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Haffjörður

Sea, from shore  Iceland · 01:50 - 23:16

Haffjörður is a coastal fishing spot in Iceland. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Wolffish and Three-spined Stickleback.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
11°
Best day
Thu
97%
10°
Fri
100%
11°
Sat
100%
11°
Sun
100%
11°
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
11°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
27.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:05–03:05 Day 03:05–22:01 Dusk 22:01–00:01

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:01–02:01 Major period 12:01–14:01

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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10°
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10°
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10°
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10°
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10°
07:00
10°
08:00
11°
09:00
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11°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
74%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
62%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
53%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
45%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Guides for this water

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)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Haffjörður?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Haffjörður?

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 Haffjörður?

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

What is biting at Haffjörður right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 39%.