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Description
River Sæmundará is a hidden pearl that flows in Sæmundarhlíð in Skagafjörður. It is 22 km long and is a rain fed river with a 172 km² catchment. The river is fished with two rods and managed successfully about two decades ago. However, unrestrained net fishing in Miklavatn spoiled the fishing and catches collapsed to almost nothing. Fishing has been coming back in recent years, with more juveniles released into the river and the acquisition of net fishing in the lake. In addition to salmon, there are good populations of char and sea trout in the river. The river is sold for two to three days at a time and all the rods are sold together. The average catch in the last 10 years is about 230 salmon.
Accommodation & Facilities
Angling lodge
Melur is the fishing cabin for Sæmundará and was built in the summer of 2019. There are 3 double bedrooms with private bathrooms. In the house is also a large living room with an adjacent kitchen with a magnificent view over the river and the surroundings. In the kitchen there is everything needed for cooking and a new grill on the terrace by the house. On the terrace there is also a hot tub for those who want to relax after a good day’s fishing.
Accommodation and general cleaning is included in the permits. Sheets and towels are provided in the house.
On departure, it is not necessary to empty the hot tub. Anglers are asked to dispose of all rubbish and cans/bottles in specially marked barrels outside the house.
Fishing rules
NOTE! The quota is one fish on each rod for a group fishing during three days. Otherwise, it’s catch & release!
Directions
The fishing area spans about 17 km. In the river are 120 fishing spots, stretching from the waterfall Fjallsfoss and to the estuary at Miklavatn.
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Sauðárkrókur: 19 km, Akureyri: 116 km and Reykjavík: 310 km
Nearby airports
Akureyri airport: 118 km
About the fishing license
Pétur Emil Júlíus Gunnlaugsson, t: +354 898-4180
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
After mid-August, the second shift changes to 15:00 – 21:00
Location
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Latest news at Sæmundará
There are no recent catches at Sæmundará!