The salmon season has started!
June 1, 2023
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The first salmon this season was caught at the Urriðafoss waterfall in river Þjórsá, shortly after the opening at 8am. It was Stefán Sigurðsson, the owner of Iceland Outfitters and
South Iceland
Photo credit: ioveidileyfi
Fishing season
Baits allowed
Flies, Worms
Maximum fishing rods
4 rods
Fishing limits
5 fish per rod/day
Guidance
Available
Accessibility
Requires permission
Price range for fishing rods
For the full day
30000 ISK to 85000 ISK
Description
The Urriðafoss waterfall in the River Þjórsá is one of the well-known natural pearls of Iceland. An enormous number of salmon pass 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 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.
Accommodation & Facilities
Guesthouse
For those who want to come the night before and stay overnight, good accommodation is offered at the Urriðafoss farm. Further information about accommodation is available the email address: [email protected]
Other accomodations
Anglers have access to a small summer house where you can eat lunch, go to the toilet, and use the barbecue. The summer house is on the right-hand side before reaching the farm Urriðafoss and is the first house when you turn onto the trail to the farm.
Fishing rules
Fishing arrangements from 24 – 31 May: Fishing is for 3 rods and area B is included. Fly fishing only and all fish must be released. A very exciting option is to fish in May, although very few anglers have caught salmon in May in Iceland. Those who are interested in fishing in May, please send an e-mail to [email protected]. The fishing will be booked if approval is obtained from Veiðifélag Þjórsá.
It is recommended that anglers protect big salmon. When the quota is reached, anglers must stop fishing and no worming or fly fishing is allowed. Anglers are advised to carefully release unharmed fish if they do not intend to fill the quota too early.
There is a fishing book in a box by the car park, please record all catches. Þjórsá is a big and wide river and anglers should take care. The river is very dangerous, and it is recommended that anglers do not wade or take any unnecessary risks. Anglers are at their own risk when fishing in Urriðafoss.
Directions
The area extends from the fishing spot “Gljúfur” and just down below the fishing spot Vaður. Fishing is for 4 rods in the fishing area and the main fishing spots are Lækjalátur and Hulda. The upper area is Lækjalátur and Lækjarbreiða and the lower area is Hulda and down below Vað. As of July 15th, the fishing place Sandholt will be included. Two rods fish the upper part and two the lower. The division of fishing areas is entirely the responsibility of the anglers, but it is recommended that people meet at 06:45 am at the car park by Urriðafoss and to decide who starts where.
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Hella: 20 km, Selfoss: 19 km, Reykjavík: 77 km, Reykjanesbær: 115 and Akureyri: 446 km
Restaurants
Selfoss: 19 km.
About the fishing license
IO veiðileyfi, t: +354 466-2680, info@icelandoutfitters.com
Schedule
Morning shift
Evening shift
Considerations about the schedule
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.
Location
South Iceland
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