Nestled between Sveifluháls and Vatnshlíðar, Kleifarvatn graces the Reykjanes Peninsula, approximately 34 km from Reykjavík. Easily accessible via Krísuvíkuleið, the lake runs parallel to the main highway.
Kleifarvatn, one of Iceland's largest lakes at around 8 km², stands 136 meters above sea level. Its maximum depth reaches about 90 meters near Syðri Stapi, with an average depth of approximately 29 meters. Stangaveiðifélag Hafnarfjarðar manages the fishing rights in the lake. Renowned for its large fish population, underwater surveys have revealed abundant and diverse fish species. The Stangaveiðifélag Hafnarfjarðar initiated a restocking program in 2006, releasing around 10,000-year-old char fry into the lake. Ongoing stocking efforts and trail improvements have been undertaken around the lake.
Day licenses can be purchased to explore the rich fishing grounds of Kleifarvatn.
Anglers are free to fish throughout the entire lake.
There is no designated accommodation by the lake, but various facilities can be found in the vicinity.
Kleifarvatn is home to both trout and char.
Legal bait includes flies, worms, and spinners.
Fishing is generally consistent throughout the day.
Fishing oversight is managed by Stangaveiðifélag Hafnarfjarðar.
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