Iceland

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

In our latest YouTube video, Alex Jardine visits the Stóra Laxa to sample its world-renowned salmon fishing, and gives us a run-down of the lodge and the individual beats. The