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17.244-acre Svörtuloft Að Horni. Sector 16 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 220 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. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
On the chart, Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 16 draws 17,250 acres inside 22.1 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.2) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 3% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 8.2 mi end to end and 5.3 mi across at its widest. For a second option, Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 15 lies 5 mi west.
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.
Come spring, look for atlantic cod tight to the bank in 20 to 100 ft. They move out to 45 to 180 ft in summer and finish the year down in 50 to 220 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deepest basin: a deep basin around 217 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning. A heavy metal jig or a large soft-plastic jig is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 20 to 100 ft | dawn | Sharp break (78 ft) | Diamond jig, Heavy bucktail |
| Summer | 45 to 180 ft | dawn | Sharp break (120 ft) | Heavy metal jig, Large soft-plastic jig |
| Fall | 25 to 140 ft | dawn | Sharp break (120 ft) | Diamond jig, Bucktail with teaser |
| Winter | 50 to 220 ft | midday | Deepest basin (217 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Spring puts haddock in skinny water — 35 to 220 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 41 to 220 ft, and winter fish hold in 39 to 220 ft. Spring haddock concentrate at Deepest basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 217 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. A compact metal jig or a bottom rig covers the summer program.
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 | 35 to 220 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (217 ft) | Small bottom jig, Beaded trace |
| Summer | 41 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 60 to 320 ft | dawn | Deepest basin (217 ft) | Compact metal jig, Bottom rig |
| Fall | 38 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 260 ft | midday | Deepest basin (217 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Winter | 39 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 70 to 400 ft | midday | Deepest basin (217 ft) | Deep bottom jig |
In spring, saithe (coalfish) run shallow here, mostly 15 to 160 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 21 to 220 ft before dropping to 31 to 220 ft for winter. Summer saithe (coalfish) concentrate at Sharp break, a prime-rated drop-off around 120 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a speed jig or a heavy paddletail 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 | 15 to 160 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (21 ft) | Slim metal jig, Paddletail |
| Summer | 21 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 260 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (120 ft) | Speed jig, Heavy paddletail |
| Fall | 20 to 220 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (120 ft) | Metal jig, Baitfish swimbait |
| Winter | 31 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 320 ft | midday | Deepest basin (217 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Early season atlantic mackerel use the shallows, holding in 5 to 45 ft. Summer is a 15 to 80 ft game here, winter a 30 to 120 ft one. The chart's best answer is Sharp break — drop-off, 78 ft, good for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a feather rig or a small vertical jig and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (11 ft) | Mackerel feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Summer | 15 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (78 ft) | Feather rig, Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (11 ft) | Compact silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 30 to 120 ft | midday | Sharp break (120 ft) | Small deep jig |
In spring, atlantic herring run shallow here, mostly 5 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 15 to 50 ft before dropping to 20 to 60 ft for winter. Spring atlantic herring concentrate at Shoreline point, a good-rated point around 11 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a herring feather rig or a small silver jig most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (11 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 |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: atlantic halibut in 28 to 220 ft. The depth story barely changes: 18 to 220 ft through summer, 37 to 220 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Deepest basin, a deep basin in the 217 ft range, prime in winter. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a large swimbait or a slow metal jig gets it done.
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 | 28 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 350 ft | dawn | Sharp break (120 ft) | Large paddletail, Heavy bottom jig |
| Summer | 18 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 300 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (120 ft) | Large swimbait, Slow metal jig |
| Fall | 26 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 45 to 380 ft | midday | Sharp break (120 ft) | Heavy paddletail, Bottom jig |
| Winter | 37 to 220 ft chart-limited; documented 100 to 600 ft | midday | Deepest basin (217 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 16 also holds ling (37 to 220 ft in summer), cusk (tusk) (37 to 220 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Structure-wise the chart holds 8 features, led in depth by Deepest basin at roughly 217 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 Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 16 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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Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 16 is about 220 ft (67 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 Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 16. 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 217 ft of water that rates prime for atlantic cod in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 16 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.
Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 15 5 mi · Patreksfjörður - West 6 mi · Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 14 10 mi · Arnarfjörður - North West 12 mi · Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 18 16 mi · Arnarfjörður - Central 19 mi · Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 11 19 mi · Dýrafjörður - West 21 mi · Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 12 22 mi · Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 21 23 mi · Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 22 23 mi · Svörtuloft Að Horni - Sector 26 33 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); 100% from official hydrographic-chart depth models, 0% 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.