Urriðavatn
(Lake Trout)
Location
Urriðavatn is close to Egilsstaðir, the largest town in Eastern Iceland
Distance from Reykjavík and the nearest township
Distance from Reykjavik is 664 km and only 5km from Egilsstaðir. Highways 1 and 925 run by the lake.
Practical information
The lake covers an area of 1,1km2 (0.42 miles2) and rises 40m above sea level. The lake is 15 m at deepest point. The creeks Hafralónslækur and Merkilækur are its main tributaries.
Fishing area
No restrictions. The best place for fishing is where the creeks enter the lake.
Accommodation:
Camping is free of charge, however there are no toilets or any other hygiene facilities.
Fishing potential:
In Lake Trout you can only catch char! The average size is about 1 pound.
Daily openings hours
Fishing is allowed from dawn to dusk.
Season
No restrictions.
Bait:
All bait is allowed: fly, worm and lure.
Best time of the year:
The best time is in the spring, when the ice has melted.
Rules
Littering and off-road driving is forbidden. Cardholders must sign up at Vegamót and show both the Veiðikortið and an appropriate ID. Children under 14 are allowed for free, if accompanied by adult cardholder.
Contact / Landlord
Jón Steinar Benjamínsson at Urriðavatn. Tel: (+354) 471-2060