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Description
The waterfall Urriðafoss in river Þjórsá is one of the well-known natural pearls of Iceland, but an enormous number of salmon passes through the waterfall, mainly in June. Þjórsá holds one of the largest wild salmon stocks in the country and angling in Urriðafoss is often like in a fairy tale. Angling in the waterfall did not start until 2017, but it has already established itself as one of the best salmon fishing areas in the country. The catch in 2020 was 990 salmon and in the summer of 2021, 823 salmon were landed
Urriðafoss B is the upper part of the farm Urriðafoss which reaches up to the upper bridge. The best fishing spots are Hestvík, Grjótin, Kláfur and Sandholt. However, after the 14th of July Sandholt follows the main area of Urriðafoss.
Fishing rules
Anglers are responsible for the division of fishing areas, there are always 2 rods in the area of Urriðafoss B. It is recommended that people change every 3 hours or however is agreed. To determine the division of fishing areas, anglers must meet at 6.45 in the car park by the old bridge.
Quota: June 1st – 10th it is two salmon per rod per day. June 11th and to the end of season it is five salmon per rod per day.
It is recommended that anglers protect big salmon
Directions
About the fishing license
IO veiðileyfi t: +354 466-2680, info@icelandoutfitters.com
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
From 11-31 August the fishing hours are 07:00-13:00 and 15:00-21:00. From 1-15 September the fishing is from 14:00 -20:00 for the evening shift.
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