Brown trout
river Galtalaekur
This small, sensitive,
gin clear stream
is only 3 km long with 20 pools. Despite the diminutive size,
this little gem produces brown trout in size range from 1 to 15
+ lbs, with the average size range of 5 lbs.
The largest brown trout this past season tipped the scales at 17
lbs.
Fast flowing pocket water and series of small waterfalls and
rapids are ideally suited for upstream nymphing.
River Galtalaekur has been catch and release now for 10 years
and without a doubt that is one of the reasons why this little
river holds those trout monsters.
River Galtalaekur is the tributary of the salmon river
West Ranga and big brownie monsters are often caught on the
junction pool of the two rivers. Just above the junction there
are beautiful areas with lots of waterfalls with good looking
pools below. Also, anglers are free to walk from the junction
pool down the main river and search for brownies.
Location: 100
km. east of Reykjavik
Fishing season: April 19th-September 20th, Fly fishing only,
catch & release.
Tackle: Single
handed rods. Line weight 4-8
Best flies: Nymphs, Dry Flies, Wet Flies and Streamers
