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Description
River Stóra-Laxá flows for about 90 km, from Lake Grænavatn down between Hrunamanna- and Gnúpverjahreppur, to River Hvítá by Iða. It is a rain fed with about 512 km² catchment area. Stóra-Laxá is fishable far into the Laxárgljúfur gorge, which means that the landscape along it is both varied and magnificent. The river is divided into 4 fishing beats/sections with a total of 10 rods. Single days are sold in the river, from noon to noon. The average catch is about 1000 salmon, but in the summer of 2013, there was a record catch when 1764 salmon were landed.
Stóra Laxá III is a fun two-rod beat that is ideal for small groups or good fishing companions. It can be challenging, but it is often very lively when increased power comes into the fishing in the autumn. One grilse per rod per day may be taken, but all salmon over 70 cm must be released
Accommodation & Facilities
Fishing cabin
The fishing cabin is nice with accommodation for four in 2 bedrooms. The house has a good kitchen and the finest bathing facilities. There is a grill on a terrace by the house and a hot tub. There are also fish cleaning facilities with a sink and a hose. Duvets and pillows are provided in the cabin, but anglers need to bring sheets and bath towels, dish cloths and tea towels. Anglers are allowed to arrive at the house an hour before the fishing starts and must return the house clean an hour after their fishing is over. There is a fishing book in the cabin, and it is obligatory to record catch daily.
Directions
Turn of road Suðurlandsvegur into road Skeiðavegur (towards Flúðir). Shortly before reaching the bridge over Stóra-Laxá, turn right into Skarðsvegur. Drive about 350 m and then turn left onto a trail that runs directly to the fishing cabin.
The fishing area reaches from Rauðuskriður to Undirgangur, with both fishing spots included
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Flúðir: 20 km, Selfoss: 50 km, Reykjavík: 113 km and Akureyri: 482 km.
About the fishing license
Ólöf tel. +354 823-2880, [email protected]
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
After August 20th the second shift is from 15:00 – 21:00
Location
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