West Rangá River, Gutlfoss Beat.
The Gutlfoss beat is a scenic and historically significant stretch of the West Rangá River in South Iceland. This section features a variety of fishing pools located within short walking distance of each other, offering anglers a diverse and engaging fishing experience in beautiful natural surroundings.
West Rangá is one of the most productive salmon rivers in Iceland, with an average annual catch of over 6,300 salmon in recent years. The river is also known for its large brown trout, making it an attractive option for anglers of all experience levels
Fishing area description
The fishing area spans just over 2 kilometers, running from Mælabreiða pool (just above Árbæjarfoss waterfall) upstream to Grákollustaðir pool.
This stretch of river is highly diverse, offering both deep and shallow runs, rapids and a water fall. The beat includes eight marked fishing pools, each with its own unique character.
Gutlfoss beat is perfect for those who seek to fish for both trophy size brown trout and atlantic salmon.
Information
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- Region: South Iceland
- Distance from Reykjavik: 100 km
- How to get there:
View driving directions from Reykjavík - Season:
From 1. August to 6. October - Rods: 2x
- Fishing time:
Maximum of 12 hours a day, 6 hours in the morning and 6 hours in the afternoon/evening. - Recommended flies:
All kind of streamers with white ,black, yellow, orange colors. Salmon: red and black frances, sunray shadow and all small flies. - Recommended tackles:
Single hand rod, 9-10 foot and double handed rods 12-14 foot
