Kjarra

River Kjarra , is one of the top salmon rivers in Iceland, endless space for only 7 rods on the whole river.  Pool after pool all for your self in the wildest nature you can imagine.  Here is all about floating lines , smaller flies and riffling hitches with the finest leaders and delicate tackle.

Season is from 5th June until 20th September. Early in the season smaller 12 foot double handed rods might come in handy but later in the summer a single handed rod is the optimal.   The river boasts some of the highest catches of any Icelandic river. The average catch is around 2000 salmon annually with the best year exceeding 4000 salmon landed.

The prime season runs from the last week of June well into September  and in recent years the best weeks on the Þverá/Kjarrá have produced over 600 salmon between the two lodges. During the prime period on the river an angler can expect to land between two to six salmon to his rod per day.

The Kjarra itself is 45 km long and is fished with just seven rods on seven private beats that rotate every fishing shift. There are 92 named pools, offering great variety to the angler.

The fishing is organised on a three- or six-day basis, commencing mid-afternoon on the first day and ending at noon on the last day of fishing. The river is fly only and catch-and-release, but anglers can take one grilse per rod per day.

The first spring salmon return to the river of their birth at the end of May. As spring turns to summer the runs of salmon steadily increase until they reach their peak in July. Fishing remains consistent well into August, with fresh runs of salmon still arriving, though in smaller numbers. The season comes to an end in early September with the onset of autumn.

The lodge features an attractive lounge and dining room, eight twin-bedded rooms, all with private bathrooms and shower. The lodge has central heating, a drying- room and, storage areas for your fishing gear and equipment , sauna and Jacuzzi , all this in the middle of nowhere!

At Kjarra lodge, anglers enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by a renowned team of award-winning chefs from some of the best restaurants in Reykjavik, as well as a continental breakfast in the morning and a two course lunch. The guests are provided with the best there is in Icelandic cuisine and a distinguished selection of wines from around the world. All the meals are prepared using only the freshest ingredients.

The Kjarra lodge, Vighóll, is set in a dramatic highland scenery featuring a large terrace with great views of the river and its surrounding.  

Tackle 

Single handed rod line wt. 6-8.  Double handed rod early in the season, 12-13 foot. All floating lines.

Best flies

Sunray Shadow, Collie dog, Green Butt, White Wing, Blue Charm, Snælda, Frances black, Frances Red, Blue Charm, Haugur, Krafla, Hitch flies and tubes. Sizes 8-10-12-14-16.