- The River
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 A new river in our Icelandic selection! This great river just became available to us and we are proud to present it to you. A clear water river in the West of Iceland, with a very charming self-catering lodge. It's a 5 - 6 rod river with a good number of multi-winter salmon, the fishable part of the river is around 13 kilometers long with 75 marked pools and several unmarked ones.
The season is shorter in Nordlingafljot than in most other rivers, from July 18th until September 31st - anglers should keep this in mind when studying the catch statistics. The river is divided up in the 3 beats and a free-zone (that is often very productive) and the surroundings are extremely beautiful and steeped in history.
Tho world's largest lava-tube cave is located on the bank of Nordlingafljot and in the community center of Husafell guests there is both a swimming pool and a golf course.
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| Playing one of the hard fighting salmon in Nordlingafljot |
The river is ideal for families and/or groups of 5-6 anglers |
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| Lots of big salmon, great fun! |
In 2006 - 799 salmon. In 2007 - 695 salmon. In 2008 - 1984 salmon. In 2009 - 733 salmon. No shortage of salmon in Nordlingafljot. |
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| 75 marked pools and several unmarked ones. |
Best flies: Frances, Snaelda, Blue Charm, Hairy Mary, Collie Dog, Black Sheep and SunRay Shadow. |
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| Single/Double hand rods, floating lines and small flies (hitch and micro tubes work well) for the most part. Sink tips and larger tubes in the fall. |
The lodge is very charming, with squeaky floorboards and a friendly atmosphere. |
- General Information
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General Information
Nordlingafljot
Location: Western part of Iceland, about an hour and a half drive from Reykjavik
Fishing season: June 18th to September 30th
Prime time: July 20th to August 25th
Guide: Can be arranged.
Tackle: Single handed rods 9-10”, a double hand can also be handy 12 - 14 feet. Floating lines, bring sink tips as well.
Best flies: Red & Black Frances, the Icelandic Snealda, Blue Charm, Hairy Mary, Collie dog, SunRay Shadow and Black Sheep.
Nordlingafljot is 66 kilometers long and is a tributary to the Glacial river Hvita, the fishable part of the river is around 13 kilometers long. It is divided into 3 main beats and a free-zone. For years, a smolt release program has been in place in Nordlingafljot and has been very successful - in 2006 799 salmon were caught, in 2007 - 695 salmon, in 2008 1984 salmon were caught and 733 salmon were caught in 2009.
Fishing hours: 07:00 - 13:00 and 16:00 - 22:00 until the 14th of August, 07:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 21:00 after that.
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.
- Accommodation
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Accommodation
The lodge is an old farmhouse built in 1908 and restored in 1996, in the restoration the owners were careful to preserve the original interior and exterior architecture. The name of the lodge is Gamli Baer - litterally translated Old House, a fitting name.
Old house is a three story building, on the ground floor there is a kitchen, dining room, sitting room and toilet facilities. On the second floor there are three double bedrooms and three bathrooms. On the third floor there are two double bedrooms and a smaller bedroom connected to one of those rooms, there is also a bthroom on this floor. The double bedroom with the smaller bedroom connected to it is known as the family room.
A hot tub is located on the deck of the Old House, and of course there is a freezer for the salmon on the ground floor.
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| The Old House is a very charming lodge |
Over a hundred years old, you'll feel the history |
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| Located near the Husafell center, with golf courses, a restaurant and a swimming pool. |
The rooms are comfortable and cozy |
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