The rivers

The 3 rivers form an ecosystem of crystal clear water filled with atlantic salmon having some of the highest average weights and numbers per rod in the country. 

The Langadalsá is the main fish producing river, long and very productive as the fish can run the whole river without and significant waterfalls blocking migration.  The old national road runs along the river and offers excellent access.

The smaller Lágidalur is a highly productive tributary to the short and powerful Hvannadalsá and enters it close to the fjord, both rivers have small waterfalls which restrict the fishable length, which offers the potential of increasing spawning grounds significantly through minor improvements.

 
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LANGADALSÁ

 

Langadalsá river is beautiful, peaceful and highly desired. The river mixes slower pools with rapid parts to offer fly fishermen near perfect conditions.  Salmon sizes are impressive here, with fish up to 20 lbs taken each season, and arctic char run frequently in the summer time.  In many parts it is lined by birch trees, creating a prime bird environment.

Access to its fishing pools is excellent as it is flanked by the former national road which is now closed to through traffic, offering perfect access and no traffic.

Details:

  • Season: 21 June - 21 September;
  • River: 18 km | 37 pools;
  • Rods: 3-4;
  • Average catch (annual): 310 salmon;
  • Average fish size: 7 lbs.
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LÁGIDALUR

The river lies between the Langadalsá and the Hvannadalsá, entering the Hvannadalsá shortly before reaching the sea.

It has warmer water than its two neighbours and very productive. 

It runs parallel to the new national road, which offers excellent access.

 
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HVANNADALSÁ

Hvannadalsá shares its river mouth with the Langadalsá, but holds considerably more water, with a striking diversity of pools, waterfalls and memorable gorges.

The currents are faster and the fish are strong fighters, yet there are lovely slow-running fly-fishing streams in between.

It is crystal-clear, and salmon are easily spotted from higher ground, whilst arctic char can be caught at the river mouth.

Details:

  • Season: 21 June - 21 September;
  • River: 12 km | 22 pools;
  • Rods: 3;
  • Average catch (annual): 167 salmon;
  • Average fish size: 9 lbs.
 
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