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Breiðdalsá

River fishing  Iceland · 02:14 - 23:47

Breiðdalsá is a river in Iceland. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Salmon.

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Slow 23% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
10°
Best day
Thu
90%
12°
Fri
100%
10°
Sat
100%
12°
Sun
100%
10°
Mon
100%
9°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
10°C
Air temp
5°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:29–03:29 Dusk 22:32–00:32

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:29–02:29 Major period 12:29–14:29

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

03:00
5°
04:00
5°
05:00
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06:00
8°
07:00
10°
08:00
11°
09:00
12°
10:00
13°
11:00
14°
12:00
14°
13:00
14°
14:00
14°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon.

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
Timing Atlantic salmon is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, natural and subdued for atlantic salmon.
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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Breiðdalsá?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Breiðdalsá?

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 Breiðdalsá?

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Breiðdalsá right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 100%.