Fishing season
Baits allowed
Fishing limits
Guidance
Accessibility
Price range for fishing rods
Description
Lake Urriðavatn is in the vicinity of Egilsstaðir and is approx. 1.1 km², deepest 15 m and 40 m above sea level. The creeks Hafralónslækur and Merkilækur flow into Urriðavatn, but Urriðavatnslækur flows from it. It is allowed to fish in the whole lake, but it is best fished in Hafralækjarós and by the outlet of Urriðavatnslækur. The lake only contains Arctic char, which range in weight from a few hundred grams up to 3 pounds. Most char are around one pound. The best fishing time is first in the spring, just after the ice melts and it seems that best fishing is done in still conditions.
Accommodation & Facilities
Camping
Skipalækur t: +354 471-1324, close to Lagarfjót.
Fishing rules
People are kindly asked not to leave rubbish and it is strictly forbidden to drive off-road. Fishing license holders must register at the farm Urriðavatn and show the necessary documents. Children under the age of 14 fish for free accompanied by a cardholder.
Directions
Fishing is permitted in the whole lake
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Egilsstaðir: 6 km, Húsavík: 214 km, Höfn: 234 km, Akureyri: 243 km and Reykjavík: 631 km.
Attractions
Vök Nature springs are by the lake t: +354 470-9500, vok-baths.is
Hallormsstaðaskógur, skogur.is
Skriðuklaustur t: 471-2990, skriduklaustur.is
Snæfellsstofa Visitor Center t: +354 470-0840, vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is
The Wilderness Center t: +354 440-8822
About the fishing license
Urriðavatn is a part of the Fishing Card
Jón Steinar Benjamínsson, Urriðavatni t: +354 471-2060 offers day permits
Schedule
From the morning to the evening, total of 12 hours per day
Location
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