Focus on Thvera in Iceland 2027
Situated near Borgarfjörður in West Iceland, approximately 2 1/2 hours drive from Reykjavík, the Thverá is one of the country’s most sought-after salmon rivers, with rods normally secured well in
Situated near Borgarfjörður in West Iceland, approximately 2 1/2 hours drive from Reykjavík, the Thverá is one of the country’s most sought-after salmon rivers, with rods normally secured well in
Iceland offers some of the most exciting and varied trout and sea trout fishing in Europe, and 2027 looks set to be another fantastic season to experience it. From the
Iceland is enjoying a phenomenal salmon season, with many of the country’s rivers currently running as much as 40% ahead of their catch statistics from recent seasons. With September approaching,
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
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
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:
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
The 2025 Iceland salmon season has started with a noticeable delay across the country, with many rivers running two to three weeks behind where they would typically be by mid-July.