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LATEST AVAILABILITIES FOR ICELAND IN\u00a0 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n East Rang\u00e1, 3-7 July<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n CANADA<\/strong><\/p>\n Bonaventure River<\/a> Grand Cascapedia, Gaspe Eagle River, Labrador <\/strong><\/p>\n IRELAND<\/strong><\/p>\n River Finn<\/a> River Blackwater<\/a> River Mourne<\/a> River Moy <\/p>\n ICELAND<\/strong><\/p>\n Breiddals\u00e1<\/a> Deildara River Fnjoska<\/span> Grimsa Haukadalsa Hitar\u00e1 Hr\u00fatafjardar\u00e1 Jokla I<\/a> Jokla II<\/a> Langa<\/a> Lax\u00e1 en Aldadal Lax\u00e1 en Kjos<\/a> Lax\u00e1 en Leirarsveit Leirvogsa<\/a> <\/span>Midfjardara<\/a> Nordura River<\/a> Nordura II<\/a> East Ranga River<\/a> West Ranga River<\/a> Sog River<\/a> Svart\u00e1 River NORWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n Aaelva River Gaula River<\/a> Lakselva River Malselv River<\/a> Namsen River<\/a>
Hitar\u00e1, 17-19 July (Mejor fecha de la temporada!): 2 ca\u00f1as<\/span>
J\u00f6kla, 13-17 July:\u00a0 2 rods<\/span>
Lax\u00e1 en Leirarsveit, Rods available for various dates in August and September<\/span>
Nordura, Rods available for various prime time dates
Stora Lax\u00e1, Rods available for various dates between June 24th and September 15th<\/span>
Vididals\u00e1, 21-24 July: 2 rods<\/span>
West Rang\u00e1, Rods available for various dates in June and July<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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\u2019s premier destinations for Atlantic salmon fishing. One of the best places to experience this is one of Gaspe\u2019s best lodges, Camp Bonaventure. Guests have access to private waters on three of Canada\u2019s 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. 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.<\/span>
Techniques allowed: Fly only<\/span><\/p>\n
A must do once in a lifetime destination a travelling salmon fisherman. Guests are lodged at the beautiful Salmon Lodge. The program\u00a0 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. 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.<\/span>
Techniques allowed: Fly only<\/span><\/p>\n
One of Canada\u2019s 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. Program includes: 7 nights lodging in double cabin\u00a0 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.
Total rods: 12-16
Techniques allowed: Fly only<\/p>\n
The River Finn as a destination for salmon fishermen might be one of Ireland\u2019s 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 \u201cSimply Red\u201d, has already converted this river into a destination of reference among a small group of anglers who have had the privilege to visit it. 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. Customized programs available
Total rods: 3 – 6
Techniques allowed: Fly and spinning with lures with single barbless hooks<\/p>\n
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 mansi\u00f3n or local bed & breakfast. Customized programs available
Techniques allowed: Fly, spinning and bait<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
World renowned for its legendary \u201cRidge Pool\u201d, 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.
Techniques allowed: Fly, spinning and bait<\/p>\n
The Brei\u00f0dals\u00e1 River is a beautiful mid-sized salmon river located on the East coast of Iceland near the village of Brei\u00f0dalsv\u00edk. Incuded in the fishery\u2019s rotation are the tributaries, Tinnudals\u00e1 and Nor\u00f0urdals\u00e1, 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 Breiddals\u00e1 which offers large pools with beautiful fly water. The entire system provides enough variety to content just about any kind of fly fisherman. 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.<\/span>
Catch 2018: 110 salmon<\/span>
Average catch 2014-2018: 253 salmon<\/span>
Total rods: 6<\/span>
Techniques allowed: Fly, spinning and bait<\/span><\/p>\n
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.\u00a0
Catch in 2022: 185 salmon
Total rods: 3
Techniques allowed: Fly
Includes: Fishing permits & self-service lodge<\/p>\n
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\u2019s salmon reproduce naturally with no human intervention. Its cold waters also provide excellent habitat to a healthy population of sea-run char. Porgrams include fishing permit and lodging in self-service lodge.<\/span>
Total catch 2023: 324 salmon<\/span>
Average annual catch 2014 -2018: 269 salmon<\/span>
Total rods: 8<\/span>
Permitted methods: Fly and spinning<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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 \u201cQueen of Rivers\u201d by the locals, the Grimsa is indeed one of the loveliest salmon rivers in the country for fly fishing. 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<\/span>
Total catch 2024: 1123 salmon
Average annual catch 2019-2023: 711 salmon
Total rods: 8
<\/span>Permitted methods: Fly only<\/span><\/p>\n
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 2024: 428
Average annual catch 2014-2018: 714
Total rods: 5
<\/span>Techniques allowed: Fly<\/span><\/p>\n
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.\u00a0
Total catch 2023: 431 salmon
Average annual catch: 2020-2023: 546
Total rods: 4-6
Techniques allowed: Fly<\/span><\/p>\n
We sometimes have openings for the fabulous 3 rod river a perfect program for 3 or 4 friends as rod sharing is allowed. 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.
