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Baits allowed
Maximum fishing rods
Fishing limits
Accomodation options
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Price range for fishing rods
Description
Many salmon pass through the River Ölfusá on their way to their home river. A large number swim into the Sogið and the stock of Hvítá is also large, as it includes all the fish that are migrating into the many tributaries that flow into Hvítá. The salmon caught in Ölfusá, within the town limits of Selfoss, are for the most part or entirely migrating fish and the main fishing season is rather short – from the end of June until the beginning of August. Fishing in Ölfusá on the beats of the Angling Club of Selfoss takes place on the land of two farms, Fossnes and Hellar. The average catch per year is about 230 salmon in the last 10 years.
Accommodation & Facilities
Fishing cabin
There is a fishing cabin by the car park in the lower area. There is no overnight accommodation and there is no toilet. Anglers should clean the cabin thoroughly before leaving and remove all rubbish.
The fishing book can be found in the fishing cabin, and it is important to record all catches
Fishing rules
The six rods are divided as follows: Three rods in beat I and three rods in beat II, anglers change beat during the lunch break.
Directions
The fishing area extends from Víkinni (Stólnum) in the land of Fossnes and up to fishing spots in the “Top beat” in the land of Hallar. Beat I – Víkin Beat II – Middle beat Beat III – Top beat (the free beat)
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Reykjavík: 59 km and Akureyri: about 430 km
Nearby airports
Reykjavík airport: 60 km
About the fishing license
Members of SVFS are allocated licenses first, after that all available licenses are sold on leyfi.is
Fishing guard: Sverrir Einarsson t: 354660-3138
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
After August 20th the second shift is from 15:00 – 21:00
Location
Popular flies
Latest news at Ölfusá – Selfoss
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