CANADA
Bonaventure River
Gin clear waters where fish of up to 40 pounds will rise to take a bomber drifted on the surface is what makes Gaspe one of the world’s premier destinations for Atlantic salmon fishing. One of the best places to experience this is one of Gaspe’s best lodges, Camp Bonaventure. Guests have access to private waters on three of Canada’s most acclaimed Altantic salmon rivers: the legendary Bonaventure where sight fishing in crystal clear waters is the norm, the Grand Cascapedia where 40 pound salmon are not uncommon and the beautiful Petite Cascapedia ideal for fishing dry fly fishing.
Techniques allowed: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Price per person: CAN $10.150 (Aprox 7.250€) + taxes (5% GST and 9,75%QST)
Program includes: 7 nights lodging in double room, full board with wine at dinner, 6 days of fishing on private water, service of 1 guide with boat for every 2 fishermen, all transfers to fishing areas.
Program does not include: Flights, Ground transfers between airport and lodge, additional alcoholic beverages, Fishing license, Fishing equipment, flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel
Río Grand Cascapedia, Gaspe
A must do once in a lifetime destination a travelling salmon fisherman. Guests are lodged at the beautiful Salmon Lodge. The program includes access to private waters on two of the most revered rivers in Gaspe: the legendary Grand Cascapedia where salmon of up to 20 kilos are not a rarity and the beautiful Petite Cascapedia which is perhaps the most ideal river in Gaspe to fish for salmon on the dry fly.
Techniques allowed: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Price per person: CAN $10.850 (Aprox 7.750€) + taxes (5% GST and 9,75%QST)
Program includes: 7 nights lodging in double room, full board with wine at dinner, 6 days of fishing on private water, service of 1 guide with boat for every 2 fishermen, all transfers to fishing areas.
Program does not include: Flights, Ground transfers between airport and lodge, additional alcoholic beverages, Fishing license, Fishing equipment, flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel
Eagle River, Labrador
One of Canada’s most productive Atlantic salmon rivers with an average catch of 4 to 5 salmon per rod a day.The season begins in June with MSW salmon in the 5 to 10 kilo range. Gilse averaging 2 to 3 kilos follow in July and August. From mid-August on large males enter the river along with good numbers of sea-run char.
Total rods: 12-16
Techniques allowed: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
Program includes: 7 nights lodging in double cabin with private bathroom, full board with wine at dinner, 6.5 days of fishing on private water, service of 1 guide with boat for every 2 fishermen. Maid service.
Program does not include: Flights, Ground transfers between airport and lodge, additional alcoholic beverages, Fishing license, Fishing equipment,flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel)
IRELAND
River Finn
The River Finn as a destination for salmon fishermen might be one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. Until recently, it was hardly known among salmon fishermen in Europe. However, with its inauguration in 2007, the Glenmore Rivers Lodge, owned and partially run by Mick Hucknall the lead singer and Chris Demagery an ex-saxophonist of the group “Simply Red”, has already converted this river into a destination of reference among a small group of anglers who have had the privilege to visit it.
Total rods: 12-16
Techniques allowed: Fly and spinning with lures with single barbless hooks
Availability: Consult
Price:
Special Offer August: 1.200€ per fisherman (based on 3 fishermen)
Includes: 6 nights bed & breakfast at the Glenmore Rivers Lodge, 5 days of fishing on RIver Finn private waters, Guide service during 2 hours per day and fishing licenses
Does not include: Flights, ground transfers between Dublin Airport and lodge, meals, drinks, travel insurance, personal expenses and tips.
Customized programs available
River Blackwater
Fishing for Spring salmon begins in February and March. Traditionally June and July offered fantastic runs of grilse, though commercial fishing at the mouth of the river eventually eroded the fishing. However, restrictions on commercial fishing in recent years have led to new hope for the future of the grilse run. For now the late run of summer salmon in August and September continues to provide good fishing. Guests have the option of lodging in a hsitorical estate mansión or local bed & breakfast.
Techniques allowed: Fly, spinning and bait
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
Customized programs available
River Mourne
Widely recognized as the best salmon river in Northern Ireland, the River Mourne is the largest tributary in the Foyle drainage system. Pescatravel offers fishing on some of the best private waters the Mourne has to offer. Flowing from Newtownstewart to Strabane, the Mourne is a large fast flowing salmon river up to 100 meters wide in many areas. From May on fishing for Atlantic salmon can be quite good, though the best salmon fishing is generally in September and October. On the other hand, beginning around mid-July, the Mourne generally receives an excellent run of sea-run brown trout.
