West Ranga Brown Trout
Upper part of West Ranga is known for super big Brownies. Trout Beat is about 30km + double banks with mix of flat pools, pockets and fast water pools. This is one of the few places in Iceland where you can catch 10 pounder Brown trout. In the Autumn is a big change to catch Salmon as well
- Brown Trout Season: April 1st – Okt 20th
The West Ranga Lodge
Anglers have option to stay full service at West Ranga lodge or rent self-catering cottage standing close to the riverbank.
Information
- Self service
- Region: south Iceland
- Distance from Reykjavik: 250 km
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How to get there:
View driving directions from Reykjavík -
Season:
From 1. April to 20. October - Rods: 8x
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Fishing map:
Click for a map of the best fishing spots -
Fishing time:
12 hours a day, 6 hours in the morning and 6 in the afternoon / evening. -
Recommended flies:
Sea-trout: All kind of streamers with pink, black, yellow ,orange colors. Salmon: Red and black frances, sunray shadow and all small flies. -
Recommended tackles:
Single hand rod, 9-10 foot, floating line 5-7 weight.
