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Djúpadalsá

River fishing  Iceland · 02:06 - 00:34

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

Fair 31% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
12°
Best day
Thu
100%
10°
Fri
100%
Sat
100%
12°
Sun
100%
12°
Mon
100%
14°

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.)
10°C
Air temp
7°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:21–03:21 Dusk 23:19–01:19

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:48–02:48 Major period 12:48–14:48

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

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10°
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13°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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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.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and firetiger for atlantic salmon.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
Timing Atlantic salmon is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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:

About this water

Djúpadalsá river, or Dalsá for short, is a spring creek in the Blönduhlíð district of Skagafjörður, Iceland. It originates in Djúpárdalur valley, which runs deep into the eastern Tröllaskagi mountain range. It is south of Glóðafeykir and south of the river the valley is named after, Akradalur valley, which belongs to Stóru-Akrar. The valley forks at Tungufjall mountain where the Tungufjallsá river flows into the Djúpadalsá from the northeast. The Djúpadalsá river's source is in the Grænuvatn lakes, at around an altitude of 900 meters.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Djúpadalsá?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Djúpadalsá?

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 Djúpadalsá?

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

What is biting at Djúpadalsá right now?

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