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Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi)

Sea, from shore  Southwest Iceland · 02:01 - 23:04

Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi) on the coast in Southwest Iceland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
12°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1002 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
93.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 01:16–03:16 Dusk 21:49–23:49

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

Next hours

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9°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Atlantic Wolffish
Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
43%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
19%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Three-spined Stickleback
Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
11%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Saithe
Saithe
Pollachius virens
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, off season.
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Haddock
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 12 degrees, off season.
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About the fishing here

Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi) is a coastal fishing spot in Southwest Iceland. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Wolffish, Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Three-spined Stickleback, Saithe and Atlantic Cod.

Atlantic Wolffish 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

Timing This is a prime window for atlantic wolffish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for sea trout: Coastal spoons.
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)

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More waters nearby

Lake Thingvallavatn Southwest Iceland · 80.3 km away Thvera (Borgarfjordur) West Iceland · 86.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi)?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Wolffish, Sea Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Three-spined Stickleback, Saithe, Atlantic Cod and Haddock.

Do you need a fishing license at Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi)?

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 Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi)?

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

What is biting at Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi) right now?

Right now Atlantic Wolffish is the most likely catch, at about 43%.