Where and when to see Arctic char
Cold-water fish of Icelandic lakes, occasionally seen by divers and snorkellers in the clear glacial water of Silfra and Lake Thingvallavatn.
This guide documents sightings in 1 Good Dives region.
Arctic char sighting calendar
Calendar months, every year
Peak = best odds · ● = regularly seen · blank = unlikely.
Calendars describe animal presence, not weather or site access; check each region’s dive season. For grouped animals, a marked month may apply to only one member of the group. Sightings vary by site and dive.