Iceland Fishing Report – 14 July 2026
Three weeks can make an enormous difference in an Icelandic salmon season, and that has certainly been the case during the first half of July. After a hesitant opening, salmon
Three weeks can make an enormous difference in an Icelandic salmon season, and that has certainly been the case during the first half of July. After a hesitant opening, salmon
The Icelandic salmon season has now moved beyond the opening phase, with the majority of the country’s major rivers having been fishing since mid-June. The first weeks have produced a
We are now less than six weeks away from the start of another Icelandic salmon season, and the sense of anticipation is building. It has been a relatively late spring
The anticipation is building as another salmon season approaches—longer days, rising water temperatures, and that unmistakable pull back to the riverbank. For many, it’s the highlight of the year: the
This week on our YouTube channel, Olly Thompson visits the Rio Gallegos in Argentina and chats to Guy Soubra of Bella Sofia Lodge to discuss everything you need to know
Dreaming of hard-fighting salmon in jaw-dropping scenery? Rare July openings have just come up on three of our favourite Icelandic rivers. Peak season. Peak rivers. Limited rods. Book now—before they’re
The beginning of the salmon season in Iceland is traditionally marked by the opening of the Nordura River in mid-June. Nordura is one of the first rivers to open, and
This week on our YouTube channel we take a look back at all the incredible destinations we’ve visited in the past 12 months or so. From the jungles of Bolivia
The 2025 season — June through September — will be remembered as a year of contrasts. On the whole the country produced fewer salmon than many of us had hoped:
Our quest to find new fly fishing experiences to introduce to our clients is an ongoing (and very enjoyable) part of our life here at Aardvark McLeod. We’ve recently made
The 2025 salmon season on the Stóra Laxá will be remembered as one of contrasts. Early in the summer, anglers faced a challenging start, with runs arriving later than expected
In our latest YouTube video, Peter McLeod visits the Hítará after many years away, and catches up with Halli and Raynir to discuss the history of one of Iceland’s most