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Baits allowed
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Price range for fishing rods
Description
Lake Þveit is in Nesjahreppur in A.-Skaftafellssýsla, just north of Hafnar in Hornafjörður. The lake is 0.91 km², very shallow and only 2 m above sea level. The creeks Myllulækur and Skrápslækur flow to it and Þveitarlækur from it to river Hornafjarðarfljót. The lake contains local Arctic char, brown trout, sea trout and sea char. There is access between the lake and the sea, so that sea trout can make their way to the lake. There are large numbers of small Arctic char in the lake and there are also stories of beautiful brown trout that have been caught there. The best time for fishing is in spring and autumn.
Accommodation & Facilities
Fishing rules
Dogs are not allowed by the lake and the use of boats is not allowed without the permission of the landowner. Anglers do not need to register but must have the Fishing Card ready to show the fishing guard. There is a lot of bird life by the lake, and it is strictly forbidden to disturb them. Also, anglers need to be tidy and not drive off-road. Children under the age of 14 fish for free accompanied by a cardholder.
Directions
Fishing is permitted in all the lake, except at the outflow of the creek Þveitarlækur
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Höfn í Hornarfirði: 10 km, Egilsstaðir: 255km, Akureyri: 500 km and Reykjavík: 446 km
About the fishing license
Þveit is a part of the Fishing Card
Day permits at Stapi t: +354 478-1454. Supervision: Sigurður Sigfinnsson at Stórulág t: +354 478-1353
Schedule
Fishing is permitted from 10 am to 22 pm 22.00
Location
Latest news at Þveit
There are no recent catches at Þveit!