Meðalfellsvatn is located in Kjósarhreppur, approximately 50 km from Reykjavík. To reach it, drive into Hvalfjörður just before reaching Hvalfjörður Tunnel. Then, turn right and follow Route 461 towards the lake.
Meðalfellsvatn covers around 2 km² and reaches a depth of approximately 18 meters. The lake's elevation is 46 meters above sea level. It is fed by Sandsá and Flekkudalsá, with Bugsa flowing out into Laxá in Kjós. The lake is home to salmon and trout, with Laxá in Kjós connecting to Bugða and entering the lake.
Day licenses for Meðalfellsvatn can be purchased for fishing throughout the lake. Fishing within 50 meters of river mouths is prohibited.
Accommodation options are available nearby, including services provided by Ferðaþjónustan Hjalli and Eyrarkot.
The lake offers a diverse range of catches, including small trout, some salmon, Arctic char, and sea char. The best time for catching salmon is early summer.
Permitted bait includes flies, worms, and spinners.
The prime fishing season is from mid-June to mid-August, with good fishing continuing into spring.
For detailed information on local laws and regulations, visit Kjós.is.
Veiðiverðir manages fishing oversight for Laxá in Kjós and Bugða at Meðalfellsvatn.