Fly Odyssey: Freshwater Fly Fishing Destination: Iceland

Fly Fishing Iceland

Fly fishing in Iceland is a dream for those anglers who love to fish for Salmonids. Iceland is famous for its salmon and sea trout fly fishing and also has substantial brown trout, arctic char and a unique sea-run Char fishery that provide a diverse range of species to fish for on any trip to the region. Surrounded by a beautifully sculptured landscape of glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes, portentous peaks and vast lava deserts there are few more scenic places in the world to fly-fish.

Iceland Salmon Fishing

Iceland is full of famous salmon rivers and Fly Odyssey can know offer you a selection of fantastic waters for your next trip to Iceland. The salmon fishing of Iceland is privately owned and highly controlled. Rods are at a premium and bookings are required well in advance of your trip to ensure a rod is available. Fly-fishing for salmon on the following rivers are being offered in 2008:

The Breiddalsa River

The Breiddalsa river averages 700-900 fish per year.

The new Breiddalsa Lodge is located on the banks of the river it offers a spectacular view over the river and surrounding high jagged mountain peaks across the valley. Great effort has been put into giving the visiting anglers the maximum comfort needed after a good day's fishing. Non-fishing guests are able to relax and enjoy the surroundings in complete privacy.

2008 Dates & Rates

Season	Per rod per day (all inclusive)	Rod sharing or non-fishing guest
2nd-11th July	£680	£430
11th-17th July	£850	£600
23rd-29th July	£1120	£650
29th July-7th Sept	£1350	£750
7th-29th Sept	£920	£600

All inclusive rates provide accommodation, full board, guide service and local ground transfers.

Hrutafjardara River

The Hrutafjardara River is situated in the North of Iceland approximately two hours drive from Reykjavik. The river has a combination of Salmon and Arctic Char and is now fly only. In 2007 the catch totalled nearly 400 salmon on the three rods, making up for a weekly catch of 50 salmon.

A self-catering lodge overlooks the river and is a great place to relax after a day's fishing. The lodge contains 3 twin-bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and sitting room.

2008 Dates & Rates

Season	Per rod per day (all inclusive)
2nd July - 30th Sept	£700 - £1400

All inclusive rates provide accommodation, full board, guide service and local ground transfers.

Fögruhlidara, Kalda and Jokla Rivers

Fancy something a little different in Iceland. This package is a combined four rod fishery involving three rivers in the northeast of Iceland, The Fögruhlídará, Kalda and the Jokla. The Fögruhlídará is one of Iceland’s most consistent and excellent sea run Char rivers, while the Kalda is a river being improved with a smolt releasing program. While fishing these rivers, clients also have the possibility of taking part in our experimental fishing of the former dramatic glacier river Jökla, now reduced to a moderate flowing clear river due to a new hydro electric dam. The Jokla estuary also has some of the finest sea Char fishing in the country and this is included in the package.

A new first class lodge situated on Kaldá’s banks and a mere five minute drive from one river to the other will provide a comfortable and unique setting for your stay.

2008 Dates & Rates

Season	Per rod per day (all inclusive)	Rod sharing or non-fishing guest
26th July - 7th Aug	£500	£350
7th Aug - 30th Sept	£570	£380

All inclusive rates provide accommodation, full board, guide service and local ground transfers.

Laxa in Nesjum

When in good condition, this river is one of the very best value for money rivers you’ll find. A smolt-releasing program has been in place for several years now and has enhanced the run of wild fish. Over 100 salmon were taken in 2 weeks in the 2007 season despite low water conditions and there are high hopes that this river will continue to improve. When considering the price/fish per rod, the Nesjum offers outstanding value and has to be one of the best deals for salmon fishing in Iceland today.

Accommodation is in a self-catering lodge near the river and contains three twin-bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen and sitting room.

Season	Per rod per day (all inclusive)	Rod sharing or non-fishing guest
20th July - 30th July	£500	£350
Aug - Sept	£570	£380

All inclusive rates provide accommodation, full board, guide service and local ground transfers.

Fly fishing: Sea trout, Brown trout and Arctic Char

While Iceland is famed for its Salmon fishing it also has outstanding Sea trout, brown trout and Arctic char opportunities for those who are keen to explore the region. Fly Odyssey has a variety of options and can tailor a trip to experience the lake char fishing combined with some of the finest sea-run brown and Arctic char and brown trout fishing available in the country.

Minnivallalaekur river

The Minnivallalaekur is famous for producing wild trout between 10 and 16 lb each season. Fish average in excess of 3lb and there is no prettier place to fly-fish in Iceland.

The lodge sits on a bend in the river, right next to one of the best pools and with a magnificent view to Mt Hekla in the distance. There are four twin-bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting room, and a veranda with spa.

2008 Dates & Rates

Season	Per rod per day (all inclusive)	Rod sharing or non-fishing guest
Aug - Sept	£300	£200

All inclusive rates provide accommodation, full board, guide service and local ground transfers.

The Breiddalsa River

This first class salmon river also has outstanding char, sea trout and brown trout fishing in season.

2008 Dates & Rates

Season	Per rod per day (all inclusive)	Rod sharing or non-fishing guest
1st May - 30th May	£300	£200

All inclusive rates provide accommodation, full board, guide service and local ground transfers.

Fögruhlidara, Kalda and Jokla Rivers

The sea-run char fishing on the lower reaches of the Jokla are one of the more unique fisheries to be found in Iceland.

2008 Dates & Rates

Season	Per rod per day (all inclusive)	Rod sharing or non-fishing guest
1st June - 20th July	£300	£200

All inclusive rates provide accommodation, full board, guide service and local ground transfers.

Tungulaekur and Grenlaekur Rivers

This is a private fishery used solely by its owners. We are very fortunate to be able to access these first-class sea trout rivers. Tungulaekur is renowned for producing large sea-trout every season. The fishing is from the Falls Pool down to the junction with the much bigger glacial river. Although only a short stretch of river, it has a good variety of pools and some of the most amazing sea-trout fishing you will find anywhere in the world. Availability is at a premium.

2008 Dates & Rates

Season	Per rod per day (all inclusive)	Rod sharing or non-fishing guest
1st June - 20th July	£600	£400

All inclusive rates provide accommodation, full board, guide service and local ground transfers.