Salmon fishing slows across Iceland, but key rivers remain productive

Salmon fishing across Iceland saw a general slowdown last week, though several rivers continued to produce impressive catches. The East Rangá River emerged as the season's top performer, nearing 2,412 salmon, with the West Rangá River not far behind at 2,339. Þverá/Kjarrá also reported a strong season total of 2,108 salmon.

Despite the overall cooling of the fishing season, some rivers like Selá and Jökla recorded their best weeks, each landing 129 salmon. Laxá in Aðaldal also had a good week, with 128 salmon caught. The Elliðaár river system, known for its accessibility, yielded 40 salmon, with a notable mention of young anglers participating in events organized by SVFR.

The article provides a detailed comparison of fishing statistics, showing last week's catches against the same period in the previous year. This data highlights the fluctuations and trends in salmon populations and fishing success across different regions of Iceland. The Rangárnar river system, in particular, is noted for its surprising performance this summer, especially the East Rangá, which had a slow start but became Iceland's best-producing river.

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