Techniques allowed: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
River Moy
World renowned for its legendary “Ridge Pool”, the Moy is one of the most productive salmon rivers in Ireland. We offer options to fish a variety of private waters with excellent local guides. Fly fishermen as well as bait and spin fishermen will delight in this fabulous river.
Availability: Throughout the season
Techniques allowed: Fly, spinning and bait
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
ICELAND
Breiddalsá
The Breiðdalsá River is a beautiful mid-sized salmon river located on the East coast of Iceland near the village of Breiðdalsvík. Incuded in the fishery’s rotation are the tributaries, Tinnudalsá and Norðurdalsá, two small rivers ideal for delicate fishing with one hand rods and small flies. In contrast, light two hand rods or switch rods are the instruments of choice for fishing the main river, the Breiddalsá which offers large pools with beautiful fly water. The entire system provides enough variety to content just about any kind of fly fisherman.
Catch 2018: 110 salmon
Average catch 2014-2018: 253 salmon
Total rods: 6
Techniques allowed: Fly, spinning and bait
Availability: Consult
Price per rod: Consult
Program includes: Ground transfers between Egilstadir Airport and lodge, lodging in double room, full board, fishing on private water, service of 1 guide for every 2 fishermen, all transfers to fishing areas.
Program does not include: Flights, alcoholic beverages, fishing equipment,flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel)
Deildara River
Located on the north-east coast of Iceland, this small gem of a river is well known among the locals for its large salmon. It is an ideal river to fish with a one hand rod with long pools for hitching or working a stripped fly.
Catch in 2022: 185 salmon
Total rods: 3
Techniques allowed: Fly
Dates: Consult
Price: Consult
Includes: Fishing permits & self-service lodge
Fnjoska
The Fnjoska is a mid-sized river located on the northern coast of Iceland just 10 kilometers from Akureyri. In contrast to many rivers in Iceland, all of the Fnoska’s salmon reproduce naturally with no human intervention. Its cold waters also provide excellent habitat to a healthy population of sea-run char.
Total catch 2023: 324 salmon
Average annual catch 2014 -2018: 269 salmon
Total rods: 8
Permitted methods: Fly and spinning
Availability: Consult
Price per rod: Consult
Includes: fishing permit and lodging in self-service lodge
Grimsa
The Grimsa is a beautiful mid-sized salmon river located on the west coast of Iceland in the Borgarfjordur Region, the foremost Atlantic salmon region in the country. Nicknamed the “Queen of Rivers” by the locals, the Grimsa is indeed one of the loveliest salmon rivers in the country for fly fishing.
Total catch 2023: 719 salmon
Average annual catch 2019-2023: 711 salmon
Total rods: 8
Permitted methods: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
Program includes: Ground transfers between Reykjavik and lodge, lodging in double room, full board, fishing on private water, service of 1 guide with an all terrain vehicle for every 2 fishermen
Program does not include: Flights, alcoholic beverages, fishing equipment,flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel)
Haukadalsa
This is an excellent salmon river located on the north west coast of Iceland. Guests fish the lower river which runs out of Lake Haukadalsvatn. Programs include stay at a very good full service lodge.
Total catch 2023: 373
Average annual catch 2014-2018: 714
Total rods: 5
Techniques allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
Hitará
We have some availability for the end of June coinciding with what is usually the beginning of the grilse run. This fantastic river is fished by a maximum of 6 rods. Guests aaccommodated at an excellent lodge overlooking the river.
Total catch 2023: 426
Average annual catch: 2020-2023: 546
Total rods: 4-6
Techniques allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
Program includes: Ground transfers between Egilstadir Airport and lodge, lodging in double room, full board, fishing on private water, service of 1 guide for every 2 fishermen, all transfers to fishing areas.
Program does not include: Flights, alcoholic beverages, fishing equipment,flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel)
Hrútafjardará
We sometimes have openings for the fabulous 3 rod river a perfect program for 3 or 4 friends as rod sharing is allowed.
Rod catch 2019: 377 salmon
Total rods: 3
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price: consult
Program includes: Lodging in double room, full board, fishing on private water, service of 1 guide for every 2 fishermen, all transfers to fishing areas.
Program does not include: Flights, alcoholic beverages, fishing equipment, flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel)
Jokla I
Located 40 kilometers to the north west of the town of Egilsstaðir on the east coast of Iceland, the Jökla River rises out of the eastern side of the Vatnajokull Glaciar flowing 100 kilometers to where it empties into the North Atlantic Ocean. Prior to the construction of a hidro-electric dam on the river in 2006, the Jökla was one of the dirtiest rivers in Iceland because of the glacial silt it carried. With the dam, the reservoir served to filter out the sediment creating ideal conditions below the dam to create and excellent salmon river. Subsequently using salmon from some of the Jökla’s clear water tributaries, a salmon spawning and smolt release program was established. In just a few years the Jökla fishery reached the amazing mark of 800 salmon caught in a single season.
