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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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Salmon on the River Tay

Hans Stephenson

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Salmon on the River Tay
United Kingdom | Scotland’s Largest Salmon River

The River Tay, Scotland’s largest salmon river, is renowned for its big fish. Thanks to its unique, loch-fed headwater catchment, the Tay offers the most reliable and consistently stable fishing conditions in Scotland.

The salmon fishing season runs from 15th January to 15th October, with the best periods being March–May (Spring) and September–October (Autumn).

Our guided River Tay salmon fishing service includes:

    Salmon on the River Tay

  • Permits (licenses)
  • Professional guide
  • Tactical fine-tuning
  • All necessary salmon fishing equipment

We also provide seasonal salmon fly patterns tailored to prevailing water and temperature conditions.

Fish Species
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  • Atlantic Salmon

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Zemmbach (Finkenberg)

Hans Stephenson

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Zemmbach (Finkenberg), Austria
An 18 km river flowing through stunning mountains at the end of the Zillertal Valley, with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,800 meters. Fed by mountain springs, it begins (or ends) at the picturesque Schlegeisspeicher Reservoir.

The river features calm stretches ideal for dry fly fishing, as well as small pools teeming with trout. For those seeking a challenge, there are rocky sections and fast currents perfect for Czech nymphing.

Anglers can also fish the reservoir using a belly boat equipped with a float and motor, available for rent at Zum Schneider (advance booking recommended).

Zemmbach (Finkenberg)

Fishing Permits:

  • Daily permit: €35
  • One-time Tyrolean fishing license (valid for two weeks): €25 (required to purchase daily permits anywhere in Tyrol).

For multi-day fishing trips, hiring a local guide is highly recommended.

Fish Species:

  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout

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Maasvlakte

Hans Stephenson

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Maasvlakte, The Netherlands

Fly Fishing in Europe’s Largest Harbor

Maasvlakte is an artificial extension of Rotterdam’s Europort harbor. With sandy beaches, kilometers of rocky shores, and builder quays, it’s an ideal habitat for sea bass.

Maasvlakte

Fly fishing for sea bass here is exhilarating. Their strikes are unforgettable—no hesitation, just raw power. Once you locate feeding sea bass, they’re often easy to catch. A swiftly retrieved streamer or shrimp imitation will usually trigger an aggressive take.

Finding the Fish

Several factors influence success, including wind and tide. Europoort almost always has a strong breeze, so choose your spot carefully. Fortunately, the area offers diverse locations to suit different wind conditions.

Tides also play a crucial role. Some spots become inaccessible or difficult to cast from during high tide due to high dikes. Current strength, driven by tides, is another key factor. Look for strong current seams where prey fish, crabs, and shrimp struggle—making them easy targets. Check tidal information [here].

Google Maps can help identify promising spots. Focus on breakwaters, harbor entrances, or reefs, which often create productive current seams.

Gear Recommendations

A 7-weight saltwater rod with a matching reel is ideal. A slow-sinking line allows for surface or deeper presentations, while a fast-sinking line works best in strong currents. If sea bass are feeding on the surface, a floating line with a popper or gurgler can trigger explosive strikes.

Long casts are rarely necessary—prey often hides just meters away. A stripping basket is essential for line control.

Safety Considerations

The Europoort and North Sea have heavy shipping traffic, creating large waves. Many spots have slippery surfaces covered in rocks and seaweed. Beware of razor-sharp oyster and mussel shells hidden among the stones. Stay vigilant around ships and avoid unnecessary wading.

Bonus Catch

If you’re exceptionally lucky, you might even hook a sea trout here.

Proof it’s possible: A sea trout caught on the fly in the Netherlands.

Species You Can Target

While other species may be present, this guide focuses on:

  • Sea Bass
  • Sea Trout
  • Twaite Shad

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Otra river

Hans Stephenson

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Otra River
Norway 🇳🇴
Southern Norway’s El Dorado

The Otra River, stretching approximately 245 km, is Norway’s eighth-longest river. It follows Southern Norway’s main road, Rv 9, before flowing into the sea near Kristiansand, the region’s capital.

Along its course, the Otra offers diverse landscapes, shifting from whitewater rapids to slow-flowing stretches and lakes of varying sizes.

Otra river

The lower 16 km of the river is home to migratory Atlantic salmon, sea trout, wild brown trout, and European freshwater eel. In 2014, 6,537 kg of fish were caught here, 94% of which were wild Atlantic salmon.

Upstream from Vennesla, where migratory fish are artificially halted, the Otra transforms into interconnected lakes and smaller rivers. This area teems with wild brown trout, though smaller in size, ensuring anglers a near-guaranteed catch.

Beautiful Scenery

Otra Fishing Association (Otra Fiskelag)

In June 2023, the Otra Fishing Association partnered with Fishby to introduce a "Smart Fishing License," promoting sustainable angling tourism in the Setesdalen Valley. This license grants access to the upper 180 km of the Otra system, from Hartevatn at Hovden in the north to Kilefjorden in the south. Note that it does not cover fishing for migratory species.

The most common catch is wild brown trout, though some wild American brook trout can also be found. Most weigh around 300g (3/4 lb), but larger specimens up to 8 kg (17.5 lbs) lurk beneath. Byglandsfjorden hosts a unique dwarf salmon called Bleka, rarely exceeding 250g but highly prized for its distinctiveness.

South of Fennefossen in Evje, perch are abundant, while minnows populate the river’s higher reaches.

General Rules

  • Physical (paper) fishing licenses are available at campsites and tourist points; digital licenses can be purchased on Fishby.no.
  • Youth under 16 fish for free.
  • License fees: Day – NOK 75; Week – NOK 200; Season – NOK 500.
  • All hand equipment is permitted, including otter boards. AFTMA 3–6 rods with float/intermediate lines are recommended.
  • Bury fish entrails after gutting to prevent parasite spread.
  • Respect grazing livestock; do not cross inland fields. Keep dogs leashed.

Strictly prohibited: Using live fish as bait (violations will be reported to police and the National Nature Inspectorate).

Safety note: During rainy seasons, beware of sudden water level rises near dams and power stations.

Two Treasures: Marble Trout and Bleka

The upper Otra system hosts two internationally unique species:

  1. Southern Norway’s Marble Trout
    Resembling Italy’s Salmo Marmorata, studies show it’s a hybrid of brown trout (Salmo Trutta) and American brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis). Specimens up to 500g have been caught in Evje.

  2. Bleka
    This dwarf salmon (Salmo Salar) is landlocked in Byglandsfjorden (33 km², max depth 167m). Isolated after the last ice age, it was nearly wiped out by a 1905 hydroelectric dam and 1950s acid rain. By the 1970s, only ~200 adults remained.

Today, conservation efforts aim to restore a self-sustaining, harvestable population, potentially reviving its role in local cuisine and tourism.

Species Spotlight

  • Atlantic Salmon
  • Brown Trout
  • Sea Trout

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