Blanda River

Blanda ('Mixture') is the largest river in north-west Iceland, flowing for 125 kilometers from its source, the Hofsjökull glacier, to Hnaflói bay, near the village of Blönduós.

Blanda is well-known for its salmon fishing; one year, the catch nearly topped 3000 fish! The fishing season on the Blanda River runs from June to September, and guests can expect to catch fish weighing between 10 and 18 pounds. Having said that, it is not uncommon to catch fish weighing more than 20 pounds, giving a thrill and challenge to fishing in these waters.

Because the rapids require more strength from the fish, the fish in Blanda is said to be larger than typical. The river is typically between 30m and 50m wide and 1m to 2m deep, making it ideal for fishing with a double-handed rod. The drainage basin of the river is estimated to be 2370 km2.

Length: 125 km (78 mi)