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Hvítárvatn

Lake fishing  Iceland · 02:40 - 00:04

Hvítárvatn is a lake in Iceland. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Slow 19% The bite right now
Top bet: Three-spined Stickleback Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
10°
Tue
77%
8°
Wed
100%
8°
Best day
Thu
100%
6°
Fri
100%
8°
Sat
100%
8°

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.)
12°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
992 hPa → stable
Clouds
34.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:55–03:55 Day 03:55–22:49 Dusk 22:49–00:49

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:12–01:12 Major period 11:12–13:12

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

20:00
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9°
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9°
02:00
8°
03:00
8°
04:00
8°
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8°
06:00
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8°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Hvítárvatn is a lake in Iceland.

Popular catches here include Three-spined Stickleback and Arctic Char.

Three-spined Stickleback fishing is usually best around May-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

Lure Trolling for arctic char: Deep and cold.
Timing Three-spined stickleback is slow at night. The best bite comes at the day.
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

Hvítárvatn is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland and the source of the glacial river Hvítá, Árnessýsla. It is located 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Gullfoss waterfall. Its surface is about 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) and its greatest depth is 84 metres (276 ft). It lies at an elevation of 420 metres (1,380 ft).

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More waters nearby

Hvítá Iceland · 44.5 km away Þórisvatn Iceland · 59.0 km away Laugarvatn Iceland · 59.7 km away Apavatn Iceland · 61.1 km away Krókslón Iceland · 61.1 km away Blöndulón Iceland · 65.8 km away Hvalvatn Iceland · 67.7 km away Blanda Iceland · 69.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hvítárvatn?

Popular catches here include Three-spined Stickleback and Arctic Char.

Do you need a fishing license at Hvítárvatn?

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 Hvítárvatn?

Three-spined Stickleback fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Hvítárvatn right now?

Right now Three-spined Stickleback is the most likely catch, at about 50%.