FLY FISHING – ICELAND, TUNGUFLJOT

Fly fishing for salmon on Tungufljot river in Iceland. Fishmaster will arrange unhosted salmon fly fishing trips to the Tungufljot river for 3-4 persons groups. The Tungufljot is one of the most beautiful rivers located in southern Iceland 100 km South-East from Reykjavik.

TUNGUFLJOT

The Tungufljot is one of the most attractive salmon rivers in Iceland. It‘s a large/medium size river that originates in the southern highlands and joins the mighty Hvíta. It winds it‘s way down to the lowlands through spectacular canyons and opens up on the lower pools, with breathtaking scenery wherever you look. The salmon makes it‘s way up through the vast Hvita/Ölfusa river system, the largest river system in Iceland, before reaching Tungufljot – far inland.

The natural surroundings are spectacular, the river itself is a dramatic combination of gravel-flats and waterfalls and gorges, ensuring the variety of pools fished are great. You will find calm pools as well as fast flowing ones. Access is very good and most pools are accessible by regular sedans or smaller 4×4 vehicles. Tungufljot catch for the last years is 100-200 salmon per season.

FLY FISHING

The fishing beat on Tungufljot river is about 3 km long and below the Faxi falls 3-4 rods fish the West and East banks. The famous Faxi falls pool is included. We can arrange a rotation fly fishing where beats will be rotated between anglers. Daily fishing hours in Late August and in September are from 7.00 until 13.00 and again from 15.00 to 21.00. The fishing season is from June 24th until the 30th September. All salmon must be released.

FLIES

Good flies for the Tungufljot river are for example Blue & Black, Black Sheep, Silver Sheep, Frances, Snaelda, Blue Charm, Allys Shrimp, Sunray Shadow and Willie Gunn.

FLY FISHING TACKLE

For fly fishing for salmon on the Tungufljot we recommend 12-14′ double handed rods for lines 8-10 and suitable fly reels with good quality brakes. You can also fish with 9-10 ‘ feet single handed fly rod for lines 7-8. Sink tip or intermediate shooting heads are most used fly lines. It is mandatory to have your fishing gear disinfected on arrival at Keflavík international airport.

ACCOMODATION

At the Tungufljot we have 2 self catering cottages close the fishing beat, 1-2 persons per bedroom, shower, toilet, well-equipped kitchen and a comfortable livingroom. Guests will cook the meals in accomodation but meals are not included in package price.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Unhosted Fishmaster fishing trips. Guests will take an interational flight to Reykjavik, Keflavik airport and continue with a rental car to the Tungufljot river. It’s about 2 hours driving from Keflavik airport to the Tungufljot.

• Dates: Ask for open dates, best season is 20.8.-30.9.
• Price: Ask for offer
• Trip length: 4 fishing days/5 nights or 6 fishing days/7 nights
• Group size: 3-4 persons
• Fly Fishing trip includes: Self catering accomodation, Fishing licenses, Fly fishing
• Fly Fishing trip excludes: Flights to Reykjavik, Disinfection (30-40 eur/person), Meals, Rental car, Guiding
• Species: Salmon, Arctic Char
• Season: June 24th to September 30th