The West Ranga is a totally spring fed river and
there is hardly a river in the country with more stable water
levels which is worth its weight in gold when it comes to fishing.
Ranga is located in the lush southern part of Iceland,
approximately a one-hour drive east of Reykjavík.
The Ranga's success is due to a unique smolt rearing and stocking
program that has moved it from a minor salmon producer by
Icelandic standards to the most productive salmon river system of
the decade.
The West Ranga is a medium to large size river, but
fished entirely by wading, and most of the lies and can be covered
easily with either single or double-handed rod.
All the pools on West Ranga are easily accessible by car and
little walking is required.
Due to its entirely spring-fed source, the West
Ranga enjoys consistent flows as well as cooler water temperatures
than many other Icelandic Rivers. For this reason, sunk fly
techniques, often in conjunction with sink tip lines (or sinking
leaders) are frequently more productive. During warm weather, fish
will often respond to smaller flies fished on floating lines, but
anglers need to be prepared to try a variety of methods.
As with most south coast rivers, the Ranga is
primarily a grilse river, usually with range from 6 - 9 pounds (grilse
as heavy as 10 pounds are not uncommon and fish under 5 pounds are
rare). 2-sea-winter salmon range from 12 to 20 pounds, with the
occasionally fish over 25.
Accommodation
At the West Ranga lodge are 18 newly built twin
rooms with private bathrooms.
Each full rod has its own private room, and there
are ample accommodations for full rod sharing.
Meals and socializing occur in the newly refurbished main house
lodge, adjacent to the sleep lodge, and also overlooking the "hot
spot" in Home Pool. The lounge area offers comfortable leather couches and chairs making a comfortable spot to unwind and
exchange stories from the day.
Details
Location: 85 km. east of Reykjavik)
Fishing season: June 24th to October 31st
Prime time: July 5th to August 20th. Fly only
periods
Number of rods:
June: 12 rods
July: 14 rods
August, September, October: 18 rods
Catch total 2006:
4.400 salmon
Catch total 2007:
6.300 salmon
Catch total 2008:
14.315 salmon
Catch total 2009:
10.749 salmon
Average size of fish: 8 lbs.
For further details concerning
pricing & availability
gofishing@internet.is
tel:
+354-551-2016 +354-866-9354
