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The surroundings of theses lakes
are considered the most beautiful of the
Veidivotn area and the lakes contain all sizes of fish. A myriad of
ponds and chasms are connected east and south of the main lakes and
there the anglers have caught 10 - 13 pounders. The lakes were most
likely occupied with a natural stock of brown trout, which was supported
by fry releases after 1965. The best known lakes are the Hraunsvotn and
Skeifan. In the western lake schools of trout can be found in the
release areas. Fly fishermen have frequented these lakes, even though
spoon fishing is much more common. The lakes produce
rich food, flies, chrysalides, worms, conches and sticklebacks. The
windward banks of the larger lakes are recommended. This small group
of lakes is situated at 590 m above sea level in a somewhat vegetated
lava field, which makes a great contrast to the barren, desert like
surroundings. It has an area of 2,4 kmē, the greatest depth is 21 m,
the volume 12,8 Gl, the average depth 5,3 m, the greatest length 4 km
and width 1,3 km. Lakes Hraunsvotn are situated in a somewhat
vegetated lava area, which contrasts the surrounding, barren
desert. This group of lakes is the third most yielding of the Veidivotn
area.
The catch has been fluctuating since 1994 and
in 1998 it was 1009 fishes. Worms (in July), mackerel, corn, spoons and flies (no. 8-10,
one or two hooks) are the best baits. The best fishing spots are Hamarinn, Fjaran,
Tain Bakkinn, Sudur-Sandvik, Nordur-Sandvik, Hraunfellsvik, Austurbotn, Drangapyttur
and Skershofdi. The best fishing spots of the small lake Skeifan are Vesturbotn, Austurbotn
and Raudibakki. |