Fishing season
Baits allowed
Maximum fishing rods
Fishing limits
Accomodation options
Guidance
Accessibility
Description
It is safe to say that Tungulækur is one of the best if not the best sea trout fishing in the country. It is about 10 km long, but is not all fishable. This magnificent stream flows through a magical lava field and out into Skaftá. About 2000 – 3000 sea trout have been caught there every year and often these are the biggest sea trout catches in Iceland every summer. The sea trout fishing is mainly in the spring and then again in the autumn, but during the summer sea-run char and some salmon migrate into the river.
Accommodation & Facilities
Angling lodge
On the banks of Tungulækur is a new, fully equipped fishing lodge. A double room with a private bathroom is included for each rod sold. The house has a large fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, waders, storage, and a good lounge overlooking the river. Full catering is available.
Fishing rules
There are two fishing seasons: on the one hand from April 1st – May 15th and on the other hand from September 1st – October 20th
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Kirkjubæjarklaustur is close by, Selfoss: about 205 km, Reykjavik: 262 km and Akureyri: 632 km
Restaurants
Kirkjubæjarklaustur: Munkar coffee, Systra coffee, the shop Gvendarhorn and the Wineshop
Attractions
Systrastapi, Kirkjugólf, Fjaðragljúfur canyon and the waterfalls Rauðárfoss, Systrafoss and Stjórnarfoss
About the fishing license
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
In autumn, the river is fished from 15:00 – 21:00 during the second shift
Location
Popular flies
Latest news at Tungulækur
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