Battle Hill Lodge – Week 7&8 Report (October 2–14, 2025) As the fall season nears its end, Battle Hill Lodge continues to deliver unforgettable moments, big fish, and great company. The past two weeks brought a mix of weather and conditions, but also some of the best late-season fishing of the year. Week 7 (October
This past week(September 26 – October 2) was one of the toughest of the season so far. Heavy rain and high water levels made conditions challenging, but perseverance paid off with some memorable catches. 🎣 Stats from the week: Despite the difficult weather, anglers were rewarded with quality fish, and the system continues to show
It’s never too early to start planning your dream fishing trip to Iceland. With demand higher than ever, many of our prime 2026 dates are already filling up. Whether your goal is to chase Atlantic salmon on legendary rivers, stalk massive brown trout in gin-clear waters, or experience the untouched wilderness of the Highlands, now
Another week to remember at Battle Hill Lodge! Despite a mix of conditions, starting with mild weather before the skies opened up and rivers briefly blew out, anglers made the most of their time on the water and were rewarded with fantastic fishing. Key stats: Even with one lost day due to high water, the
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
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
This August, we had the pleasure of welcoming photographer and angler Benjamin Ethridge to Iceland. His trip with us included time at the Highland Fishing Lodge as well as a visit to Lake Thingvallavatn, chasing its legendary brown trout. Between long days on the water and evenings spent at the lodge, Benjamin captured the spirit
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Battle Hill Lodge – Opening Week Success The 2025 sea trout season at Battle Hill is off to a fantastic start. Over the first week, our guests landed 88 fish on 7 rods, with the largest measuring an impressive 86 cm/34″. Conditions have been excellent, and the fishing has reflected that. Sea trout are already
Planning a fishing trip to Iceland? Whether you’re casting dry flies to char in the Highlands, swinging streamers for sea trout on the South Coast, or drifting for salmon in the Northwest, packing the right gear is essential for both comfort and success on the water. In this guide, we’ll break down what you need
This summer, we had the pleasure of welcoming back our friend, photographer and writer Jess McGlothlin to Iceland. Jess is known worldwide for her ability to capture the soul of fly fishing, not just the fish, but the people, places, and small moments that make the experience so memorable. Throughout her trip with Fish Partner,