Fishing spot
Merkjalækur
Merkjalækur is a river in Múlaþing, Iceland. The water runs cold from 5 °C in February to 12 °C in August. Arctic char peak from June to September — spinning or trolling.
Fishing Forecast
Today · 06:00
· Night
Very poor 14
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Air
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Wind
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Rain
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Clouds
0%
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Water
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Moon
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Fish activity
Today 4/11
Tomorrow 5/11
Friday 6/11
Saturday 7/11
Sunday 8/11
Monday 9/11
Tuesday 10/11
Fishing score
Fish activity
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1 5Weather
Moon
Forecast by Open-Meteo
Best lures for Merkjalækur
Bring the following lures to this fishing spot for the best results.
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01
Best for 3 species
Spoon
- Arctic char
- Brown trout
- Atlantic salmon
A metal flutter bait for spinning, trolling, and ice.
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02
Best for 3 species
Inline spinner
- Arctic char
- Brown trout
- Atlantic salmon
An inline spinner with a blade that flashes on a straight retrieve.
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03
Best for 2 species
Streamer
- Brown trout
- Atlantic salmon
A long fly that imitates baitfish and leeches.
How to fish Merkjalækur
Place, water, species, best hours, and the months that matter at this fishing spot.
Location
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City
Múlaþing -
Region
Austurland -
Country
Iceland -
Coordinates
65.3492, -14.3173
Best hours
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Active
Dawn
First light
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Active
Morning
After sunrise
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Low
Midday
High sun
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Active
Afternoon
Late day
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Peak
Dusk
Last light
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Active
Night
After dark
Average water temperature
Climate data: Copernicus ERA5-Land and Copernicus Marine
When to fish
Fishing methods
- Spinning
- Fly Fishing
- Trolling
Water body
