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Jökulsá á Fjöllum

River fishing  Iceland · 01:41 - 00:33

Jökulsá á Fjöllum 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 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
12°
Best day
Tue
100%
13°
Wed
100%
14°
Thu
94%
11°
Fri
100%
6°
Sat
100%
13°

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
5 m/s
Pressure
992 hPa → stable
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 00:56–02:56 Dusk 23:18–01:18

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:57–00:57 Major period 10:57–12:57

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
12°
21:00
12°
22:00
11°
23:00
10°
00:00
9°
01:00
8°
02:00
8°
03:00
8°
04:00
8°
05:00
8°
06:00
9°
07:00
10°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Jökulsá á Fjöllum 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)

About this water

Jökulsá á Fjöllum is the second longest river in Iceland (206 km). Its source is the Vatnajökull glacier. It flows into the Greenland Sea. Jökulsá á Fjöllum streams over the waterfalls Selfoss, Dettifoss, Hafragilsfoss, and Réttarfoss, the second of which is the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jökulsá á Fjöllum?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Jökulsá á Fjöllum?

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 Jökulsá á Fjöllum?

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

What is biting at Jökulsá á Fjöllum right now?

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