Fishing season
Baits allowed
Fishing limits
Guidance
Accessibility
Price range for fishing rods
Description
At Ystu-Vík, which is in the eastern part of Eyjafjörður just north of Víkurskarð, there are three ponds where salmon, rainbow trout and char are stocked. The size is 0.8 lbs. and up to 2.5 lbs. There are decent facilities on site, e.g., for gutting fish. Also, toilets and a refuge for anglers. All legal bait can be fished and those who do not bring their own fishing gear can borrow gear on site.
Accommodation & Facilities
Guesthouse
The fishing area is a short distance from Akureyri, but there is a campsite and various other accommodation options:
Directions
There are three release ponds, but usually only 2 are used
Services nearby
Nearest cities
Akureyri: 21 km, Dalvík: 65 km, Húsavík: 77 km (via Víkurskarð), Egilsstaðir: 250 km and Reykjavík: 408 km
About the fishing license
Gunnar Blöndal t: (+354) 897-6048 & 462-7317. Fishermen pay based on their catch, 2200 ISK. per kg
Schedule
It is open from 13:00 – 18:00 until 15 May, and after that from 11:00 – 21:00
Location
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