Tungufljót river in Skaftafell is one of the best known Sea trout rivers in Iceland and is most famous for the high average weight of fish caught, every year multiple Sea-Run Brown trout in the 20lbs range are caught with the average weight of the fish being between 5-10 pounds. Pound for pound sea-run browns is one of the hardest fighting fish in the world. The fish stock in the river is all-natural and native to Iceland.

Located in a beautiful area surrounded by glaciers and volcanoes and situated close to some of the most spectacular natural sites in all of Iceland like Skaftafell national park, Europes largest glacier Vatnajökull and countless more.

Primetime for the Sea-Run Brown Trout is in April and May when the are making there way down river towards the ocean for feeding and then again Mid August-October when they run upriver from the ocean in preparation for the fall spawning season.

Typical tackle is single-handed rods in the #6-8 range and sinking lines and sink tip can be very useful, smaller double-handed or switch rods can also be used. Most fish are caught on traditional Sea-Run Brown Trout streamers like Black Ghost, Nobblers, Dýrbítur, etc. Nymphs can also be effective in certain situations. Double handed/Spey rods can also be used.

In addition to the sea-run brown trout, the river is also inhabited by Atlantic Salmon, Arctic Char, and resident Brown Trout that provide fantastic fishing opportunities all season long.