Svínavatn í Húnaþingi

Location and Fishing Hours

• Coordinates: 65° 32.415'N, 20° 10.595'W
• Daily Fishing Hours: Allowed from 07:00 to 24:00
• Fishing Season: June 1st to August 31st.

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Svínavatn - A Tranquil Oasis in Húnavatnshreppur

Svínavatn is located in Húnavatnshreppur in A-Húnavatnssýsla, near Blönduós.

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Getting There from Reykjavík and Nearby Settlements

Approximately 240 km from Reykjavík, taking route 1 and then 724, followed by a 9 km drive to the lake.

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About the Lake

• Size: 12 km²
• Elevation: 130 meters above sea level
• Maximum Depth: Approximately 30 meters

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Day Licenses: Your Ticket to a Fishing Adventure

Individual day licenses can be purchased for Svínavatn.

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Fishing Area

The fishing area covers the lands of Stóra-Búrfell and Reykja in Húnavatnshreppur, as shown on the attached map. Fishing cardholders can fish without prior notification but need to have the Fishing Card on hand when the fishing warden visits. Note that paths can be sensitive in wet conditions. Access is through a blue gate, driving through a field down to the lake when fishing in the land of Stóra-Búrfell.

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Accommodation

Accommodations can be obtained at Hótel Húnavöllum with well-prepared rooms including breakfast or camping spots. Contact: 453-5600 and 898-4685, info@hotelhunavellir.is.

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Fish Variety: A Bounty of Arctic Char

The lake is primarily stocked with Arctic char, and substantial catches are possible.

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Bait Options: Fly, Worm, and Spinner

Permitted bait includes fly, worm, and spinner.

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Best Fishing Times: Consistent Throughout the Day

Fishing is relatively consistent throughout the day and the entire fishing season.

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Rules and Regulations

• Anglers are urged to leave no litter behind.
• Off-road driving is strictly prohibited.
• Anglers can fish without prior notification but must have the Fishing Card on hand when the fishing warden visits.

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Fishing Warden

For on-site information, anglers can contact locals: Grím á Reykjum at GSM: 892-4012 and Jón á Stóra-Búrfelli at GSM: 868-3750.

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