Sindri Hlíðar Jónsson

Written by Sindri Hlíðar Jónsson, Co-Owner of Fish Partner. With over a decade of experience guiding and managing fisheries across Iceland, Sindri has helped hundreds of anglers discover Iceland’s unique fly-fishing destinations.

Large rainbow trout caught during fly fishing in river with scenic mountain background.

Battle Hill Lodge – Final Week of the 2025 Season

October 14–20, 2025 The 2025 Battle Hill Lodge season wrapped up in perfect fashion, mild autumn weather, clear skies, and rivers in great shape, setting the tone for a fantastic closing week. Anglers landed 206 sea trout, along with a handful of Arctic char, brown trout, and even the occasional Atlantic salmon. The biggest fish […]

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Trout fishing on a serene lake with scenic mountain views in the background.

Fish Partner Acquires Lease for the Famous ION Beats on Lake Þingvallavatn

Fish Partner is proud to announce that we have secured the lease for the renowned ION beats on Lake Þingvallavatn, Þorsteinsvík, and Ölfusvatnsárós. These world-class beats are home to some of best wild brown trout fishing on the planet. They are now available exclusively to Fish Partner clientele, ensuring our guests unique access to these

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Fly Fishing in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know (FAQ Guide)

Iceland is one of the most unique fly-fishing destinations in the world, a place where wild rivers, crystal-clear spring creeks, and glacial lakes hold some of the planet’s most powerful trout and salmon. Every year, anglers travel from across the globe to experience its unspoiled landscapes and incredible fis, from the ancient brown trout of

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Trophy Trout Adventure lake thingvallavatn brown trout

Villingavatnsárós Beat Expanded for 2026

We’re excited to announce an important update for the 2026 season at Lake Þingvallavatn.The legendary Villingavatnsárós beat 3A, long known as one of the finest trophy brown trout beats in Iceland, has been extended to include the neighboring Villingavatnsárós beat 3B. This means anglers fishing Villingavatnsárós will now have access to even more water, including

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Big rainbow trout caught during fishing trip in scenic river setting.

Battle Hill Lodge – Week 4 Fishing Report

Week 4 at Battle Hill Lodge, 14-20. September brought changing conditions, hard-fighting sea trout, and some incredible memories with a truly international group of anglers from the US, Ireland, Wales, and South Africa. The week began with heavy rain and high water, which made for perfect streamer conditions, and the fishing was on fire. Later

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Big rainbow trout caught during fly fishing in Iceland with two anglers holding the fish.

Battle Hill Lodge – Week 2 & 3 Fishing Report

Week 2 (September 2–8)We welcomed a great group of seven anglers from our friends at Orvis. The week began with challenging conditions, unseasonably high temperatures, and bright sunshine kept the fish on edge and made presentations tricky. Despite that, the group made the best of it and brought some fantastic fish to the net. By

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