 ISK to 195000 ISK

What can be fished

Salmon

Sea Trout

Description

Laxá in Leirársveit is a nice salmon river and has been among the top Icelandic rivers, with the most catches. It has about 70 diverse salmon pools, most of them with good access. The river is extremely convenient for fly fishing. A salmon ladder was built into waterfall Eyrarfoss in 1950 and rebuilt in 1970. This increased salmon migration to the upper part of the river. In Laxá in Leirársveit is one of the most notable/famous salmon pools in Iceland, the amazing Miðfellsfljót.

Accommodation & Facilities

Angling lodge

The Fishing Lodge by Stóra Lambhaga offers full service. It has comfortable double rooms, each with a bathroom and a shower. Lately, a new dining room has been taken into use, but in addition the anglers have access to a nice lounge. On the outdoor porch is a hot tub. It´s possible to choose differently expensive food.