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4.525-acre Hafnir Að Gróttu. Central East Iceland coastal fishing map with an exact official national water-body boundary, EMODnet 2024 official Icelandic MFRI/ISL hydrographic DTM with traceable CDI surveys contours, source-assessed fishing spots, official regional fish evidence, seasonal forage guidance, public-access review and current-rule links. Official Icelandic WFD named coastal or transitional assessment water in Westfjords and Breidafjordur. This child is clipped to the exact source polygon and a trip-scale ownership window. Coverage classes and uncertainty limits are disclosed; this is a fishing-planning chart, not a navigation chart or catch forecast. The water tops out around 129 ft. The depth chart comes from EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit official hydrographic-chart depth models, so the contours are chart-derived rather than computer-modeled; no directly measured sounding coverage is claimed. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Hafnir Að Gróttu - Central East draws 4,526 acres inside 16.2 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 12% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 5.8 mi with a 2-mi widest point. The nearest mapped water is Hafnir Að Gróttu - North East, 5 mi to the north.
Occurrence evidence does not promise a catch or establish that retention is legal. Current seasons, closures, protected species, gear rules and local restrictions always control. The roster may combine exact-water monitoring with habitat-filtered official regional evidence; it does not imply that every species is equally abundant throughout the mapped section.
| Species | Evidence basis | Count / date |
|---|---|---|
| (Atlantic Cod) | official species listing | — |
| (Haddock) | official species listing | — |
| (Saithe (Coalfish)) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Herring) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Halibut) | official species listing | — |
| (Ling) | official species listing | — |
| (Cusk (Tusk)) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Early season atlantic cod use the shallows, holding in 20 to 100 ft. Summer is a 32 to 129 ft game here, winter a 29 to 129 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deepest basin — deep basin, 124 ft, prime for winter. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a heavy metal jig or a large soft-plastic jig and you're in the game.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 20 to 100 ft | dawn | Sharp break (68 ft) | Diamond jig, Heavy bucktail |
| Summer | 32 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 180 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Heavy metal jig, Large soft-plastic jig |
| Fall | 23 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 140 ft | dawn | Sharp break (112 ft) | Diamond jig, Bucktail with teaser |
| Winter | 29 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 50 to 220 ft | midday | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Start shallow in spring: haddock sit in 21 to 129 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 24 to 129 ft covers summer, 23 to 129 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deepest basin, a deep basin in about 124 ft of water that rates prime for haddock in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a compact metal jig or a bottom rig until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 21 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 35 to 220 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Small bottom jig, Beaded trace |
| Summer | 24 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 60 to 320 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Compact metal jig, Bottom rig |
| Fall | 22 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 260 ft | midday | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Winter | 23 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 70 to 400 ft | midday | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Deep bottom jig |
Start shallow in spring: saithe (coalfish) sit in 12 to 129 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 12 to 129 ft covers summer, 18 to 129 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 112 ft range, prime in summer. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a speed jig or a heavy paddletail until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 12 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 160 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (35 ft) | Slim metal jig, Paddletail |
| Summer | 12 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 260 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (112 ft) | Speed jig, Heavy paddletail |
| Fall | 12 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 220 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (112 ft) | Metal jig, Baitfish swimbait |
| Winter | 18 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 320 ft | midday | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Come spring, look for atlantic mackerel tight to the bank in 5 to 45 ft. They move out to 15 to 80 ft in summer and finish the year down in 30 to 120 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deepest basin: a deep basin around 124 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A feather rig or a small vertical jig is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (9 ft) | Mackerel feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Summer | 15 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (68 ft) | Feather rig, Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (68 ft) | Compact silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 30 to 120 ft | midday | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Small deep jig |
Start shallow in spring: atlantic herring sit in 5 to 25 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 15 to 50 ft; cold water stacks them in 20 to 60 ft. Top water on the chart: Shoreline point, a point in the 9 ft range, good in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a herring feather rig or a small silver jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (9 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | open water | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
In spring, atlantic halibut run shallow here, mostly 17 to 129 ft. Summer keeps them at 11 to 129 ft, and they winter in 22 to 129 ft. Deepest basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 124 ft, rated prime for winter atlantic halibut. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a large swimbait or a slow metal jig most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 17 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 350 ft | dawn | Sharp break (112 ft) | Large paddletail, Heavy bottom jig |
| Summer | 11 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 300 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (112 ft) | Large swimbait, Slow metal jig |
| Fall | 15 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 380 ft | midday | Sharp break (112 ft) | Heavy paddletail, Bottom jig |
| Winter | 22 to 129 ft chart-limited; documented 100 to 600 ft | midday | Deepest basin (124 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Hafnir Að Gróttu - Central East also holds ling (22 to 129 ft in summer), cusk (tusk) (22 to 129 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 6 structure features on Hafnir Að Gróttu - Central East; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 124 ft.
Icelandic Coast Guard Hydrographic Department and official harbour review was reviewed, but no stable government record establishes a public fishing entrance, parking or launch for this exact mapped child. This is an access-evidence gap, not a claim that public access does not exist. Verify land ownership, port and harbour rules, protected areas, local signs, parking, safety, permits and fishing permission before entry.
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Iceland waters are set by the Government of Iceland fisheries guidance — and special regulations can apply to Hafnir Að Gróttu - Central East specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check Iceland's live fisheries legislation, Directorate of Fisheries notices, protected-area terms and local land-access rules before every coastal trip. Species closures, protected spawning areas, minimum sizes, gear controls and rules near privately controlled shores can change. Individual protected areas have their own terms, while harbours, exposed coasts, weather and navigation hazards add separate restrictions. A WFD polygon, source-audited contour, fishing spot or harbour reference never grants fishing, retention, entry, parking, launching or safe-navigation permission.
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Hafnir Að Gróttu - Central East is about 129 ft (39 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit official hydrographic-chart depth models, so the contours are chart-derived rather than computer-modeled; no directly measured sounding coverage is claimed.
Official coastal monitoring from Iceland national fisheries and coastal monitoring agencies informs the atlantic cod, haddock, saithe (coalfish), atlantic mackerel, atlantic herring, atlantic halibut, ling, cusk (tusk) roster for Hafnir Að Gróttu - Central East. The mixed roster combines exact-water records where available with habitat-filtered regional evidence; not every species is documented at this exact water, and it is not a promise of equal abundance or a catch on a particular trip.
Deepest basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 124 ft of water that rates prime for atlantic cod in winter. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For atlantic cod, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Hafnir Að Gróttu - Central East is regulated by the Government of Iceland fisheries guidance. Check the official Iceland regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Hafnir Að Gróttu - North East 5 mi · Hafnir Að Gróttu - Central 7 mi · Hafnir Að Gróttu - North 8 mi · Þorlákshöfn Að Svörtuloftum - Sector 27 11 mi · Þorlákshöfn Að Svörtuloftum - Sector 23 15 mi · Þorlákshöfn Að Svörtuloftum - Sector 22 17 mi · Þorlákshöfn Að Höfnum - Sector 01 19 mi · Þorlákshöfn Að Svörtuloftum - Sector 31 21 mi · Hvalfjörður - West 22 mi · Þorlákshöfn Að Svörtuloftum - Sector 40 28 mi · Hvalfjörður - East 29 mi · Þorlákshöfn Að Svörtuloftum - Sector 15 32 mi
Browse all Iceland fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: EMODnet, with national hydrographic source-reference audit EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 mean-depth grid — official Icelandic MFRI/ISL hydrographic DTM with traceable CDI surveys (Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT); 96% from official hydrographic-chart depth models, 4% source-interpolated; no directly measured sounding coverage is claimed). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.