The Midfjardara River.
Undiscovered and Unspoilt Salmon River
The Midfjardara river winds its way through spectacular, unspoilt scenery. This is a part of Iceland that is really very remote (even by our standards!) and there is no farming in the river valley. In 2017 three new ladders were built on this river as part of the conservation process, creating a further 9km of fly fishing which is spread over two beats and many pools.
River information
40 pools
2 rods
9km fishable river length
Location: North East Iceland
2022 catch: 227
Staying by the Midfjardara
Historical Season Catch
227
2022
107
2021
205
2020
238
2019
178
2018
Fishing Rules
- 100% Catch and Release.
- Maximum fishing time is four hours per session or eight hours per rod per day.
- The maximum catch is four fish per rod per session or eight fish per rod per day.
- All rods are to be guided at all times.
- No weighted flies or sinking lines.
- Floating lines only.
- Maximum 2 fish per pool per session.
- No hooks larger than size 10.
- No fishing above the second ladder.
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 Midfjardaa Lodge, constructed by Six Rivers.
Fishing Lodge
Ladder
Stapafoss
Stapafosshylur
Stapastrengir
405
Rauðgilsflúð
403
Gilsendi
Stórulækjarhylur
Skeggi
310
Kvörn
308
Skál
Holubjargarhylur
305
Sniðfoss
303
Bæjarfoss
Hvammshylur
300
Brúarfoss
Fálkafoss
Varphylur
Skrúður
Bjarghylur
Klapparfoss
Efri-Ármótahylur
Neðri-Ármótahylur
Draugafoss
Steinbogahylur
Litli pollur
Háabakkahylur
Hölkni
Þurrkeyrarhylur
Húsahylur
Netahylur
Stöpull
Svartabakkahylur
Brúarhylur
Réttarhylur
Óshylur
Lodge
Bridge
Pool
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Fish ladder
Trails
Main Road
Midfjardara River
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