Fishing season
Baits allowed
Maximum fishing rods
Fishing limits
Guidance
Accessibility
Price range for fishing rods
Description
The first fishing beat of the river begins in the estuary of Selfljót, the farthest east of Héraðssandur. The top beat is beat seven, which ends in Gilsárgil, only 15 km from Egilsstaðir. The mountains Dyrfjöll and Beinageitarfjall tower over the beautiful and varied fishing spots of Selfljót and Gilsá. Sea-run char migrate through the estuaries and fishing hours are flexible, giving the possibility of unforgettable midnight fishing. In the middle sections there are brown trout and shoals of char and in Gilsá and Bjarglandsá it is possible to catch large char and salmon as the summer progresses. The seven fishing areas offer tranquility and a unique natural environment both for highly experienced fly fishermen and those who use fishing trips to enjoy peace of mind and time with the family. The average catch is about 350 trout and about 15 salmon each season.
Accommodation & Facilities
Guesthouse
There is no fishing cabin by Selfljót, but accommodation is widely available
Fishing rules
All salmon 70 cm and larger must be released, but otherwise, there is no limit to the number of fish caught. The fishing season starts on May 20th, but only on weekends in area 1. It starts June 20th in areas 1, 2, 4, and 5 and then July 1st in areas 3, 6 and 7. Fishing in all areas closes on September 20th. All catches shall be recorded into an electronic logbook Selfljóts on veiðitorg.is.
Directions
The fishing area extends from the estuary in Héraðsflói (beat 1) and up to Fosshylur in Gilsá (beat 7 ).
Here is a map of the fishing areas
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Egilsstaðir: about 15 km, Akureyri: 263 via Vaðlaheiðar tunnel, Reykjavík: 652 km via Vaðlaheiðar tunnel
Nearby airports
Egilsstaðir airport: 17 km
Attractions
Borgarfjörður eystri: is only 20 km from the lower part of the fishing area. Hallormstaður forest: 42 km
About the fishing license
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
From August 16th onwards, fishing takes place from 14:00 to 20:00 on the second shift. If a full day is bought (in area 1) the fishing time is flexible, with a maximum of 12 hours each day.
Location
Popular flies
Latest news at Selfljót
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