El río Havannadalsá parte del mismo sistema hídrico que el Langadalsá, y mantiene un nivel de agua adecuado y constante a lo largo de toda la temporada, discurriendo paralelos a los largo de su último kilómetro. Los salmones del Hvannadalsá son sobre todo peces muy combativos. Además de los salmones, se aconseja pescar en la desembocadura del río en caso de mareas altas dado que hay una buena población de reos de buen tamaño en dichas ocasiones.
Hay tres licencias diarias de pesca en el río, que se venden conjuntamente con una cabaña de pesca situada en alto sobre una de las orillas del río. Se trata de un lodge confortable y acogedor de dos habitaciones dobles. Un lugar ideal para pasar una semana de vacaciones familiares.
Una buena opción es combinar este río con alguno de los cercanos ríos salmoneros como el Langadalsá, o con alguno de los espectaculares ríos trucheros de las cercanías como el Bjarnafjardará. Todos estos ríos están localizados en un radio de 40 Km.
Numero de salmones capturados en el río Hvannadalsa:
327 salmon in 2008
212 salmon in 2009
465 salmon in 2010
En los últimos años la pesca en este río ha sufrido un fuerte declive, siendo tan solo 58 los salmones capturados en la temporada 2016.
Descripción de los 27 pozos marcados en el Hvannadalsá (solo inglés):
1. Stekkjarfoss waterfall. which is to big for salmon to run through, There is a path that leads right to the waterfall but it‘s only for 4X4 cars. Many of the biggest salmon have been caught there especially late in the summertime. You can fish on both sides.
2. Stekkjarfljót. Next pool leads to the Stekkjarfoss waterfall, has strong current. It‘s easy to see from the banks where the salmon lies.
3. Pallklettar. Right next to Laugarengi which is a natural heat source that steams from the cliff. There are couple of big rocks there where the salmon usually lies.
4. Steinbogastrengur, a beautiful pool, very good late in the summer when the salmon runs up the river.
5. Hellisfoss efri waterfall is in the gorge down the river from Steinbogastrengur. There are really two pools but only for experienced anglers and climbers. The fish spooks very easily and it is hard to get to the best spot to cast.
6. Hellisfoss. Another waterfall one of the most beautiful spots in the river. The fishing expectancy is good there but it‘s hard to get to the right spot cast and land the fish. In August there is always fish in Hellisfoss.
7. Hellisfljót. Where the river runs from Hellisfoss is a strong current that usually has lot‘s of fish. The salmon usually lies under the platform in the waterfall and follows the current from there right along side the walls of the gorge.
8. Réttarfljót. When coming further down the river it runs from the gorge and by a open grassfield. The pool is very short and has big currents with big rocks on the riverfloor. That makes it very easy for the salmon to hide among the rocks. The salmon always stops there in the runs. This is a very sensitive pool so anglers MUST tip-toe around the banks and watch out if they cast a shadow. Réttarfljót and Hellisfoss have been the best pools last summers.
9. Strengur. Going further down there are some cliffs on both sides there was a hanging bridge there a long time ago but now we can only see what is left which are some carrier poles. A good way to recognize the pool.
10. Kvörnin (Ármótafoss waterfall). Below there Hvannadalsa and Lagadalsá meet. By the banks in the top of the waterfall there are two platforms where salmon sometimes lies. Both salmon that are going up in Lágadalsá and Hvannadalsá. Most of them go up in Hvannadalsa because of low waterlevels in Lágadalsa. If the fish takes the fly it‘s impossible to land it there, you have to follow it down the rapids and get to the banks there right by Imbufoss waterfall.
11. Imbufoss waterfall. This is the place that is most find to have the best scenery. It‘s simply magnificent. It lies in a small gorge below where Hvannadalsa and Lagadalsa meet. Many big salmon have been caught there and it‘s easy to spot them. But if they spot the angler they run into the waterfall and chances to catch them get slim. It is very important to creep up to the banks and be very quiet so the fish doesn‘t spook.
12. Imbufljót. One of the best flypools in the river. There the sun shines easily on you so watch out that you don‘t cast a shadow. Best place to cast is above a big rock in the middle of the river where the fish lies and let the fly go down stream and past the rock. Many salmon are caught there.
13. Brúarfoss waterfall. This is a pool that is usually underestimated and anglers often just walk by. The fish usually lies where the waterfall splashes down in the middle of the waterfall or to the sides. This is a spot where it‘s best to vade in the river by the banks and get close to the waterfall.
14. Rauðbergsfoss waterfall. This is a small waterfall just above the bridge. It‘s not uncommon to get a salmon there. In 94 there was a angler that stood on the bridge and cast right in the waterfall, as soon as the fly hits the water he got a 9 pound male on the line.
15. Rauðbergsfljót. Down the waterfall undre the bridge is a great spot to cast the line The salmon easily hides under the bridge so if it‘s not visible it‘s still good to cast and see if there are some hiding under there.
6. Klapparfoss waterfall. Down Rauðbergsfljót is a small waterfall. A beautiful place where there is easy to cast all the way over to the other bank. The salmon sometimes stops there after having jumped the waterfall. It‘s not recommended to just pass there through.
17. Djúpifoss (Árdalsfoss waterfall). Below Klapparfoss is one of the best pools. The waterfall is wide but low and has cliff walls on either side. No matter what time of the season it always has very visible salmon. Usually one of the first pools anglers go to. There is a big rock in the middle of the river where the salmon usually lies in July. The salmon moves alot because the angler is as visible to the fish but when it goes into hiding, preferably in the waterfall it usually comes back in a short while. This is a very fun pool and is highly recommended.
