Laxá in Mývatnssveit – fishing spots
February 1, 2024
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Many anglers believe that the brown trout area in Laxá in Mývatnssveit is one of the best in the world. There are eight beats in total, each with unique characteristics.
Northeast Iceland
Photo credit: Högni Harðarson
Fishing season
Baits allowed
Flies
Maximum fishing rods
14 rods
Fishing limits
1 fish per rod/day
Accomodation options
Angling lodge
Guidance
Available
Accessibility
Requires permission, SUVs only, Only by foot
Price range for fishing rods
For the full day
59000 ISK to 63500 ISK
Description
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.
Accommodation & Facilities
Angling lodge
Anglers stay in the fishing lodge Hof which they pay for full service. In the lodge are 13 double rooms and 5 single rooms. There is a lounge and a big dining room where food is served as a buffet. There is also a good storage for waders and fish cleaning facilities. Near the house is a fine hot tub.
Fishing rules
It is permitted to take one brown trout per shift. All fish under 35 cm must be released and all fish 60 cm and larger must be released. There are 14 rods daily in this section (one beat is rested each day).
Directions
Drive over Fljótsheiði on the way east from Akureyri. When coming down from the moor, take a right turn towards Laugar (road 1) and Lake Mývatn. Shortly after passing the farm Helluvað turn left and drive across the bridge over Laxá. The fishing lodge can now be seen on the left and turn right at the same place you would if going to Hofstaðir.
The fishing area covers the part of the river that belongs to Mývatnssveit and the upper part of Laxárdalur. There are a total of 8 beats
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Húsavík: um 60 km, Akureyri: 67 km via Vaðlaheiðar tunnel Reykjavík: 455 km via Vaðlaheiðar tunnel
Nearby airports
Akureyri airport: 67 km via Vaðlaheiðar tunnel
Attractions
Skútustaðir craters: 6 km, Dimmuborgir: 16 km, Grjótgjá: 20 km, Myvatn nature baths: 20 km og Námaskarð hot springs: 23 km
About the fishing license
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
Considerations about the schedule
After the 15th of August the afternoon and evening shift is from15:00 until 21:00
Location
Northeast Iceland
Popular flies
Gallery
Latest news at Laxá in Mývatnssveit
A new contract for upper Laxá
November 8, 2022
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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
Great time
July 26, 2022
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Veiðiheimar got to share a rod with the passionate english angler Nicholas Steedman at Laxá in Mývatnssveit 21st – 22nd of July. Nicholas is a keen dry fly angler and
The biggest one so far?
July 9, 2022
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The average size of brown trout in Laxá in Mývatnssveit has been growing in recent years and it is not uncommon for fish around 70 cm to be caught. However,
Great opening in Laxá in Mývatnssveit
May 29, 2022
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The brown trout area in Laxá in Þingeyjarssýsla opened this morning in good conditions and the fishing was excellent. About 150 fish were landed, which is one of the best