More salmon than in previous years
The salmon fishing season of 2024 has had a more promising beginning compared to previous years. Salmon fishing has been below average for the past five years, but anglers are
July 14, 2024
Salmon
Latest salmon statistics
Last week, the Urriðafoss waterfall in river Þjórsá had reached 491 salmon while river Norðurá had 451 salmon. Then other salmon rivers come one after the other with decent fishing;
July 6, 2024
Salmon statistics
The salmon season is off to a slow start due to cold weather and high water levels, making it challenging for anglers. The main news comes from Urriðafoss and river
June 9, 2024
First salmon in Iceland 2024
The first salmon of the season in Iceland was caught today in the fishing area Skuggi (at the junction of rivers Grímsa and Hvíta), specifically in Skuggastrengur. It measured 84
May 27, 2024
What are the hopes for next season?
As the year draws to a close, it is clear that this has been one of the worst salmon seasons ever in Iceland. However, it is difficult to determine the
December 27, 2023
The most searched fishing areas at Veiðiheimar
Veiðiheimar conducted a comparison of the most frequently searched information pages for fishing areas during the summer and the past three months. The website has experienced a significant increase in
December 11, 2023
New tenant for River Breiðdalsá
From time to time there are some changes with the tenants of rivers. River Breiðdalsá, which is a beautiful salmon river in the east part of Iceland, is one of
December 3, 2023
Figures, undesirable salmon & price increases
Preliminary figures from the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute of Iceland indicate that salmon fishing in 2023 is the second worst in half a century. Only the great dry summer
November 15, 2023
Salmon catches per rod/per day
It has been customary to publish a list of the best salmon rivers in Iceland. This is done weekly, but that list only takes into account the number of salmon
October 8, 2023