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Húnaflói

Sea, from shore  Iceland · 01:40 - 01:10

Húnaflói 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 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
10°
Best day
Sun
100%
8°
Mon
100%
10°
Tue
100%
9°
Wed
100%
10°
Thu
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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
10°C
Air temp
8°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1002 hPa → stable
Clouds
96.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 00:55–02:55 Day 02:55–23:55 Dusk 23:55–01:55

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:39–23:39 Major period 09:39–11:39 Minor period 20:53–22:23 Minor period 22:56–00:26

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

01:00
8°
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8°
04:00
8°
05:00
7°
06:00
7°
07:00
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11:00
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9°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
100%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
76%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
63%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
61%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-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

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic salmon at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and firetiger for atlantic salmon.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
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

Húnaflói is a bay of the Iceland Sea in Northwestern Region and Westfjords, Iceland. It is situated between the village of Strandir on Vestfirðir peninsula to the west and the Skagaströnd of Skagi peninsula to the east. Spanning 188.8 km2 (70 sq mi), it has a maximum width of about 50 km (30 mi) and length of 100 km (60 mi).

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Húnaflói?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Húnaflói?

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 Húnaflói?

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

What is biting at Húnaflói right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 48%.