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Mývatn

Lake fishing  Iceland · 01:41 - 00:39

Mývatn 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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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Three-spined Stickleback Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
14°
Sun
77%
13°
Mon
68%
12°
Tue
76%
12°
Wed
100%
12°
Best day
Thu
100%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
10°C
Air temp
6°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1002 hPa → stable
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 00:56–02:56 Day 02:56–23:24 Dusk 23:24–01:24

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:24–23:24 Major period 09:24–11:24 Minor period 20:32–22:02 Minor period 22:46–00:16

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 (2 species)

Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
66%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season.
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Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
63%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 10 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Mývatn 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.
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

Mývatn is a shallow lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, near Krafla volcano. It has a high amount of biological activity. The lake and the surrounding wetlands provide a habitat for a number of waterbirds, especially ducks. The lake was created by a large basaltic lava eruption 2300 years ago, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by volcanic landforms, including lava pillars and rootless vents (pseudocraters). The effluent river Laxá is known for its rich fishing for brown trout and Atlantic salmon.

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More waters nearby

Laxa i Adaldal Northeast Iceland · 27.6 km away Ljósavatn Iceland · 31.8 km away Jökulsá á Fjöllum Iceland · 35.3 km away Jökulsá á Fjöllum Iceland · 35.4 km away Jökulsá á Fjöllum Iceland · 37.0 km away Jökulsá á Fjöllum Iceland · 44.1 km away Botnstjörn Iceland · 49.6 km away Víkingavatn Iceland · 56.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mývatn?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Mývatn?

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 Mývatn?

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

What is biting at Mývatn right now?

Right now Three-spined Stickleback is the most likely catch, at about 53%.