Fishing in iceland is becoming increasingly popular. If you want to enjoy the spectacular views of faxafloi bay, armed with a fishing rod in your hand, this is the excursion for you. It also provides the angler with high quality private salmon fishing experience using small micro and hitch flies to catch atlantic salmon in iceland. Our most senior guide has more than 20 year experience of fly fishing guiding in iceland. You also will have the opportunity to see two of icelands most famous sites, gullfoss and geysir, belonging to the famed golden circle sightseeing route. Reykjavik angling club yellow dog flyfishing adventures. Spend your days casting to native brown trout, and enjoy luxurious old world accommodations at the historic grosvenor hotel in stockbridge. Or is it really the chance to spend time on the water in one of those killer icelandic sweaters. Remember that yellow dogs services are completely free. Jul 26, 2015 flyfishing in iceland for trout created with magix video deluxe 2015. Iceland is a country to rival others for its fishing potential.
The fishing however is a huge gamble to say the least and anglers typically dont know if the river is fishable or not at that day. These include big cod from the sea and giant brown trout from the freshwater lakes. Our most senior guide has more than 10 years of experience of fly fishing guiding in iceland. Fly fishing the kupa river in croatia 06 june, 20 categories. The best fishing tours in iceland guide to iceland. The trout beat on the west ranga river has over 30 km of trout water to explore and the fishing there is quite a challenging brown trout fishing. In many lakes in iceland you can even find sea trout and salmon. Just south and east is croatia there are a couple of rivers in croatia that are on my list to fish. Cook islands fly fishing trips yellow dog flyfishing adventures. Fly fishing in iceland this video posits the question, whats the best part of flyfishing in iceland.
Go fishing iceland has all the required licenses to operate tourism services in iceland. Fly fishing in iceland reykjavik 2020 all you need to. Join orvis uk for chalk stream fly fishing on the storied waters of the test and the itchen. Salmon fishing in iceland east ranga river fishing in iceland in 2018 east ranga is one of the best salmon rivers in iceland.
And sweetwater travel founder jeff vermillion describes the excitement of fishing on the ponoi river in mongolia for taimen the world. Approximately 20 of those rivers can be categorized as first class, i. Started off the trip in the southern region of iceland in the highlands. I have been fly fishing for more than 10 years, and used to work at a fly fishing shop in denver, co.
You will be fishing primarily for brown trout and arctic char, two of the most common fish species in iceland. This increase is putting iceland up there with the best destinations for catching lots of species. Landowners own the fishing rights on their land and so several different landowners can own a single river. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The best advice we can give to make a reservation is send us email and book your trip as soon as you know the exact date or dates you would like to fish. We also include flyfishing trips in italy, iceland, and the united kingdom. Whether you are chasing a brown trout in a small, beautiful river on the south coast or char in the highland lakes at night, far from any road traffic or maybe an atlantic salmon in a large river on the east coast, it is an experience that you wont forget. April 1st can be a very exciting day, especially for sea trout fishing. In most lakes in iceland you can find brown trout and arctic char. Can you fish independently, and are there fishing tours and holidays you can join. The website lists all the best fishing waters and how to get there, contacts for tours and permits, regulations on fishing tackle, and the ins and outs of ice fishing. Iceland fishing guide fly fishing in iceland salmon.
Unbiased, honest and transparent insider knowledge on the best fly fishing trips in the cook islands at zero extra cost to you. Particularly with the trout fishing, trips are each individually planned to match up dates with various fishing options around the country. Iceland fishing guide was formed in 2009 in the purpose of inviting anglers from around the world to come to iceland and make use of the experienced we have gained trough an endless urge to explore new water and get to know them well enough to be able to offer the same experience to others. A variety of techniques may be required to ensure a catch, from patient waiting on the riverside to fully wading into the water. Highland flyfishing in iceland highland flyfishing in iceland. Information is provided on icelandic culture, sightseeing, towns, and travel. These are atlantic salmon, brown trout and arctic char. We offer various types of professionally guided fishing trips on the rivers and lakes of iceland. If you are on your way to iceland, we can help you find a permitlicence to fish in any river or lake in iceland. Iceland has some of the best brown trout and arctic char fishing to be found in the world. I have made a name for myself as a fisherman in iceland along with flytying. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The salmon fishing in full board lodges is from 3 to 6 days.
We specialize in planning the finest fly fishing vacation packages and trips in the world. All packages with reykjavik angling club are fully customized based on the number of anglers, length of stay, rivers fished and time of the season. Fly fishing in iceland go fishing iceland is an outfitter specializing in fishing tours designed for anglers preferring personal service. Flyfishing in iceland eiriksson, loftur atli, ingason, larus karl, kissane, michael j. Lake fishing in iceland the most popular lake for fishing in the country, as you may have guessed by now, is lake. Fishing for brown trout isnt any less of quality for fishing in iceland. Uncategorized the flekkudalsa is a small river about a quarter the size of the famous laxa adaldal where ive been fishing with icelandic fly fishermen the last four days.
