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Hvítá

River fishing  Iceland · 02:49 - 23:59

Hvítá is a river in Iceland. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 33% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
12°
Best day
Sun
100%
12°
Mon
100%
11°
Tue
92%
9°
Wed
100%
8°
Thu
100%
12°

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.)
10°C
Air temp
6°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1005 hPa → stable
Clouds
95.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 02:04–04:04 Dusk 22:44–00:44

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:37–23:37 Major period 09:37–11:37 Minor period 20:09–21:39 Minor period 23:36–01:06

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 (1 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Hvítá is a river in Iceland.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon.

Atlantic Salmon 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

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and firetiger for atlantic salmon.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
Timing Atlantic salmon is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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 Hvítá?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Hvítá?

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 Hvítá?

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

What is biting at Hvítá right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 100%.