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Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi)

Sea, from shore  Southwest Iceland · 03:47 - 21:25

Reykjanes coast (Sandgerdi) is a coastal fishing spot in Southwest Iceland. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Saithe, Three-spined Stickleback and Atlantic Salmon.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Saithe Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
13°
Best day
Thu
80%
12°
Fri
80%
12°
Sat
78%
9°
Sun
80%
9°
Mon
83%
11°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
14°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
95.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:02–05:02 Day 05:02–20:10 Dusk 20:10–22:10

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 03:57–05:57 Major period 15:57–17:57 Minor period 20:17–21:47 Minor period 12:08–13:38

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

11:00
12°
12:00
12°
13:00
12°
14:00
12°
15:00
12°
16:00
11°
17:00
12°
18:00
11°
19:00
11°
20:00
11°
21:00
11°
22:00
10°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Saithe
Pollachius virens
85%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Three-spined Stickleback
Gasterosteus aculeatus
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
59%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
57%
Peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
35%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
34%
Active through the day, off season.
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About the fishing here

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

Saithe fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for saithe, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for saithe at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and glow for saithe.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for saithe: Pirk and soft baits, often worked fast.
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)

Map

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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Saithe, Three-spined Stickleback, Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Wolffish, Sea Trout, 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)?

Saithe fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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

Right now Saithe is the most likely catch, at about 42%.