When you book a trip with yellow dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. Helgi spends up to days per season in waders, guiding or fishing in icelands best salmon and trout rivers. Book now to save your seat on this threeday tour of icelands major sites, to witness the village life on hrisey island and enjoy the bounties of the ocean. Most elite rivers are leased to private clubs, and fishing these rivers usually means booking through the club, staying at the club lodge, and using club equipment and guides. Fly fishing in iceland offers day trips to high quality waters in the reykjavik area. Month by month fishing in iceland fly fishing in iceland.
Fishing for brown trout, arctic char, sea trout or atlantic salmon. Go fishing iceland is an outfitter specializing in fishing tours designed for anglers preferring personal service. Laxa angling club salmon, trout and fly fishing in iceland. Rivers holding selfsustaining salmon stock here in iceland are close to one hundred. Salmon fishing in laugardalsa river not only offers a fantastic fly fishing adventure in a breath taking environment.
We offer fly fishing trips to iceland, spin fishing trip to iceland and weather you looking for a fishing guide in iceland, fishing permits in iceland, a fishing lodge in iceland or a complete fishing package we are here to help. Iceland s upper laxa, with its worldclass wild trout fishing. This book represents what three of us learned about iceland by conducting research prior to our trip and then fishing and sightseeing for two weeks in july of 2014. Its almost twentyfive years to the day that the former yugoslavia broke up into smaller countries. Slovenia, where vladi and i have been fishing these first three days, is the furthest north and west. From vast mountain ranges to moonscape, iceland will be a place you never forget. Fly fishing iceland team offers a variety of different fishing tours and trips around iceland. The fresh water fishing in iceland is more or less only for totally wild fish in its wild environment. The ultimate guide to fishing in iceland guide to iceland. Fly fishing the flekkudalsa of iceland jeff currier. Fishing trips to iceland brown trout, sea trout, char and salmon. We like to be different when guiding and helping others around iceland. Fishing trips have you been dreaming about coming to iceland to fish in our beautiful rivers and lakes.
Book this guide fly fishing in iceland, reykjavik traveller. The key to planning your trip to iceland is to book early and start talking to us in september of the year before for the broadest range of options. Salmon fly fishing is phenomenal in iceland without a doubt. The biggest trouts landed each year are over 10 kg, thats a fish to go for. Reel in your travel experience in iceland by embarking on a sea angling adventure from reykjaviks harbour. Cook islands fly fishing trips the best kept secret in south pacific bonefishing the islands were named by british explorer, captain james cook, when he arrived there in 1771 and while this island nation is in free association with new zealand, the culture is distinctly polynesian. In july most locals have switched to salmon and so great trout fishing permits are available for booking. We help with all the fishing gear for rent so you dont have to worry about it. Cochybonddu books are leading international dealers in new and outofprint books on angling, game shooting, sporting dogs and falconry. We offer various types of fishing options at fishing locations all around iceland. Fishing for salmon in the ginclear rivers of iceland with riffling hitch or small salmon flies is a unique experience.
Our guides all work hard, with patience and determination, to give our guests a productive and memorable day of fishing. The selfcatering for salmon or trout is easy to customize to fit your needs. Flyfishing instructor cathy beck leads santella to the thrill of catching snook off boca paila in the yucatan. There is every chance that if you are fishing in this lake that you will catch the largest fish of your life. He has years of experience of guiding and you will be fortunate to have him by our side when fishing for atlantic salmon, brown trout or arctic char in iceland. Jul 12, 2017 ken tanaka of wish4fish is back on the water. Fly fishing the midfjardara river for atlantic salmon. West ranga river is located south of iceland is just over 1 hour drive from reykjavik. Iceland has been shaped by glaciers, tectonic plates and geothermal activity which has resulted in a landscape that varies greatly from anywhere else on the planet. We can help to get access to some of the best salmon and trout rivers and lakes in the country when targeting brown trout, salmon, sea trout and arctic char. In iceland most, if not all of the fishing water is privately owned. After this experience, we contacted several other fly fishing companies in iceland, who told us that what we had encountered that day was unacceptable.