Rod catch 2020: 870 salmon
Average Catch 2014-2018: 518 salmon
Total rods: 8
Fishing methods permitted: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price per: Consult
Program includes: Ground transfers between Egilstadir Airport and lodge, lodging in double room, full board, fishing on private water, service of 1 guide for every 2 fishermen, all transfers to fishing areas.
Program does not include: Flights, alcoholic beverages, fishing equipment, flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel)
Langa
The Langá River is usually one of Iceland’s top ten salmon rivers in terms of rod catch. It is a beautiful and varied river to fly fish. Indeed only fly fishing is permitted. Generally a single hand 6 to 8 weight rod is sufficient to cover most pools. However, there are few wider pools where a switch rod or a light spey rod can come in handy. Over the years the river’s management have taken many steps to improve the fishing including building 5 salmon ladders, regulating the river flows from the lake that feeds it and working on the channel in certain areas to improve holding pools.
Total catch 2020: 1086
Average anual catch 2014-2018: 1596
Total rods: 8 to 12
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Program includes: Ground transfers between Reykjavik and lodge, lodging in double room, full board, fishing on private water, service of 1 guide with an all terrain vehicle for every 2 fishermen
Program does not include: Flights, alcoholic beverages, fishing equipment,flies and accessories, personal expenses and tips, travel insurance with cancellation coverage (Available through PescaTravel)
Laxá en Aldadal
Also known as the Big Laxá, this river has drawn big fish seeking fly fishermen for years. Average weights of its msw salmon are the highest of any river in Iceland. This is a good size fly only river definitely best fished with two hand rods.
Total catch 2018: 608 salmon
Average annual catch 2006-2015: 905
Total rods: 18
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Price per rod: Consult
Laxá in Dölum
Over the years, Laxá í Dölum’s reputation as one of the great international Atlantic salmon fishing destinations has grown steadily. As its fame grew, it became popular with a priviledged group of famous public figures. Golf champion Jack Nicklaus and astronaut Neil Armstrong are just two examples of the numerous famous personalities that have fished its waters. Year after year, this river has placed among the best in Iceland both in terms of total annual catch and in terms of captures per rod day.
Total catch 2021: 891
Average annual catch 2014-2018: 1117
Total rods: 4
Fishing methods permitted: Fly
Availability: Sold out
Price: Consult
Laxá en Kjos
Perhaps there is no river that is more representative of the salmon rivers in Iceland than Laxá in Kjos. It is said that the fisherman who learns to fish this river properly, can fish any river in Iceland successfully. Its waters can be extremely technical and demanding, offering great opportunities to test ones skill fishing with floating lines and flies as small as a size 18. Every year it ranks among the top rivers in Iceland in terms of annual catch with an average of 1,200 to 2,400 salmon caught per year.
Total catch 2023: 603
Average annual catch 2020-2023: 904
Total rods: 8
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only
Availability: 2-5 August
Price: Consult
Program includes: Transfers iv between Reikiavik and the lodge, fishing permits, Service of a guide with all terrain vehicle per 2 fishermen, accommodation at fishing lodge, full board. Consult us about additional services
Does not include: Commercial flights, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses y tips
Laxá en Leirarsveit
This wonderful river located very close to Reykjavik is one of the surest bets for salmon fishing in Iceland. Every year it ranks among the the top 20 most productive Atlantic salmon rivers in Iceland. Most pools are easily accessed with four wheel drive vehicle and offer easy wading. Fishermen are accommodated at an excellent full-service lodge. Este río cerca de Reikiavik es una de las apuestas más seguras. Siempre queda entre los 20 o 25 ríos más productivos de Islandia.
Total catch 2023: 516
Average annual catch 2016-2020: 693
Total rods: 7
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only
Availability: 29 junio – 1 julio, 27 julio – 1 agosto, 15-17 agosto, 29-31 agosto, 14-19 septiembre
Price: Consult
Program includes: Fishing permits, Service of of one guide with all terrain vehicle per 2 fishermen, accommodation at fishing lodge, full board. Consult us about additional services
Does not include: Commercial flights, ground transfer between airport and lodge, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses y tips
Leirvogsa
This absolute gem of a salmon river is located just 25 minutes from downtown Reykjavik. Once you head up into the quiet little valley you would never know that you were so close to Iceland’s biggest city. The entire river is fished exclusively by 2 rods. Bait fishing is allowed in short lower section of the river but the rest is all fly fishing. This is a perfect choice for anglers who wat to enjoy fishing a quality salmon river without sacrificing the night life of Reykajvik.
