Holaa river

Holaa river is one of the most popular day tours fishing locations in southern Iceland, it is located only approx. 45 min from Reykjavik, which makes it very convenient. Holaa river is a productive river where you fish for trout and arctic char.

The nature around Holaa river is very interesting, there are many hot water that comes up from the grounds, and in some places local people use the heat to bake bread in the grounds. All this warm water ends up in Holaa river and warms it up - which makes the conditions for the fish better.

Holaa river is located close to Laugarvatn village. There are many interesting things to see and do nearby.

Location

Self service

Region

South Iceland

Distance from Reykjavík

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Further details

Season

From 1. April to 1. October

Rods

8×

Recommended flies

Nymphs, bead head flies, in all natural colours, small is the secret, 14-16, also dry flies can be good, Early spring streamers,

Recommended tackles

Single handed rods. 9-10 foot, weight 4-7, floating line

Fishing time

day-time

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Weather

16. Feb - 7 AM -7 °C Overcast 4 m/s NNE

16. Feb - 8 AM -5 °C Overcast 6 m/s NE

16. Feb - 9 AM -4 °C Overcast 7 m/s NE

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18. Feb - 9 PM -7 °C Clear sky 5 m/s N

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26. Feb - 12 AM -1 °C Cloudy 2 m/s SE

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