Vífilsstaðavatn

Southwest Iceland
Photo credit: Veiðikortið
Calendar

Fishing season

01 April – 15 September

Bait

Baits allowed

Flies, Worms, Spinner
Stop

Fishing limits

No quota
Information

Guidance

Not available
Accessibility

Accessibility

For beginners, Family friendly, Accessibility for the disabled, Easy access, Requires permission
Dollar

Price range for fishing rods

For the full day
2000 ISK to 2000 ISK

What can be fished

Description

Lake Vífilsstaðavatn is very popular with anglers and many consider it essential to fish there in the spring to catch the first fish of the year. It is 38 m above sea level and measures 0.27 km² in area. It is true to say that Vífilsstaðavatn is very suitable for beginners and is ideal for practicing fly casting. The lake is mainly home to brown trout and Arctic char. Most of the fish are small char, but there is also a considerable catch of larger fish, usually 1-2 pounds. The best fishing is in the spring, May and June. The fish from the lake are said to be very good to eat.

Fishing rules

Vífilsstaðavatn is owned by Garðabær and was protected on November 2nd, 2007 as a nature reserve. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts are kindly requested to be tidy in the area and follow the directions on the nature reserve’s signs. Dogs must be kept on a leash and the use of boats, bell boats and kayaks is not permitted. Dogs are banned in the Lake Vífilsstaðavatn nature reserve from April 15th to July 1st. The Fishing Card and ID must be shown when the guard visits anglers

FISHING IS PROHIBITED IN A MARKED AREA ON THE NORTH PART OF THE LAKE due to the protection of the Horned Grebe.

There is no service by the lake, no cabin or camping area

Directions

The fishing area is all the lake, except for an area on the north side due to the protection of the Horned Grebe (see map below).

Services nearby

Nearest cities

Hafnafjörður: 7 km, Reykjavík: 10 km, Keflavík: 42 km and Akureyri: 388 km

About the fishing license

The lake is a part of the Veidikortinu

A license for one rod is 1000 IKR and is sold in the golf cabin of G.K.G by Vífilstaða road

Fishing Guard: Linda Björk Jóhannsdóttir p. +354 820-8574

Schedule

Location

Southwest Iceland

Popular flies


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