Miðdalsá runs through a lush green valley in west Iceland. The river is delicate and gin clear and offers fishing for sea run arctic char and the odd salmon. There is a nice basic cottage with a view over the river, two rooms and space for up to 8 people. There is a full kitchen with a fridge and outside …
The reasons I cannot get enough of Scotland
There is no place like Scotland. I have been there almost every year since I was a little kid and it holds a very dear place in my heart. I will share some of the memories I hold so dear there and what fascinates me. Fishing in Scotish rivers, such as the Dee, I think is well described as historical. …
Trout and Salmon paradise only a short flight away
In recent years tourism in Iceland has bloomed and as a result it has never been as convenient or easy to reach our beautiful island. We used to have only one carrier and prices to match but now there are many airlines flying in to Iceland and fares can be „cheap as chips“. If you want to pop over the …
The most beautiful beat in the world?
In Stóra Laxá beat four the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. Gin clear river flowing through spectacular canyons. The salmon is easy to spot but chances are that if you see the salmon he has already spotted you long before. And usually a spooked salmon is not willing to fall for any fly in your arsenal. Therefore it is always best …
Tungufljot Trout Beat
Our trout beat in Tungufljot is getting more and more popular as news spreads about the good fishing and diversity of the beat. The trout beat is extremely large and consists of a river system with a large main river and smaller tributaries. In the rivers all techniques are useful, large streamers in the main river but smaller more delicate …
Miðdalsá – Arctic char and salmon
Little Middalsa in West Iceland is a „petit “beauty. The river runs through a lush valley with farms on each side, but if you venture further upstream you find yourself alone in the world in a remote valley with nothing but the birds and a few sheep to keep you company. And there is nice fish to be caught. Most …
Fishing gear for Iceland?
quite often get the question from my clients about which gear to use and if they can bring their trusty equipment along for the journey to Iceland. Well there is no simple answer to the first question as it depends a lot on the river and conditions. But the majority of rivers in Iceland are best suited for a single …
Hvannadalsa – gin clear and perfect for the hitch
Hvannadalsa is a 3 rod river, beutifully located in a very unique and remote place, great for those who prefer relaxed and private fishing. valgerdur@lax-a.is It is delightful to fish Hvannadalsa with the fly; the river is gin clear so you can spot the salmon in most of the places and you will for sure find some great fighters as the salmon in Hvannadalsa is known to be …
A monster salmon from Svartá
Svartá is our little gem in the north of Iceland. The river has four rods and plenty of space for every angler. Svartá has been really productive this summer with about 500 salmon caught to the five rods. In the river junction to Blanda the river is absolutely full of salmon with at least 200 seen in pool „Hólmabreiða“. One …
River Blanda sets a new Icelandic record
We have just heard that river Blanda is now up to 4230 salmon caught this summer. Not only is this a all-time record for the river, this is also a new Icelandic record for most salmon caught in a naturally stocked river. The previous record is from Þverá/Kjarará from 2005 when 4165 salmon were caught. River Blanda has been on …