18. Árdalsfljót. This is the best flyfishing pool in the river and most fish have been caught there. The salmon is not very visible and doesn‘t show it‘s self unless while jumping. Its best to stand on the little island in the middle of the river and cast in the stream. Middle of August it‘s not uncommon to see salmon jumping all over Árdalsfljót.
19. Langholtsfljót (Langafljót). Beautiful flypool. It starts in a stream where Árdalsfljót and Langafljót meet. The water is quite shallow by the banks but rapidly get‘s deep. It‘s not recommended to vade over before casting the whole pool. There are couple of big rocks, some are underwater where salmon lies and also it lies by the banks. They spook easily so it‘s important to be careful.
20. Horn. This is a very beautiful flypool down by a gravelbank before the river takes a big U-turn and then disperses in many directions. This pools changes with the years and has become deeper so it looks good for anglers. This pool tests the anglers imagination and experience to read the current.
21. Neðra Horn. Far down in the U-turn below Horn is Neðra Horn. This pool also tests anglers like the Horn pool.
22. Mógötubakkar (Eyjahyljir). Below Neðra Horn after the river has taken the U-turn there are many little but deep pools. Great for trout but salmon sometimes stops there while running. There it‘s very important to be careful and do not walk out on the banks. Many think this is the most beautiful spot in the river
23. Móhella .This pool is easily recognized by a big white rock or a plate on the bottom of the river. It starts in a stream above and ends in a deep hole that salmon uses as advantage by diving down while anglers are trying to land them.
24. Hornvík. Below Móhella is a short but rather deep pool. It‘s hard to do a description there because the river changes every year there.
25. Brúarfljót. Below Eyjabrekka. Has many small pools where salmon and trout lies in hiding by and under the grass banks.
26. Langafljót. Below Brúarfljót. Very short pool but very deep by the banks, fish often lies there.
27. Neðstafljót. A very good trout and sea char pool. This is the lowest pool in the river. It‘s best to fish there when it‘s high tide.
Ubicación: Westfjords (350 km de Reykjavik)
Temporada de pesca: June 20th to September 20th
Temporada alta: July 10th to August 20th
Temporada de pesca: June 20th to September 20th
Temporada alta: July 10th to August 20th
Cañas permitidas: 3
Capturas anuales medias:
Tamaño medio de los salmones: 9 lbs.
Horario de pesca:
– June 12th to August 20th, 07:00-13:00 y 16:00-22:00
– August 20th to August 31st 07:00-13:00 y 15:00-21:00
Guía: Puede contratarse adicionalmente a petición del cliente.
Alojamiento: Tipo self-catering con 4 habitaciones dobles.
– June 12th to August 20th, 07:00-13:00 y 16:00-22:00
– August 20th to August 31st 07:00-13:00 y 15:00-21:00
Guía: Puede contratarse adicionalmente a petición del cliente.
Alojamiento: Tipo self-catering con 4 habitaciones dobles.
Cebos permitidos: Pesca con lombriz y mosca
Capturas permitidas: No hay cupo de capturas. Salmones mayores de 70 cm deben ser devueltos al agua.
Equipo recomendado: Cañas de una mano de 9-10”, para líneas 7-9 y uso de líneas flotantes.
Equipo recomendado: Cañas de una mano de 9-10”, para líneas 7-9 y uso de líneas flotantes.
Mejores moscas:
Black & Red Frances (tamaño12-18, micro cones y tubos ¼” – 1″)
Blue Charm (tamaño 14 – 18)
Green Butt (tamaño12-18, micro cones y tubos ¼” – 1″)
Black & Blue (tamaño 12 – 16)
SunRay Shadow ( 1″ – 2 “)
Hitch tubes
Blue Charm (tamaño 14 – 18)
Green Butt (tamaño12-18, micro cones y tubos ¼” – 1″)
Black & Blue (tamaño 12 – 16)
SunRay Shadow ( 1″ – 2 “)
Hitch tubes
Mapa: Hvannadalsá Map 1 ; Hvannadalsá Map 2
Location
La cabaña está ubicada en Langidalur, a unos 50 km de Hólmavik. Se trata de una cabaña tipo self-catering perfectamente equipada, y renovada recientemente, Tiene 4 habitaciones dobles, cocina y salón-comedor. En el exterior hay una terraza con preciosas vistas, barbacoa y jacuzzi.
En el lodge hay rellenos nórdicos y de almohadas, pero sin fundas. Los pescadores deben traer su propia ropa de cama o saco de dormir y toallas y jabones. Por un coste adicional puede suministrarse ropa de cama y toallas.
El lodge debe dejarse limpio y ordenado a la salida de los pescadores, y deben tirar la basura en los contenedores en el exterior de la cabaña. Por un coste adicional puede contratarse la limpieza del lodge al terminar las jornadas de pesca.
Los pescadores pueden entrar en la cabaña una hora antes de comenzar su primer turno de pesca y deben dejarla libre y limpia una hora después del último turno de pesca.
Instrucciones: The cabin is located in Langidalur 50 km from Hólmavík. When driving from Hólmavík you should take route nr 61 and follow the roadsign that points to Ísafjörður. Drive through Steingrímsfjarðarheiði until you reach a roadsign on the right hand that says veganúmer 635 (route 635). Go past that sign and a couple of meters ahead on the left hand there is a road-information-stop (small area to park the car, it has benches and an informationsign). The next turn is the dirt road that leads to Langidalur. You follow the dirt road into the valley past a couple of summerhouses or other lodges which are on the left hand side. 4 km later the Langadalsá-river-lodge is on your right hand side. But to get to the Hvannadalsá-river-cabin you drive past Langadalsá-river-cabin and follow the road 2 km. Then you should arrive at Hvannadalsá-river-cabin on the left. The lodge is white. You don’t have to go over the Langadalsá-river bridge to get to the cabin.