Total catch 2023: 303
Average annual catch 2019-2023: 320
Total rods: 2
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Price per rod: Consult
Midfjardara
The Midfjardará system offers the quintessential experience in Atlantic salmon fishing in Iceland. Located in north-western Iceland, this wonderful river runs 115 km from its source to its mouth. Four rivers make up the river system including the main river the Miðfjarðará, the Austurá, the Vesturá and the smaller more intimate Núpsá. Together they provide some of the finest fly fishing for Atlantic salmon in the world. Of all of the rivers in Iceland which are completely wild (having no smolt release program), the Midfjardará is the most productive. It also happens to be one of Iceland’s best rivers for larger multi sea winter salmon.
Total catch 2023: 1334 salmon
Average catch 2014-2018: 3709 salmon
Total rods: 10
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability:
Fechas disponibles:
21-24 June: 1 rod
24-27 June: 1 rod
12-15 June: 2 rods
24-27 July: 2 rods
11-14 August: 2 rods
14-17 August: 2 rods
20-26 August: 2 rods
Price: Consult
Program includes: Ground transfers, lodging, full board, Guide with all terrain vehicle
Does not include: Commercial flights, travel insurance, drinks, personal expenses y tips
Nordura River
The Nordura River is known to Icelanders as the “most beautiful of rivers”. It flows through the Borgarfjordur region in western Iceland and is one of several tributaries to the glacial Hvita River. The Nordura ranks consistently among the top five salmon rivers in Iceland in terms of annual catch, with an average annual total of 2104 salmon over the last 10 years.
Total catch 2023: 1087
Media Capturas anuales 2014-2018: 1713
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Prices: Consult
Nordura II
Availability: Consults
Price: Consult
Program includes: Fishigng permits x 3 days y 3 nights de lodging in self service lodge
East Ranga River
Its massive smolt release program has pushed this popular river to the top of Iceland’s salmon rivers in terms of rod catch reaching the incredible total of 9070 salmon caught in the 2020 season. A high proportion of its fish are msw salmon. Because of its size you will want to fish it with a 2 hand rod, although in the season bait spin fishing are also permitted.
Total catch 2023: 2603 salmon
Average annual catch 2019-2023: 4360
Total rods: 18
Fishing methods allowed: Fly, spinning and bait
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
West Ranga River
Like the East Ranga the West Ranga also depends upon an extensive smolt release program. For years it has been either the top river or second river in Iceland in catch numbers. It is also a river which requires a 2 hand rod to cover properly.
Total catch 2023: 3587 salmon
Average annual catch 2019-2023: 3688
Total rods: 18
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability:
30 June- 4 July: 6,720€ per rod, 4,120€ shared rod
16-19 July: 7,170€ per rod, 4,140€ shared rod
17-21 August: 10, 360€ per rod, 5,920€ shared rod
2-4 or 4-6 September: 7,560€ per rod, 4,530€ per shared rod
6-10 September: 6,760€ per rod, 4,120€ shared rod
Program includes: Ground transfers, lodging, full board in the lodge, service of one guide with all terrain vehicle per 2 rods
Does not include: Commercial flights, travel insurance, drinks, personal expenses y tips
Sog River
Flowing out of Lake Thingvallavatn, the Sog or Sogid is Iceland’s largest clearwater river. It is a reasonably priced river known for large multi-winter salmon and plentiful char. The average annual catch of salmon on the Sog is approximately 400 fish and they can run up to over 20 pounds. However, the river also offers good fishing for arctic char of up to 3 kilos in size. One of the big advantages that the Sog has over many Icelandic salmon rivers is that it never suffers problems with water levels as it is fed by the largest lake in Iceland. It is thus immune from the low water problems that come with periodic droughts that wreak havoc from time to time on the fishing on other Icelandic rivers.