Rod catch 2024: 470 salmon
Total rods: 3
Fishing methods allowed: Fly\u00a0<\/p>\n
Located 40 kilometers to the north west of the town of Egilssta\u00f0ir on the east coast of Iceland, the J\u00f6kla 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 J\u00f6kla 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 J\u00f6kla\u2019s clear water tributaries, a salmon spawning and smolt release program was established. In just a few years the J\u00f6kla fishery reached the amazing mark of 800 salmon caught in a single season. 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.
Rod catch 2024: 1163 salmon
Average Catch 2020-2024: 698 salmon
Total rods: 8
Fishing methods permitted: Fly<\/p>\n
Jokla II is the upper section of the river which is sold separately as an unguided program with self-service lodging. eastern side of the Vatnajokull Glaciar flowing 100 kilometers to where it empties into the North Atlantic Ocean. Prior to the construct
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The Lang\u00e1 River is usually one of Iceland\u2019s 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\u2019s 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. 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
Total catch 2024: 1292
Average anual catch 2014-2018: 1596
Total rods: 8 to 12
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only<\/p>\n
Also known as the Big Lax\u00e1, 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 2024: 820 salmon
Average annual catch 2006-2015:\u00a0905
Total rods: 18
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only<\/p>\n
Perhaps there is no river that is more representative of the salmon rivers in Iceland than Lax\u00e1 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. 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.<\/span>
Total catch 2024: 911 salmon<\/span>
Average annual catch 2020-2023: 904<\/span>
Total rods: 8<\/span>
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only<\/span><\/p>\n
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. 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.<\/span>\u00a0
Total catch\u00a0<\/span>2024: 858
Average annual catch<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>2016-2020: 693
Total rods:\u00a0<\/span>7
Fishing methods permitted: Fly only<\/span>
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<\/span>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\u2019s 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.
<\/span>Total catch 2024: 279
<\/span>Average annual catch 2019-2023: 320
<\/span>Total rods: 2
<\/span>Fishing methods permitted: Fly only<\/span>
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The Midfjardar\u00e1 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 Mi\u00f0fjar\u00f0ar\u00e1, the Austur\u00e1, the Vestur\u00e1 and the smaller more intimate N\u00faps\u00e1. 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 Midfjardar\u00e1 is the most productive. It also happens to be one of Iceland\u2019s best rivers for larger multi sea winter salmon. Program includes: lodging, full board, fishing permits, one guide with all terrain vehicle per 2 rods.
<\/span>Total catch 2024: 2458 salmon
<\/span>Average catch 2014-2018: 3709 salmon
<\/span>Total rods: 10
<\/span>Fishing methods allowed: Fly<\/span>
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The Nordura River is known to Icelanders as the \u201cmost beautiful of rivers\u201d. 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\u00a0salmon over the last 10 years.\u00a0
Total catch 2024: 1703
Media Capturas anuales 2014-2018:\u00a01713
Fishing methods allowed: Fly<\/p>\n
This is the upper section of the Nordura River which is fished by 3 rods. Program includes: Fishing permits x 3 days y 3 nights de lodging in self service lodge.<\/p>\n
Its massive smolt release program has pushed this popular river to the top of Iceland\u2019s 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 2024: 2202 salmon
Average annual catch 2019-2023: 4360
Total rods: 18
Fishing methods allowed: Fly, spinning and bait<\/p>\n
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. Program includes: Ground transfers, lodging, full board in the lodge, service of one guide with all terrain vehicle per 2 rods.
Total catch 2024: 4601 salmon
Average annual catch 2019-2023: 3688
Total rods: 18
Fishing methods allowed: Fly<\/p>\n
Flowing out of Lake Thingvallavatn, the Sog or Sogid is Iceland\u2019s 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
Fishing methods allowed: Fly only
Program includes:\u00a0 Fishing permits and accomodations in self service lodge<\/p>\n
This lesser known salmon river is a tributary of Iceland\u2019s 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
Fishing methods allowed: Fly<\/p>\n
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. Program includes: 7 nights accommodation, 7 days of fishing in private water, guide service, full board.
Fishing methods allowed: Fl
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The\u00a0Gaula 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.\u00a0It 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 Holt\u00e0len 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.\u00a0
Fishing methods allowed: Fly<\/p>\n
The Lakselva is one of Norway\u2019s 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\u2019s best private water. Program includes: 7 nights lodging, 7 days of fishing in private water, guide service, full board, all ground transfers.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly<\/p>\n
One of Norway\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 \u201cFifty More Places to Fly Fish Before You Die\u201d. Program includes: 3 nights lodging in country hotel, 3 days of fishing in private water, guide service 5 hours per day, all ground transfers
Fishing methods allowed: Fly<\/p>\n
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. \u00a0The 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. Program includes: lodging en un hotel rural, pesca in private water.
Fishing methods allowed: Fly and spinning<\/p>\n