Brunna River-Arctic char, brown trout and sea trout-
 The beautiful Brunna River Season: April 1. – October 10. Species: Mainly sea run Arctic char - Brown trout - Sea trout. Fly only, catch & release Lodge: Sleeps up to 6 people. Location: North-east Iceland. 2 hours from Akureyri. Rods: 3 Average catch rates: Approx. 250 fish on average.
See more photos from Brunna River About the riverBrunná in Oxarfjordur is a gin clear char, brown trout and sea trout river on the north east coast of Iceland some 20 minutes away from the Litla River which has been a very popular river for us for years. The number of rods allowed in the river are three and the river is fly only where catch and release is practiced. An odd char can be taken for dinner but we advice against it.
Brunná flows through wonderful surroundings, offering areas of unique beauty and diversity. The river flows through brushwood country and at its lower reaches it combines with a branch of the glacier river Jokulsá, creating the much sought after visible line of clear and mud-colored water. The fishing grounds are 10 kilometers long creating ample space for each angler as those kilometers of water are divided between only 3 anglers.
 Big brown trout caught on the Brunna River The angling season for Brunná begins in April with the sea run and brown trout as the main catch. From the middle of June to the end of season (October) the arctic char and brown trout is for the most parts the main catch.
The sea run char starts it‘s journey up Brunna in early June. Sea run trout shows up at their traditional time, towards the end of August. It is believed by the locals that the sea run trout in Brunná shows up when the mountain tops have turned white, the clear indication of changing temperature. The surrounding area of the Brunná is unforgettable. The gin clear river holds many beautiful fishing spots.
The Brunna River is one of the few rivers left in Iceland where fishing for sea run Arctic char is still going strong. Catch rates are around 200 – 300 fish each year with growing numbers. The brown trout stock is not strong but holds large individuals. The stock of sea run char is strong and the sea run brown trout stock is getting stronger.
The breathtaking surroundings will leave no angler untouched and to be able to fish in tranquility for such large fish in such beautiful landscape is a privilege. Accommodation The lodge is located in beautiful surroundings Fishing lodge located near the river accommodates 6 people. The lodge is new and comfortable located in breathtaking settings within walking distance from service. TackleIn the spring we recommend using 6-7wt rods as conditions sometimes call for casting heavy rigs. Also the fish can be very big in this river. As the summer months arrive we recommend lighter rods as the flies get lighter, the fish get more vary and as such lighter lines are recommended. 3-5wt rods with floating lines would then be your weapon of choice. FliesIn terms of fly selection we recommend several streamer patterns as well as caddis and midge imitations in all life stages. Some patterns can be seen here: http://icelandangling.com/what-flies-to-use-in-iceland.html Contact and bookingE-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: +354 867 5200 |
