Apavatn

Apavatn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈaːpaˌvahtn̥] ) is a lake in southwest Iceland. With a surface area of around 13 km2 it is much larger than the neighbouring lake of Laugarvatn, which lies to the north of Apavatn.

Apavatn
The lakes Laugarvatn and Apavatn from mount Laugarvatnsfjall. In the background Mount Hekla.
Location of Apavatn in Iceland.
Location of Apavatn in Iceland.
Apavatn
Locationsouthwest Iceland
Coordinates64°10′N 20°40′W
Basin countriesIceland
Surface area13 km2 (5.0 sq mi)

Apavatn is renowned for its good fishing, especially trout.

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