Salmon fishing in Iceland , the Tungufljot river

We are expecting now after years of hard work that Tungufljot river will be better and better for the years to come , there will be a good number of Salmon next summer. When Tungufljot was at it´s best the best season catch was 2800 salmon to 6 rods! We have great expectation now for the future. Arni arnibald@lax-a.is Mobile +354 8983601

Fishing memories of 2014

Some would categorize last summer as slow here in Iceland. I on the other hand would say it was great. Perhaps I did not catch the same amount as in the summer of 2013 or 2008 but fishing is always great, always. And there are always good memories to be shared. And one of my most cherished memories from any …

Greenland Review

We spent three wonderful days at the lodge, fishing and sightseeing. But the highlight of the trip was the wonderful companionship of the staff; Johan, Thommie and Simon. These fellows made our trip! – perfect gentlemen and pleasant to be around! Great time! Daryll Southwich, USA I was completely surpised by the beautiful accommodations and gourmet meals. I was comfortable …

Sioraq river in Greenland

One of the rivers in the Siroaq area offers great fishing. It is a clear water river and we do a lot of sight fishing here. There are, as in many other places, a great number of Arctic Char running up the river. It is an ideal place for the fly fisherman and the beauty of the surroundings are breathtaking. …

The Svarta river in the north – a single hand dream

Svartá is one of the absolute best fly-fishing rivers in Iceland. It‘s size is perfect for the single handed rod, large enough so that you don‘t have to sneak up to the bank but small enough to be covered easily with the single handed rod.  Floating lines, small flies and hitch tubes are the optimum tools here – but keep …

Asgardur beat – perfect location

If you are looking for an exellant salmon beat near Reykjavik, situated in the perfect enviroment – Sog Asgardur is your place. This is a beautiful river situated only 45 minutes from the capital. The lodge is perfectly situated at the river bank with view from the jacuzzi over the river and mountains nearby. This beat is well known for …

Monster salmon from river DEE

Mr. Gordon Smith caught the fish of a lifetime when he was fishing the trees pool on Birse beat in river DEE on October 15th. The Salmon was measured and verified by two guides to be 37 pounds! As you can see the salmon has changed colors and thus has been in the river for some time. It must have …

Final numbers from Stóra Laxá

Yesterday was the last day of fishing in river Stóra Laxá. The final number of caught fish was 882 salmons and 53 trout. Of the 882 salmons, 603 were over 70cm and 10 were over 100cm which puts them in the 20 pound plus bracket. A total of 69% of the catch this summer was a two year salmon with …

Sydri Bru – fantastic family choice

This one rod beat in Sogið, only 45 minute drive from Reykjavik, is perfect for those who don’t want to travel far from the capital for a couple of days of salmon fishing. The beat has the most salmon caught on the river per rod with around 100 to 150 salmon caught each year. It has a fantastic house that …

Great report from Pierre Affre from Stora Laxa

We had a great report from Pierre Affre fishing Stora Laxa this year, here is what he had to say about a week starting slow and getting so much better in a matter of days: When we arrived at the lodge of Beat 1 & 2 on the 24 th of august, on the Stora Laxa,  I rushed for the log …