Galtalækur

Galtalaekur river is a tributary of West Ranga river located approx. 100 km from Reykjavik. Galtalaekur river is gin clear trout stream, sensitive and produces some of Iceland biggest trout, up to 12 pounds. Galtalaekur is a catch and release river with only 2 rods, the stream runs 3 km and has 20 beautiful pools. It is a perfect fishing location for day tours from Reykjavik.

Galtalaekur is a great river to fish with small, nymphs or dry flies.

Location

Self service

Region

South Iceland

Distance from Reykjavík

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Further details

Season

From 1. April to 30. September

Rods

2×

Recommended flies

small nymhs in natural colours size 10-16 and dry flies in natural colours

Recommended tackles

Single hand 9 foot 5 weight floating line

Fishing time

7-13 and 15-22

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Weather

13. Jan - 1 PM -5 °C Overcast 9 m/s NE

13. Jan - 2 PM -4 °C Overcast 11 m/s NE

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15. Jan - 3 AM -1 °C Partly cloudy 7 m/s N

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15. Jan - 1 PM -3 °C Partly cloudy 5 m/s N

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16. Jan - 9 AM -3 °C Snow showers 3 m/s E

16. Jan - 12 PM -1 °C Light snow 3 m/s ESE

16. Jan - 3 PM 1 °C Sleet 4 m/s SSW

16. Jan - 6 PM 1 °C Light sleet 4 m/s WSW

16. Jan - 9 PM -1 °C Snow showers 3 m/s SW

17. Jan - 12 AM -3 °C Cloudy 2 m/s SSW

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18. Jan - 12 AM -4 °C Overcast 2 m/s ESE

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18. Jan - 3 PM -5 °C Partly cloudy 1 m/s SSE

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18. Jan - 9 PM -2 °C Overcast 3 m/s ESE

19. Jan - 12 AM 2 °C Sleet 5 m/s SE

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20. Jan - 12 AM 6 °C Rain 4 m/s SW

20. Jan - 6 AM 5 °C Light rain 5 m/s SSW

20. Jan - 12 PM 3 °C Light rain 7 m/s SW

20. Jan - 6 PM 2 °C Light snow 7 m/s SW

21. Jan - 12 AM 2 °C Cloudy 8 m/s WSW

21. Jan - 6 AM 3 °C Overcast 5 m/s WSW

21. Jan - 12 PM 2 °C Light sleet 3 m/s SW

21. Jan - 6 PM 2 °C Light sleet 2 m/s S

22. Jan - 12 AM 3 °C Overcast 3 m/s SSE

22. Jan - 6 AM 4 °C Rain 5 m/s SSE

22. Jan - 12 PM 5 °C Rain 6 m/s SSE

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23. Jan - 12 AM 4 °C Rain 4 m/s WSW

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