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Blöndulón

Lake fishing  Iceland · 02:19 - 00:23

Blöndulón is a lake in Iceland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Slow 22% The bite right now
Top bet: Three-spined Stickleback Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
65%
9°
Tue
77%
10°
Wed
100%
9°
Best day
Thu
100%
8°
Fri
100%
6°
Sat
100%
10°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
11°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
992 hPa → stable
Clouds
93.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:34–03:34 Day 03:34–23:08 Dusk 23:08–01:08

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:11–01:11 Major period 11:11–13:11

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

19:00
11°
20:00
11°
21:00
11°
22:00
10°
23:00
10°
00:00
9°
01:00
8°
02:00
8°
03:00
7°
04:00
7°
05:00
7°
06:00
7°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Blöndulón is a lake in Iceland.

Popular catches here include Three-spined Stickleback and Arctic Char.

Three-spined Stickleback fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Lure Trolling for arctic char: Deep and cold.
Timing Three-spined stickleback is slow at night. The best bite comes at the day.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

At 57 km2, Blöndulón is one of Iceland's largest lakes. It was created in 1984-1991 as a reservoir for the Blönduvirkjun power plant, and has a depth of 39 m. It is situated near the Kjölur highland road in the Highlands of Iceland. The hot springs of Hveravellir are situated some 25 km to the south.

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More waters nearby

Blanda Iceland · 5.4 km away Hvítárvatn Iceland · 65.8 km away Húnaflói Iceland · 85.0 km away Þórisvatn Iceland · 107.0 km away Hvítá Iceland · 107.7 km away Ljósavatn Iceland · 108.1 km away Thvera (Borgarfjordur) West Iceland · 109.1 km away Skorradalsvatn Iceland · 114.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Blöndulón?

Popular catches here include Three-spined Stickleback and Arctic Char.

Do you need a fishing license at Blöndulón?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Blöndulón?

Three-spined Stickleback fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Blöndulón right now?

Right now Three-spined Stickleback is the most likely catch, at about 51%.