General Information
The Vididalsa river, and its tributary Fitja, run approximately 25 km from the estuary of the Vididalsa up to the beautiful but unpassable Kolufoss waterfall in the dramatic and scenic Kolugljufur canyon. Although smaller and lesser in volume, the salmon can run almost as high up the Fitja or until it reaches the unpassable Bjarnafoss waterfall.
Read more
The average weight of salmon in the Vididalsa is among the highest in Iceland. Every year several salmon of 100 cm or more – 20 pounds and over – are caught. Average catch is approximately 1200 salmon to the eight rods during the season. On average an angler can expect just under two salmon per rod per day with the numbers reaching an average of three to four salmon landed during the prime weeks.
There are over 100 named pools on the Vididalsa that offer anglers a wide variety in fishing, from fast moving runs to slow meadow pools, where the river flows quietly along flourishing fields. Most of the beats are easily accessible, with no trees to hinder casting.
Fishing is permitted for up to 11 hours each day, with fishing hours from 8 am to 1 pm and 4 to 10 pm; from 15th August, the afternoon fishing hours are from 3 to 9 pm. The river is fly only and cach-and-release, even though anglers can take one grilse per rod per day.
FISHING SEASON
Middle of June until the end of September.
PRIME TIME
Early to mid July until mid August.
RODS
Eight rods which rotate on four separate beats.
RECOMMENDED FLIES
Green Brahan, Colburn Special, Collie Dog, Sunray Shadow, Hitch Tubes, Madeline.
RECOMMENDED TACKLE
Single handed and small double handed rods. Floating line is the norm but good to bring sink tip if the water rises.