Salmon

Sunday saw the first episode of the seventh series of BBC Two’s Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. This charming, comic programme sees the two fish together while musing on life’s

As the Icelandic season slowly draws to a close, we look back over the year with fond memories and a smile on our faces. Having faced a couple of years

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

Since returning from Iceland at the beginning of August I am pleased to report that overall, it has been a great season so far. None of the low water issues

There are still some fantastic autumn slots available on the Stóra Laxa for this season. The Stóra Laxa has a reputation as being THE big fish river on the south

I have just been informed that there has only been 24 hours of sunshine in Reykjavik in the whole of July, which I think succinctly sums up how it is

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

There are a few remaining rods on Midfjardara available. The Midfjardara is a name known to every salmon fisherman who has spent time in Iceland. Not only is it one