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Hofsá River Salmon Fishing

Hans Stephenson

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Hofsá River Salmon Fishing
Iceland 🇮🇸
Atlantic Salmon and Breathtaking Scenery

The Hofsá River offers fly fishers a uniquely intimate connection with their quarry compared to other European salmon fisheries. Instead of relying on heavy two-handed rods and sinking lines, anglers here pursue trophy Atlantic salmon with significantly lighter tackle.

Hofsá anglers engage their targets up close, using smaller flies and floating lines to execute classic swing presentations in the current. The river’s migrating salmon are powerful fish, having spent years at sea before returning—energetic, hungry, and eager to strike a well-presented fly.

Hofsá River Salmon Fishing

Located in Northeast Iceland, the 53-mile Hofsá River is not only a prolific salmon fishery but also home to Arctic Char and Sea Trout. Like most premium Scandinavian waters, it is privately managed. A conservation-focused group carefully regulates access, offering licenses, guided services, accommodations, and strict angling rules. The season runs from June 24th to September 22nd, with an average catch exceeding 1,000 salmon annually.

Recommended Flies

The river’s gravel-bed pools provide resting spots for migrating salmon. Anglers typically use 9- to 10-foot, 7- or 8-weight single-handed rods. Smaller flies (sizes 18–10) work best, with popular patterns like the Autumn Hooker, Erna, Haugur, Colburn Special, and Sunray Shadow tubes. The Riffling Hitch—a specialized surface-skimming technique—requires skill but yields excellent results. For deeper pools, large streamer patterns (often tube flies) are effective.

Early summer on the Hofsá is a fly fisher’s dream, as healthy Atlantic salmon surge upstream in impressive numbers. When one fish is landed from a prime pool, another often takes its place within an hour, keeping anglers constantly engaged.

Species
Note: While other species may inhabit the area, this page focuses on the following:

  • Atlantic Salmon

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Tekapo Region, Central South Island

Hans Stephenson

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Tekapo Region, Central South Island, New Zealand

Sight Fishing in Clear Mountain Rivers and Streams

Nestled in the picturesque heart of New Zealand’s South Island, the Tekapo Region is a fly-fishing paradise. Crystal-clear mountain rivers and streams wind through pristine landscapes, offering both novice and seasoned anglers a serene escape into nature. With its breathtaking alpine beauty, the region provides an unmatched setting for pursuing wild Brown and Rainbow trout.

Renowned for its exceptionally clear waters—filtered naturally by rocky substrates and surrounding vegetation—the Tekapo Region fosters an ideal habitat for trout. Here, they thrive in impressive numbers and sizes, making it a fly-fisher’s dream. As you explore this angler’s haven, you’ll witness the harmony of New Zealand’s vibrant ecosystems, where every fishing expedition feels like an intimate encounter with untouched wilderness.

The region’s transparent waters elevate the experience with sight fishing, adding a visual thrill to traditional fly-fishing. Peer into the depths and observe the grace of Brown and Rainbow trout in their natural habitat—gliding through currents, darting among rocks, and, with patience, even taking your fly right before your eyes.

Fly fishing in Tekapo is more than a sport; it’s a profound connection with nature. Amid the serene landscapes, time slows, inviting moments of reflection and pure appreciation for the region’s unparalleled beauty.

Fish Species

While other species may inhabit the area, this guide focuses on:

  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout

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Wiesent

Hans Stephenson

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Wiesent, Germany

Ample opportunities for anglers of all levels to catch trout and grayling.

Fly Fishing at Hammermühle

Hammermühle is renowned for fly fishing, as is the Wiesent—a picturesque karst river winding through the Franconian Jura and celebrated across Europe for its thriving trout and grayling populations.

The Magic of Mayfly Season

The Mayfly season is legendary. During this time, endless hatches lure large trout to the surface. The esteemed fly fisherman and hotelier Charles Ritz once frequented the Wiesent, drawn by its exceptional fishing conditions.

Our Offering for Guests

We offer thrilling fly fishing experiences using dry flies, wet flies, and nymphs to target trout and grayling. Several routes are available, some exclusively for our house guests. These easily accessible spots cater to both beginners and experts.

Tips for Fly Fishing

  • Use a 9ft, class 4-5 fly rod with a 9ft leader and a tippet no thinner than 0.14mm to handle strong fish.
  • Wading is prohibited, but rubber boots are recommended.

Effective Fly Patterns:

  • Yellow Partridge and Gosling (especially during Mayfly season)
  • Red Tag or Witch
  • Pharmacist Fly
  • Emerger Patterns
  • Small Nymphs (ideal for autumn grayling season)

More Information

For details, visit: https://www.pension-hammermuehle.de/Fliegenfischen. Note: Some stretches are reserved exclusively for Hammermühle guests.

Fish Species

While other species may inhabit the area, this guide focuses on:

  • Brown Trout
  • Grayling

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Lac de la Gruyère

Hans Stephenson

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Lac de la Gruyère

Switzerland

Pike and Perch in Lake Gruyère

Lac de la Gruyère, also known as Lake Gruyère, is a key destination for fly fishing in Switzerland. Created by the Rossens Dam in 1948, this 13.5 km-long reservoir offers diverse habitats for various fish species, making it a unique spot for anglers.

Fish Species in Lac de la Gruyère

The most popular fly fishing targets here are pike and perch. The lake also hosts roach, burbot, and brown trout, though trout are rarely caught on the fly due to their limited numbers and deep-water habits.

Lac de la Gruyère

Technique

When fly fishing for pike and perch, focus on underwater structures and depth changes. Both species strike aggressively, ensuring an exciting fight. If perch take your pike streamer, switch to a lighter rod. Since perch often hunt in shoals, catching one likely means more are nearby.

License

As a public waterbody, Lac de la Gruyère falls under Swiss fishing regulations. Before your trip, check local rules and secure the required licenses.

Additional Notes

While other species may inhabit the lake, this guide focuses on the primary targets: perch and pike.

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Florida Sarasota Mangoves

Hans Stephenson

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Florida Sarasota Mangroves
United States
West Florida Bay: From Sea Trout to Tarpon

At the northernmost point of Sarasota Bay lies Cortez, Florida’s oldest working fishing village. The surrounding flats are ideal for targeting inshore gamefish, such as redfish and large seatrout in shallow waters. Deeper channels and mangrove islands also hold a healthy population of snook.

Sarasota Bay offers diverse fly-fishing opportunities. Long Bar, a historic sandbar dividing the bay’s southern two-thirds from the northern third, is a prime spot for redfish, seatrout, snook, and tarpon during seasonal runs. The clear waters provide excellent sight-fishing conditions for fly anglers.

South of Sarasota Bay, Roberts Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, and Blackburn Bay offer sheltered waters, ideal for fly fishing. While snook, redfish, and seatrout are the primary targets, juvenile tarpon can also be found during certain seasons.

Fish Species

The following species are commonly targeted in this area:

  • Redfish
  • Seatrout
  • Tarpon

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