Laugardalsa is know as the best salmon river in the west fjords and one of the best 23 rod river in iceland with the average catch close to 400 salmon in a year. We will provide you with a top professional guide to ensure that your fishing experiences will be memorable. Fly fishing the flekkudalsa of iceland 08 august, 2014 categories. Fly fishing world mourns as news breaks of wellknown midwestern guides brian schumacher and his wife janet veit losing their lives in a fishing mishap in the frigid waters of iceland brian schumacher and janet veit were passionate anglers who loved taking fly fishing trips. Fly fishing in iceland sets the standards expected for professional and expertise fly fishing guides. This is the month when the few mayflies start to hatch and there are still great hatches of midges and caddis.
Fishing permits in iceland icelandic rivers and lakes salmon, trout and arctic char. Fishing in iceland fly fishing tours angling trips. Lakselva being one of the most popular salmon rivers in iceland that attracts hundreds of visitors each year. Iceland has over a hundred selfsustaining salmon rivers, of which 20 fall into the elite class. Every summer i roam iceland in my landcrusier with a top tent and investigate the road less traveled. Wellknown fly fishing guides perish tragically in fishing a. Our trips are ideal for those that are looking for a short break from reykjavik.
Iceland fishing trips fly fishing iceland iceland resorts. Fly fishing in iceland is a fishing paradise with numerous rivers, streams, and lakes to fish. We provide day trips or longer salmon or trout trips for anglers. Yellow dog flyfishing adventures, bozeman, montana. Fishing iceland offers you to join us for trips for salmon or trout.
Since 2009 has fishing iceland offered anglers from all corners of the world fishing destinations ranging from high class luxury lodges for salmon fishing to camping in the icelandic highlands in search of trophy trout. Continue reading to learn all about icelands most historic activity. Fly fishing the kupa river in croatia jeff currier. Only three wild freshwater target species are found in the wild in iceland. My wife and i spent a day fishing with gummi on the fossa river for salmon. All parts of iceland offer a large variety of rivers and lakes. Jokla is a thrilling and complex blend between an experiment and reality. Its wealth of life, closeness to reykjavik and beautiful surroundings make it a perfect place to unwind, and either catch a char for dinner or a record trout you can have a photograph with. The char run big in greenland and you will need a fly rod with some backbone to effectively tame them. Lakselva salmon fishing and the abundance of species that can be targeted in icelandic rivers has helped boost the popularity.
Iceland fly fishing and sightseeing windriver series book 8. And up in the highlands, far away from the salmon rivers, you may experience world class fishing for these species in this undiscovered land of flyfishing. Book a tour with a guide with years of fishing and traveling experience in the icelandic highlands, also offering day trips. For more information or to book your trip to the midfjardara river, please visit. The best allaround informational resource for freshwater fishing in icelandincluding lake fishingis the federation of icelandic river owners. We carry a wide range of fishing, sporting and countryside books, and try to supply any book that you need, in or outofprint. I actually wanted to title this do not book this guide, just so that i can keep gummi a secret. No matter how remote, every lodge has custom, impeccably designed accommodations, talented chefs, enticing spas, and worldclass guides. We are a team of anglers that have been fishing all around iceland for as long as we can remember. The best advice we can give you is make a reservation via email and book your trip as soon as you know the exact date or dates you would like to fish.
To avoid conflict the laws state that the owners must form an alliance regarding the river and matters concerning the river. Some rivers in iceland are fly only, but in most lakes you can fish with fly, spinnerlure and even bait. Whether heliskiing near the arctic circle in iceland, or casting for bonefish on a remote flat in the bahamas, eleven experiences are a different kind of escape. See what its like to fly fish the world famous midfjardara river in iceland for wild atlantic salmon. We will make a customised fishing trip just for you or we can send you information about some of our package trips to iceland. Much of the information presented will be useful for a first time visitor or angler. With incredible fjords, fertile oceans, and a network of lakes and rivers webbing. I have gained vast experience in various places all around iceland. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. River svarta in skagafjordur is a 4 6 rod brown trout river in iceland. I specialize in trout lake fishing and lake thingvellir is a special favorite.
Henry gilbeythe observer i ts a long way to akureyri, but even further to lake myvatn. Fishing in iceland for brown trout, arctic char, sea trout or salmon. Iceland fishing guide was formed in 2009 in the purpose of inviting anglers from around the world to come to iceland and make use of the experienced we have gained through an endless urge to explore new water and get to know them well enough to be able to offer the same experience to others. Iceland has some hidden secrets when it comes to brown trout and char dishing, unknown to most flyfishers. Thingvellir is becoming known as the lake containing monster trout or trophy trout in iceland. Serving anglers from all around the world for many years with a focus on both trout lakes and stream and also in some of the best salmon rivers in iceland. Where can you go fishing in iceland, and what might you catch. July is what you could call prime time for fresh salmon but for trout it is the peak of dry fly fishing.
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