The Hofsá River.
A Gateway to Paradise for Fly Fishing
The majestic Hofsá River is different in character from its narrower, faster-flowing sister, the Selá. This wider river offers seven beats spread over 27km of crystal clear water, which is ideal for fly fishing, with its top beat being described as “the gateway to paradise”. It is home to a high number of Multi Sea Winter (MSW) salmon. The Hofsá’s large variety of easily accessible big pools contain mainly gravel beds, rather than the rocks and boulders that feature more predominantly on the neighbouring Selá.
River information
83 pools
7 rods
27km fishable river length
Location North East Iceland
2023 catch: 1088
Staying by the Hofsá
Historical Season Catch
1088
2023
1211
2022
601
2021
1017
2020
711
2019
697
2018
589
2017
492
2016
Fishing Rules
- Anglers are welcome to Fossgerði lodge from 3 pm on arrival day. Upon departure anglers are asked to depart the lodge no later than 1:30 pm on their last day of fishing. We kindly ask you to help us to respect this time frame so we can run the operation smoothly.
- Daily fishing hours are from 8 am to 1 pm in the morning and from 4 pm to 9 pm in the afternoon. Anglers are allowed a maximum of two 4 hours sessions in the river a day. On departure date we stop fishing at 12 o´clock.
- All of our rivers are fly only. Other equipment than fly rods is not allowed. The rivers are fished with floating lines only. The use of sinking tips, sinking lines, weighted flies and weighted tubes is not allowed. Two people can share one rod and must stay together on the river when fishing. All catch must be registered in the logbook at the lodge.
- All Salmon is released. Injured Salmon shall have the benifit of doubt unless your guide says otherwise. If a Salmon cannot be saved it must be brought to the lodge and given to the kitchen.
- Maximum catch per rod is 2 per pool and 4 per session, Salmon landed.
- Please respect the river and its surroundings. While driving along the river please use marked roads only.
To fully immerse yourself in the Icelandic Fishing trip of your dreams, you’ll be staying at our fantastic facilities along the river in our Hofsá Lodge, constructed by Six Rivers.
Fishing Lodge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
The Skua
Odin’s Bank
The New Brod Helgi
The Corran
Long Calm
The Unexpected
Cambusmore II
Cambusmore I
Ferry Pool
Old Ferry Pool
Cartwheels
Bone Marrow
Captains Run
Island Pool
“46”
Pastures Wide
The Meadow
Charcoal Burners
Wood Pool
Sub Specific
Ranga
Sphinx
Green Pool
The Pot
Mystery
Bridge Pool
Arctic Tern
Radish's Telegraph
New Pool
Minihaha
The Bubble
Black Ban
Wilson's Run
Simon's Island
The Pot
Colonel's Pool
Netpool
Falcon's Run
Obvious Place
The Klap
Phalarope