River Mýrarkvísl is one of the tributaries of Laxá in Aðaldal. Like Laxá, it is known for high average weight of salmon and a beautiful environment. Mýrarkvísl flows into Laxá about 4 km from the estuary. Despite being a tributary of Laxá, the rivers are very different. Mýrarkvísl is a sensitive river that needs to be approached carefully to be successful. There are few major obstacles in the river for salmon until the waterfall Reykjafoss where there is a salmon ladder. Single rods are sold, one day at a time, or multi days where all the four rods are sold together. In recent years the catch has been between 80 – 180 salmon and about 600 brown trout.
The fishing lodge for river Mýrarkvísl is a new house built in 2017. Accommodation is included in the price of the permits, but there is an additional charge for the preparation and cleaning of the house of 7,500 ISK per person. The new lodge is in a summerhouse region by road 8852. It has four double rooms all with private bathrooms. By the house is a big terrace with a hot tub. A single room with two made up beds is included for each rod. Full service is available in the house upon request.
Anglers are requested to close all gates behind them and not to drive on fields and untrodden trails without the permission of the landowners. They are also asked to show landowners and other anglers consideration, show the environment respect and not to leave rubbish by the river.
All salmon must be released, but anglers may take a few brown trout
The town Húsavík is 16 km from the lodge, Akureyri 74 km from the lodge and Reykjavík 461 km from the lodge
Akureyri airport: 75 km
The Whale Museum in Húsavík, Lake Mývatn and surroundings, The waterfalls Goðafoss and Dettifoss, Ásbyrgi and Hljóðaklettar
t: +354 449-9905, [email protected]
From August 11th, the second shift is from 15:00 to 21:00
The salmon arrived early in the River Mýrarkvísl this year! Today, a 85 cm male was caught in the fishing spot no. 9. “Grófarpollur” by the angler Brian Moore. With him
