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Faxaflói

Sea, from shore  Iceland · 01:57 - 23:11

Faxaflói on the coast in Iceland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 91% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Wolffish Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
10°
Best day
Tue
93%
11°
Wed
100%
10°
Thu
99%
9°
Fri
93%
9°
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
12°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
992 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:12–03:12 Dusk 21:56–23:56

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:24–00:24 Major period 10:24–12:24

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

17:00
11°
18:00
11°
19:00
10°
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10°
21:00
10°
22:00
10°
23:00
10°
00:00
10°
01:00
10°
02:00
10°
03:00
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04:00
10°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
91%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
43%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Faxaflói is a coastal fishing spot in Iceland. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Wolffish, Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon and Three-spined Stickleback.

Atlantic Wolffish 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for atlantic wolffish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for sea trout: Coastal spoons.
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

Faxaflói, sometimes Faxa Bay, Faxe Bay or Faxi Bay, is a bay in southwest Iceland, between the peninsulas of Snæfellsnes and Reykjanes.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Faxaflói?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Wolffish, Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon and Three-spined Stickleback.

Do you need a fishing license at Faxaflói?

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 Faxaflói?

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

What is biting at Faxaflói right now?

Right now Atlantic Wolffish is the most likely catch, at about 70%.