Húnaflói

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

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 90% The bite right now

Top bet: Atlantic Wolffish Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

100%

9°

Best day

Tue

100%

10°

Wed

99%

10°

Thu

100%

9°

Fri

100%

8°

Sat

94%

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

Partly cloudy

Water temp (est.)

10°C

Air temp

7°C

Wind

8 m/s

Pressure

993 hPa → stable

Clouds

77.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-28 21:59

Best times today

Dawn 01:05–03:05 Dusk 23:46–01:46

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit

Major period 23:16–01:16 Major period 11:16–13:16

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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Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Wolffish

Anarhichas lupus

90%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.

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Sea Trout

Salmo trutta trutta

39%

Water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

32%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Three-spined Stickleback

Gasterosteus aculeatus

21%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.

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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 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

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Húnaflói?

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

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

What is biting at Húnaflói right now?

Right now Atlantic Wolffish is the most likely catch, at about 73%.