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Gufufjörður

Sea, from shore  Iceland · 02:19 - 00:46

Gufufjörður is a coastal fishing spot in Iceland. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Wolffish, Sea Trout and Atlantic Salmon.

Prime 89% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Wolffish Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
11°
Best day
Thu
100%
Fri
100%
11°
Sat
100%
12°
Sun
100%
10°
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.)
11°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1005 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
66.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:34–03:34 Dusk 23:31–01:31

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 01:01–03:01 Major period 13:01–15:01

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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Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
89%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
34%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Gufufjörður?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Gufufjörður?

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 Gufufjörður?

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

What is biting at Gufufjörður right now?

Right now Atlantic Wolffish is the most likely catch, at about 79%.