It is safe to say that the brown trout areas in Laxárdalur and Mývatnssveit are unique in the world. For those who want beautiful surroundings and lots of trout, Mývatnssveit is the right place. Apart from good, consistent fishing in recent years, the river is unique: fast currents, and beautiful bays, rapids and calm pools; all in an environment that has no equal. This is simply an area which all fly fishermen must try at least once in their lifetime. In Mývatnssveit the average size is smaller than in Laxárdalur but considerably more fish are caught there. Access is more difficult than in Laxárdalur and anglers need to walk some distance to fishing spots on some beats. Most of the summer 2 – 3 days are fished at a time, but single days have also been available. Average catch in recent years is about 3000 trout.
A new contract for upper Laxá
The upper Laxá in Þingeyrjarsýsla is one of the better known trout areas and attracts many anglers. The Angling Club of Reykjavik recently signed a new contract with the fishing