Trout areas where salmon can also be found
Iceland has several fishing areas that are known for char or trout fishing, but salmon can also be caught there. These areas are usually located downstream in a water system
January 18, 2025
Arctic Char
Ice Fishing Opportunities
Some passionate anglers struggle to wait for spring and summer when the rivers open. Many of them spend their time tying flies, while others enjoy reading fishing magazines or books.
January 7, 2025
Low catches of sea-running char a concern
The Arctic char population is in a concerning state, as indicated by the recent logging records, especially in the northern char rivers. The charr are retreating, but the number of
September 18, 2024
Sea-running Arctic char
Many of the best-known rivers in the country known for their Arctic charr runs had high water levels well into the summer. As a result, fishing season started late, and
August 18, 2024
Lake fishing
Fishing began in several lakes in April and early May. Here is a summary of the main ones: Fishing in Lake Vífilsstaðavatn began slowly, but by April 6, most of
May 11, 2024
Summary of the spring fishing
Sea trout fishing in the stream Tungulækur this April set a new record compared to previous years, with over 700 sea trout caught. And there’s still the whole autumn ahead!
May 10, 2024
A decent start, despite the conditions!
The first days in the rivers that opened on April 1st provided decent fishing despite challenging conditions.In the river Eldvatn, around forty sea trout were caught. The largest fish caught
April 7, 2024
Popular clusters of lakes
Iceland has numerous clusters of lakes that are popular among a diverse group of anglers. Some groups develop a strong attachment to a specific area and often rebook it for
March 17, 2024
Popular Lakes
At Veiðiheimar, one can find information about the main fishing lakes in Iceland. Several of these lakes are highly popular and sought after, particularly the ones that provide services and
February 8, 2024