The last day of fishing season in Iceland
12.05.2015
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On the 11-th of May, in Iceland the fishing season are closed officially. This day all rods, nets, and tackles are put on the long finger until the next year.
This tradition started even in the times of Vikings. Iceland is the only country of Scandinavia where the festal calendar is based on immemorial customs.
This holiday is bright and unforgettable. In the evening people build festive bonfires and with the help of fire meet the last fishing boats reaching the harbor. In the capital of Iceland Reykjavik, the eye-catching and vibrant folk festivals are held.
Iceland is the world centre of sport fishery. The warm current Gulf Stream attracts fish and it is impossible not to angle in Iceland, the most frequent take in this country is trout and salmon.
