Ósá in Bolungarvík - Veiðiheimar

Westfjords

Fishing season

01 May – 20 September

Baits allowed

Flies, Worms

Maximum fishing rods

2 rods

Fishing limits

No quota

Guidance

Not available

Accessibility

Family friendly, Easy access, Requires permission

Price range for fishing rods

For the full day

What can be fished

Arctic Char

Sea Trout

Description

River Ósá flows from Syðridalsvatn, which is a rather shallow lake 1.1 sq.km in size. Fish migrate into River Gilsá and River Fossá that run into the lake. Fishing is allowed in the lake during the rest period, if both slots/day parts have been purchased in the river. Arctic char are mainly caught there, but occasionally sea trout and salmon. The char in Ósá are from 1 – 2,5 lbs. The char fishing varies from year to year, as happens in rivers.

Accommodation & Facilities

Hotel

Hótel Ísafjörður t: +354 456-4111 / isafjordurhotels.is/torg

Guesthouse

The Einarshouse Bolungarvík t: +354 456-7901, einarshusid.is

Mánagisting in Isafjörður t: +354 615-2014 managisting-guesthouse.business.site

Camping

The camping area in Bolungarvík, the Sports hall Árbær t: +354 456-7381

Fishing rules

People are kindly asked to enter all catches into a logbook on veditorg.is

Directions

To get to Bolungarvík you drive through the Bolungarvík tunnel from Ísafjörður. After the tunnel, you immediately drive over river Ósá. Shortly before coming to the town, turn into Syðridalur and follow a trail over a sandy area and by a sheepfold to the river.

The fishing area extends from Syðridalsvatn and down to the estuary.