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Hestfjörður

Sea, from shore  Iceland · 00:44 - 00:20

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

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Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
11°
Best day
Thu
100%
9°
Fri
100%
7°
Sat
100%
11°
Sun
100%
10°
Mon
100%
11°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
10°C
Air temp
6°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
39.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 23:59–01:59 Day 01:59–23:05 Dusk 23:05–01:05

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:03–02:03 Major period 12:03–14:03

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
6°
02:00
6°
03:00
6°
04:00
6°
05:00
7°
06:00
8°
07:00
9°
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10°
09:00
10°
10:00
11°
11:00
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12:00
11°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
87%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.
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Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
68%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
66%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
50%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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.

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.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, natural and subdued for atlantic salmon.
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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hestfjörður?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Hestfjörður?

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 Hestfjörður?

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

What is biting at Hestfjörður right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 40%.