River Laxá near Lake Mývatn in North-East Iceland - July 2012
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Laxa Myvatn - Laxa in Adaldal
River Laxa Myvatn the discharge of lake Myvatn is without a doubt among the best brown trout rivers in the world as well as being an enchanting river to fish. The lush vegetation and the rich birdlife along the river is a joy to watch. River Laxa is the most fertile stream in Iceland. Black fly larvae sift substances from the water and constitute the river’s most important food.
The brown trout are of all sizes but the main attraction besides the stunning nature is the sizable average weight. The most common size of fish is two up to five pounds but six up to eight pound “brownies” are not uncommon at all. Several larger brown trout are also caught every season.
The two uppermost and the very best beats are called Myvatnssveit and Laxardalur. The Myvatnssveit beat is situated where river Laxa flows from lake Myvatn in three channels. It alternately cascades or flows in still pools among beautiful islets grown with wood cranesbills, angelica, buttercups and willow.
Laxardalur valley is the lower beat above the river Laxa hydro electric power station. When running through the valley the river has mainly gathered its strength and flows like a tide, broad and powerful.
The two beats have separate full service lodges to offer.
The fishing areas known as Presthvammur, Hraun, Stadatorfa and Mulatorfa on Laxa Myvatn or Laxa in Adaldalur as named below the power station are also among the best brown trout fishing areas available.
Below the power station the valley widens vastly but as at the upper Laxa the lush vegetation and rich birdlife stays with the angler.
The optional comfortable lodges available for the lower Laxa anglers have self catering facilities to offer. Hotels offering full board services, B&B or camping grounds are also available in the nearby area.
Streamer flies seem to be the early summer most productive, but later on weighed nymphs fished upstream with strike indicators take center stage as well as fishing with dry flies.
Lake Myvatn and its outflow, the river Laxa, comprise an extraordinarily unique wetland system in the volcanically active zone of Iceland. Read more
The lake is a RAMSAR site (an international designation for wetlands of importance).
River Laxa is located up north. Approx 450km from Reykjavík.
TRAVEL:
By air: Reykjavik - Akureyri, approx 50 minutes, followed by one hour scenic drive to the lodge.
Driving: Main road. Reykjavik - Laxa, approx 6 hours.
River Laxá near Lake Mývatn in North-East Iceland - July 2012
www.gofishing.is/laxa myvatn.htm
Laxa Myvatn - Laxa in Adaldal
River Laxa Myvatn the discharge of lake Myvatn is without a doubt among the best brown trout rivers in the world as well as being an enchanting river to fish. The lush vegetation and the rich birdlife along the river is a joy to watch. River Laxa is the most fertile stream in Iceland. Black fly larvae sift substances from the water and constitute the river’s most important food.
The brown trout are of all sizes but the main attraction besides the stunning nature is the sizable average weight. The most common size of fish is two up to five pounds but six up to eight pound “brownies” are not uncommon at all. Several larger brown trout are also caught every season.
The two uppermost and the very best beats are called Myvatnssveit and Laxardalur. The Myvatnssveit beat is situated where river Laxa flows from lake Myvatn in three channels. It alternately cascades or flows in still pools among beautiful islets grown with wood cranesbills, angelica, buttercups and willow.
Laxardalur valley is the lower beat above the river Laxa hydro electric power station. When running through the valley the river has mainly gathered its strength and flows like a tide, broad and powerful.
The two beats have separate full service lodges to offer.
The fishing areas known as Presthvammur, Hraun, Stadatorfa and Mulatorfa on Laxa Myvatn or Laxa in Adaldalur as named below the power station are also among the best brown trout fishing areas available.
Below the power station the valley widens vastly but as at the upper Laxa the lush vegetation and rich birdlife stays with the angler.
The optional comfortable lodges available for the lower Laxa anglers have self catering facilities to offer. Hotels offering full board services, B&B or camping grounds are also available in the nearby area.
Streamer flies seem to be the early summer most productive, but later on weighed nymphs fished upstream with strike indicators take center stage as well as fishing with dry flies.
Lake Myvatn and its outflow, the river Laxa, comprise an extraordinarily unique wetland system in the volcanically active zone of Iceland. Read more
The lake is a RAMSAR site (an international designation for wetlands of importance).
River Laxa is located up north. Approx 450km from Reykjavík.
TRAVEL:
By air: Reykjavik - Akureyri, approx 50 minutes, followed by one hour scenic drive to the lodge.
Driving: Main road. Reykjavik - Laxa, approx 6 hours.