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Ölfusá

River fishing  Iceland · 03:05 - 23:50

Ölfusá is a river in Iceland. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Salmon.

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Prime 88% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
10°
Best day
Thu
86%
10°
Fri
100%
11°
Sat
100%
14°
Sun
100%
10°
Mon
100%
14°

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.)
11°C
Air temp
8°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
43.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 02:20–04:20 Dusk 22:35–00:35

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:56–02:56 Major period 12:56–14:56 Minor period 00:20–01:50 Minor period 02:01–03:31

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

01:00
8°
02:00
8°
03:00
8°
04:00
8°
05:00
8°
06:00
9°
07:00
10°
08:00
9°
09:00
10°
10:00
10°
11:00
11°
12:00
11°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
88%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic salmon at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and firetiger for atlantic salmon.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
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

The Ölfusá is a river in Iceland. It begins at the junction between the Hvítá and Sog rivers, just north of the town of Selfoss, and flows for 25 km (16 mi) into the Atlantic Ocean. It is Iceland's largest river by volume with an average discharge of 423 m3/s (14,900 cu ft/s). Its drainage basin is 5,760 km2 (2,220 sq mi). The Ölfusá is home to a large salmon fishing industry. The Flói Nature Reserve is located on its eastern shore near its mouth.

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More waters nearby

Sog Iceland · 14.2 km away Sog Iceland · 14.9 km away Hvítá Iceland · 15.1 km away Kerið Iceland · 15.9 km away Sog Iceland · 18.1 km away Úlfljótsvatn Iceland · 20.1 km away Hestvatn Iceland · 21.3 km away Lake Thingvallavatn Southwest Iceland · 27.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ölfusá?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Ölfusá?

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 Ölfusá?

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

What is biting at Ölfusá right now?

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