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Iceland
With 100 salmon rivers and countless rivers and lakes for trout fishing, Iceland is the place that most fishermen wish to visit. Its internationally acclaimed stock management programmes make good catches possible. The country is a unique combination of a modern society with vast areas of unspoilt and sparsely populated countryside. Fishermen, therefore, have a wide choice of places to fish with comfortable lodges and facilities close at hand. All the main rivers can be reached by road and/or frequent domestic air services.
Fishing In Iceland
We offer fishing in the following areas:
Minnivallalaekur, Hrutafjardara, Laxa in Adaldal, Laxa in Nesjum, Breiddalsa, Grenlaekur, and Tungulaekur.
Please note: For salmon and sea trout fishing, prices are based on two people sharing one rod. If you wish to have the rod to yourself, this can be arranged at a supplement.
Trout
Last season closed with a total of around 400 brown trout on this gorgeous little river. It's a fair average, but is down on the huge total of 600 in 2003. That's fishing and there will always be highs and lows, as all experienced anglers accept.
Minnivallalaekur is famous for producing wild trout between 10 and 16 lb each season. The average weight throughout the season was still a respectable 3 lb plus
Accommodation
The new lodge, situated next to the river, proved very popular. It sits on a bend in the river, right next to one of the best pools and with magnificent views to Mt. Hekla in the distance. There are three twin-bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting room, and veranda with a hotpot. The river is let on a self-catering or fully serviced basis.
Fishing Seasons
| Sea Trout | 1 May - 30 September |
| Brown Trout | 17 June - 10 October |
Departure Dates and Prices
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 5 nights.
| Dates | Prices from |
| 1 April to 30 September | £1900 per person |
Price Includes: Return transfers to the lodge, 5 nights self catering, fishing licence and 5 days' guided fishing, one day with a guide and car hire.
Not Included: Flights, meals at the lodge, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
HRUTAFJARDARA
Salmon
The Hrutafjardara produced 630 salmon in 2004, exceeding the previous record catch of 536 in 1986. In those days the river was fished with worm and sometimes fly, thus giving higher catches. In these more enlightened times of fly-only, it is good to see the catch improving so dramatically.
The conditions last season varied from times of high water to weeks of drought. But in spite of the prolonged low water the river held a good stock of fish throughout the season. The Arctic char fishing was a little slower last season, possibly because there were so many salmon to concentrate on, and rods accounted for 200. The quality of the Hrutafjardara char is exceptional, and these fish have an average weight of 2 to 4 pounds.
Accommodation
Self-catering lodge situated overlooking river. Three twin-bedrooms, one shower room/wc, kitchen, sitting room. Cafe and petrol station (with small shop) a minute drive away.
Fishing Seasons - Prime time
| Salmon |
3 July - 30 September 14 July - 30 August |
Departure Dates and Prices
| Dates - Salmon Fishing | Own Rod |
| 1 July to 30 September | from £5100 per person |
Price Includes: 5 nights' accommodation, return transfers to the lodge, self catering, fishing licence and 5 days' guided fishing per person.
Not Included: Flights, meals at the lodge, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
BREIDDALSA
Salmon
The Breiddalsa River goes from strength to strength. The previous record was 412 fish caught in 1978. The catch in 2004 was a terrific 701 salmon!
The pleasing aspect about last season was that the fish were present in numbers from the opening week right to the end of the season. All groups got in on the action, and for most of the season the river had a good enough volume for it not to be affected badly by lack of rain.
We expect the season to be productive, given decent conditions, as the wild stocks look good and the smolt-release programmes are going to plan.
Accommodation
The new lodge is fabulous. Everything has been put into giving the visiting anglers the maximum comfort needed after a good days fishing. Non-fishing guests are able to relax and enjoy the surroundings in complete privacy. Many guests remarked that they had never experienced such a fantastic fishing lodge, anywhere! Placed near the banks of the river it offers spectacular views over the river and surrounding high jacket mountain peaks across the valley. It has 8 double bedrooms, including one master suite all with private bathrooms, TV and internet connections in every room, Sauna and hot Jacuzzi, spacious sitting and dining room, including a feature fireplace, with panoramic views.
Fishing Seasons - Prime time
| Salmon |
1 June - 31 August 14 July - 30 August |
Departure Dates and Prices
| Dates | Sharing Rod | Own Rod |
| 1 July to 30 September | from £4750 | from £6000 |
Price Includes: Return transfers to the lodge, 5 nights accommodation (full board), fishing licence and 5 day’s guided fishing.
Not Included: Flights, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
TUNGULAEKUR
Sea Trout
Tungulaekur is renowned for producing large sea-trout every season. The fishing is from the Falls Pool down to the junction with the much bigger glacial river. Although only a short stretch of river, it has a good variety of pools.
Accommodation
Full-board, self-catering locally, or at Grenlaekur lodge when available.
Departure Dates and Prices
| Dates | Sharing Rod | Own Rod |
| 1 April to 10 October | from £2125 | from £2500 |
Price Includes: 5 nights' accommodation, return transfers to the lodge, self catering, fishing licence and 5 days' guided fishing per person.
Not Included: Flights, meals at the lodge, gratuities and items of a personal nature.