Víkurlax at Ystu Vík

Northeast Iceland

Photo credit: Víkurlax

Fishing season

20 April – 31 August

Baits allowed

Flies, Worms, Spinner

Fishing limits

No quota

Guidance

Not available

Accessibility

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

Price range for fishing rods

For half a day

2200 ISK to ISK

What can be fished

Salmon

Brown Trout

Arctic Char

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:

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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

Considerations about the schedule

It is open from 13:00 – 18:00 until 15 May, and after that from 11:00 – 21:00

Location