Total catch 2013: 709 salmon
Total rods: 10
Availability: Consult
Fishing methods allowed: Fly, spinning and bait
Rods available: 3
Price: Consult
Program includes: Fishing permits and accomodations in self service lodge
Does not include: Commercial flights, transfers, full board, guide service, travel insurance y personal expenses
Svartá River
This lesser known salmon river is a tributary of Iceland’s famous Blanda River. It provides excellent sport for salmon fly fishermen who prefer more intimate scenarios without giving up the possibility of catching larger fish. Its waters are especially well suited to one hand rods and delicate presentations. Guests stay at a good self-service lodge
Total catch 2018: 129 salmon
Average annual catch: 2014-2018: 307
Total rods: 4
Availability: Consult
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Prices: Consult
NORWAY:
Aaelva River
This magnificent river offers one of the best catch ratios per rod in Norway. It also offers the possibility of trophy salmon of up to over 20 kgs. Guests are accommodated at a comfortable full service lodge just a few minutes walk from the river.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price per rod: Consult
Program includes: 7 nights accommodation, 7 days of fishing in private water, guide service, full board
Does not include: Commercial flights, ground transfers between Trondheim and the lodge, fishing license and equipment, flies, tips, personal expenses or any unspecified expenses
Gaula River
The Gaula River is one of the most reknowned salmon rivers in all of Norway. It is known by Atlantic salmon fishermen around the world for its fabulous fly water and large salmon. It offers excellent possibilities for fish of over 20 lbs with occasional fish that may even surpass the 40 lb mark. It is the second most productive river in Norway, surpassed only by the Tana, a river which is twice as long. The Gaula rises from its headwaters in the mountains of central Norway in the area of Holtàlen and flows 145 kilometers to its mouth in Trondheim Fjord. With no dams at any point along its path, it is a completely free flowing river.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
Lakselva River
The Lakselva is one of Norway’s legendary big fish rivers. It is also one of its most exclusive Atlantic salmon destinations. We offfer full service programs and fishing on some of this river’s best private water.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price per rod: Consult
Program includes: 7 nights lodging, 7 days of fishing in private water, guide service, full board, all ground transfers
Does not include: Commercial flights, fishing license and equipment, flies, tips, personal expenses or any unspecified expenses
Malselv River
One of Norway’s lesser known big salmon rivers, the Malselv is larger but mostly wadeable river with beautiful fly water for spey fishermen and fantastic spinning water. Although in terms of captures it has always been one of Norway’s top rivers, it has never received an excessive amount of pressure from visiting anglers. Historically for many years the river was fished by English noblemen. More recently it was highlighted in the book “Fifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die”.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
Program includes: 3 nights lodging in country hotel, 3 days of fishing in private water, guide service 5 hours per day, all ground transfers
Does not include: Commercial flights, full board, fishing license and equipment, guide, flies, tips, personal expenses or any unspecified expenses
Namsen River
For the Atlantic salmon fisherman looking for big fish, the Namsen River is definitely a destination to keep in mind. Every year fish of 40+ lbs are caught here. The largest recorded salmon caught in the Namsen weighed 68 lbs! Curiously despite being such a good river for large fish, it also tends to be a very reliable river as it also offers excellent runs of 2 year salmon and grilse to assure good catch numbers.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price: Consult
Program includes: lodging en un hotel rural, pesca in private water,
Does not include: Commercial flights, full board, fishing license and equipment, guide, flies, tips, personal expenses or any unspecified expenses
Grindal Salmon Lodge, Orkla River
Averaging 5,500 rod caught salmon per year, the Orkla River is not only one of the most beautiful salmon rivers in Norway it is also one of the most productive. The Orkla is somewhat smaller than its nearby neighbor, the Gaula. Even so, it is still a large river with powerful currents producing very strong salmon that often grow to considerable sizes.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly only
Availability: Consult
Price per rod: Consult
Reisa River
The Reisa is a big fish salmon river. Few rivers in the world can boast such high probabilities of hooking fish in the 30lb+ range. In contrast to the evolution of many salmon rivers worldwide, the returns of large salmon are actually improving from year to year. Similar to its sister river a bit farther north, the Alta, the Reisa can claim that at least 40% of returning salmon have weights of over 15 lbs and more than half of these weigh over 20 lbs.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly
Availability: Consult
Price per rod:
Program includes: Transfer i/v between Sorkjosen Airport and lodging, 7 nights lodging individual rooms with on suite bathrooms, full board, 6 full days of fishing, Service of one guide and boat for every two clients
Does not include: Commercial flights, full board, fishing license and equipment, guide, flies, tips, personal expenses or any unspecified expenses
NOTE: *All prices are subject to availability and may vary without notice. Cancelations with refunds are permitted only if PescaTravel is able to replace the travellers. In such case a 200€ fee per person will be applied. We recommend contracting travel insurance with cancellation coverage – available through PescaTravel. 50% of total is due upon reservation and the remaining 50% due 60 to 90 days prior to trip start date depending on the destination. We reserve the right to reprogram or cancel activities due to the weather, for the guest’s safety or reasons of Force Majeur. Any added costs incurred in such case will be the responsibility of the guest.
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