Arctic Char

Photo: Braden J. Judson · CC BY-NC

Arctic char enter the brackish shallows of the inner fjord during late summer and autumn, creating a rare opportunity to observe this salmonid underwater in its natural habitat. They move in loose groups along the shoreline and around the pilings, and their iridescent flanks are unmistakable in the clear fjord water. This species is the defining freshwater fish of Iceland and holds cultural significance as an important traditional food source.