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The River Lax\u00e1 in Leir\u00e1rsveit is a classic among the salmon rivers of Iceland\u2019s west coast. It has one of the country\u2019s most consistent salmon runs, with catch figures that place it among Iceland\u2019s top 20 salmon rivers every year. Located just half an hour by road from Reykjav\u00edk and an hour and a half from Keflav\u00edk International Airport, it eliminates the need for time-consuming long transfers.<\/p>\n
From its source at Lake Geitabergsvatn to its mouth, the Lax\u00e1 in Leir\u00e1rsveit runs for 14 kilometers and is divided into seven beats with a total of 45 named pools. Below Geitabergsvatn, it flows through two more lakes, which generally help maintain good water levels throughout the season. The period from mid-July to mid-August is considered prime time, when a maximum of seven rods fish in rotation across all the beats.<\/p>\n
Light tackle is generally used, with a single-handed six- or seven-weight rod preferred by most anglers. It is considered a very angler-friendly river because most pools are easy to wade or fish from the bank, and its crystal-clear waters hold good concentrations of salmon.
The upper river runs through narrow, rocky terrain, while the lower river widens and slows between gentle hills and green meadows. Here you will find some of the best pools for surface fishing with hitch flies. Between these two sections, the river descends over two waterfalls.<\/p>\n
The average salmon weighs around three kilograms. However, a significant proportion weigh between four and seven kilograms, and fish of ten kilograms or more are caught almost every year.<\/p>\n
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Six to eight weight one hand fly rods, with floating lines.<\/p>\n
Effective flies include Red and Black Franceses,Collie Dogs Hairy Marys, Blue Charms, Munroe Killers, Undertakers, \u00a0Green y Red Butts in sizes 10 to 14.<\/p>\n
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Anglers stay in a comfortable lodge located beside the river. It accommodates up to 16 guests in eight double rooms, each with a private bathroom. The lodge has a comfortable lounge, a spacious dining room and a hot tub. During their stay, guests will enjoy excellent meals prepared by an experienced chef. The lodge also has good mobile phone coverage.<\/p>\n
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To get there, guests should fly into Keflav\u00edk International Airport. Lax\u00e1 in Leir\u00e1rsveit is located 45 kilometers north of Reykjav\u00edk, between Akranes and Borgarnes. From Reykjav\u00edk, take Route 1 north and turn right onto Route 47 just before the bridge over the river. After one kilometer, you will see the turn-off to the lodge on the left.<\/p>\n
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