Iceland fishing report

The usual pre-trip excitement and shopping spree was somewhat bittersweet on this occasion. Our initial destination, Norway’s Gaula River, had been closed as one of 33 rivers across the country

As we thought last week started with an absolute deluge of rain. I know it was forecast, but it very rarely actually happens! The heavens opened and we saw some

The first week of July has brought mixed feelings. One the one hand we have seen a big increase in the fish numbers running the rivers with catch stats going

As we pass into July and into prime time on many of Iceland’s rivers, I am pleased to report that conditions have improved nicely. Air Temperatures have risen to a

At last, the salmon season has properly kicked off in Iceland, and the migration of fish and fishermen has begun. June always marks the early part of the season, as

Having flown from Heathrow in the evening and spent the night in a hotel just a brief 5-minute taxi ride away from Reykjavik airport, I woke up the next morning

Last week saw some interesting conditions changes. The North wind has continued bringing some very cold early morning temperatures and with blue skies and lack of cloud cover the temperatures

During this week’s salmon fishing in Iceland, we have seen an interesting slipt in weather conditions with 20 ˚C in Reykjavik, freezing cold north westerly winds on the lower west

During this week’s salmon fishing in Iceland, anglers faced not only the persistent rain on the west coast but also cool air temperatures. Rain showers took centre stage, generously dousing

After a long winter it is that time of year again that our focus returns to Iceland. As the crisp Icelandic summer breeze sweeps over the rugged landscapes, the angling

There are two stand out fisheries in Iceland when it comes to brown trout and Arctic char: The southern Highlands and Laxardal on the North coast. The first explores to

Like for so many, the covid years has had its impact on my way life that was hard to fathom until it happened. Almost overnight plans and lifestyles changed and,