Langadalsá is a wonderful, 4 rod, fly only river located in the amazing Westfjords.
Langadalsá is an ideal choice for a small group of friends wishing to have sole use of a river and the self-catering lodge for a week. It is a perfect haven
of peace and quiet which makes it one of our most sought after rivers. The average size of fish is quite impressive; around 9 lbs, but fish up to 20 lbs are taken each season
This river is enigmatic, sometimes almost brooding as it wanders unruffled along its valley, the birch covering the nearby hills, the plentyful birdlife adding to the serene setting.
Arctic char is found in the lower pools of the river, often in great numbers. These fish range up to 4 or 5 lbs and are a terrific sport on light tackle.
You'd never believe it, but they will take you into your backing before you have a chance to reel in the slack! A splendid idea is to visit the estuary at the low tide....or when the high tide is full, catch a few char and barbecue them. Have some salt and lemon pepper and wheel out the gas barbeque. You will hardly taste better fish than a fresh run arctic char.
2004: 341 salmon caught
2005: 444 salmon caught
2006: 332 salmon caught
2007: 228 salmon caught
2008: 369 salmon caught
2009: 363 salmon caught
Langadalsá
Location: Westfjords (350 km from Reykjavik)
Fishing season: June 21th to September 21st.
Prime time: July 10th to August 20th - Fly only periods
Average size of fish: 9 lbs.
Guide: Can be arranged.
Lodge: Big and comfortable lodge with 8 twin rooms, sauna and jacuzzi.
Tackle: Single handed rods 9-10”, weight 7-9, floating line
Best flies: A fast current and clear waters, fairly small flies and small cone heads during early- and mid season – but larger/heavier tubes (
1/4 - 1 inch) when water levels rise and temperatures fall.
Black & Red Frances (sizes 14-18, also micro cones and ¼ - 1 inch tubes)
Blue Charm (sizes 14 – 18)
Green Butt (sizes 14-18, also micro cones and ¼ - 1 inch tubes)
Black & Blue (sizes 14 – 18)
SunRay Shadow (1 – 1½ inches)
Hitch tubes
Fishing hours:
June 12th to August 20th, 07:00 - 13:00 and 16:00 - 22:00
August 20th to August 31st 07:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 21:00
Clothing: In spite of the relatively mild climate, you should bring warm clothing and, most importantly, quality rainwear and a windcheater. Please check out the average temperature table here below. Chest waders and wading shoes. Nicer clothes to wear for dinner.
Tackle disinfection: Iceland has always been free of diseases like UDN and Gyrodactylus salaris and we intend to keep it that way. There is a strict policy of visiting anglers having their tackle sterilized before coming to Iceland. This should be done in a 2% formaldehyde solution for 10 minutes and performed by a veterinary surgeon. (Tackle sterilized in Virkon S is also acceptable.) A signed inventory of what has been sterilized should be provided by the vet for presentation to the customs officers at Keflavik airport. The most important items to be treated are: rods, reel/line, waders and flies.
The process can be carried out by staff at Keflavik airport. The office is located at the far side of the baggage reclaim hall, downstairs in the airport. Just notify one of the personnel in the area that you need your tackle disinfected and they will have a member of the staff come and complete the process. The price for one fishing set is 3.500 Icelandic kronurs.
Flights
There are two airlines that offer a scheduled flights to Iceland.
Icelandair, www.icelandair.is
Iceland Express www.icelandexpress.is.
Documentation & Visas
Citizens from the European Economic Area (comprising the EU, Switzerland and Liechtenstein), US and Canada need only a passport valid for at least three months after the planned date of arrival to enter Iceland for up to three months.
Currency: Icelandic Krona. Visa and Eurocard/Mastercard credit cards and Maestro and Visa Electron are accepted widely.
Language: Icelandic, but Icelanders speak English as well.
Electricity. Most facilities operate on 220-wolt, 50-cycle system. A Converter will be necessary for any electrical items that require a 110-volt, 60-cycle system.
Duty-free: Allowed on arrival one of the following choices:
1 lither of alcohol and 1 lither of wine.
1 lither of alcohol and 6 lither of beer.
1 lither of wine and 6 lither of beer.
One carton of cigarettes can be brought in to the country per person
Good to know:
Daylight Sunrise Sunset
May 3:55 AM 10:12 PM
June 2:42 AM 11:32 PM
July 3.23 AM 11:00 PM
August 4:58 AM 9:22 PM
September 6:29 AM 7:33 PM
October 7:55 AM 5:48 PM
Average temperature: °C °F
May 7, 2 44, 9
June 13, 1 55, 6
July 15, 2 59, 4
August 13, 3 55, 9
September 13, 0 55, 4
October 6,1 43,0
In case of an emergency dial 112, but guide and lodge staff will be insistence for any problems that might occur.
If you want to hire fishing equipment, please send us the name and the shoe-size for each individual. And please let us know if a single or double handed rod is preferred.
Please note that fly casting instruction can be arranged by your guide: please let us know to give him advance time.
