River Breiddalsa - Trout fishing beat

River Breiddalsa is the only notable salmon river in the East fiords of Iceland.

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Apart from the salmon, there is a lot of sea run arctic char in the Breiddalsa, mostly in the lower part. Many are of fine size, 2-4 pounds.
The upper part of the Breiddalsa has some fine early summer brown trout fishing as well.

The fishing is open for up to six rods at a time in May and June, then three rods at a time from July to the end of the season.

In 2011 approx 300 sea run arctic char and brown trout were landed.

The river Breiddalsa trout fishing beat offer varied fly fishing with nymphs being productive, also wet flies and streamers as well as dry flies when conditions allow.
Spinning as well as worm is also allowed.

The inclusive Breiddalsa trout fishing beat comfortable lodges have self catering facilities to offer. Hotels offering full board services are also available in the nearby area.  

TRAVEL:

By air: Reykjavik - Egilsstadir, approx 60 minutes, followed by one hour scenic drive to the lodge.
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Driving: Main road. Reykjavik - river Breiddalsa, approx 8 hours.
 

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