Fisherwoman holding a large brown trout in Icelandic river.

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 of the week measured 92 cm (36 in), one of many strong, healthy trout that capped off what has been an incredible fall season.

From the first runs of silver sea trout in August to the deep-colored autumn fish of October, it’s been a year to remember at Battle Hill Lodge. The camaraderie, food, and energy around the lodge stayed high right until the very last cast.

As the 2025 season comes to an end, we want to thank all our guests and guides who made this year so special. Rebookings for fall 2026 have already begun, and with many guests securing their same weeks, we recommend reaching out early to get on the waitlist.

👉 See the full photo gallery below for a look back at a memorable final week on Iceland’s South Coast.

Close-up of a brown trout caught in a river with a fly-fishing rod.
Fisherman holding a large, spotted fish near a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a rainbow trout in shallow water.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a rainbow trout over a fishing net in the river.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with fishing gear at sunset.
A fish caught in a river with a fishing net nearby.
Fisherman casting a line in a calm river with rolling hills.
Man holding a large rainbow trout in a river with grassy banks.
Fly-fisherman casting with a rod in a river under blue sky.
Brown trout caught in a shallow river with a fly fishing rod nearby.
Man holding a large Atlantic salmon by the riverbank.
Fishing at a riverside in natural outdoor setting with a person casting a line.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout near a riverbank in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river with cliffs in the background.
Vast trout caught during fishing excursion with Fish Partner outdoors.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river with a clear blue sky.
Fishing rod cast into a river with a bridge in the background.
Fisherman holding a brown trout in a river with a fly-fishing outfit.
Man holding a large brown trout in a river landscape.
Fly-fishing rod cast from a bridge over a river with grassy banks.
Angler holding a large brown trout in a river with mountains in the background.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Aurora borealis illuminating the night sky over a dark landscape.
Fisherman standing in river casting a fly line with a clear sky.
Fishing rod cast over a river with grassy hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Rainbow trout lying on riverbed with fly-fishing rod nearby.
Woman in fly-fishing gear holding a large fish over a river.
Smiling angler holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fisherman's hand holding a brown trout in shallow water.
Man holding a big brown trout near a riverbank in Iceland.
Man holding a large brown trout in a river with green cliffs.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Man holding a large fish with a fly-fishing rod in hand.
Fisherman holding a rainbow trout over a net in a river.
Vastfish on the riverbank, caught by angler in outdoor fishing adventure, showcasing freshwater catch.
Angler holding a large fish in a river with grassy hills in the background.
Man holding a large fish in a river with mossy rocks.
Large wild brown trout caught during river fishing by two anglers in outdoor natural setting.
Fisherman holding a large fish over water with a smile.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout by the riverbank.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river landscape.
Rainbow trout caught by a fly fisherman standing in a river landscape.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a stream.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout in a river.
Man holding two fish with a smile after a successful catch.
Close-up of a fly-fisherman's hand casting a fly rod over a river.
Woman holding a fish while fly-fishing in Icelandic waters.
Fisherman casting fly line in a river with cloudy sky.
Smiling angler holding a large rainbow trout by a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout near a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout by the riverbank.
Rainbow trout caught in a fishing net on a riverbank.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a big brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Smiling angler holding a large fish over calm lake water.
Fisherman holding a large, spotted fish near a river.
Sunset over a mountain with a winding road in Iceland.
Angler holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Man holding a large Atlantic salmon by a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river with hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout near a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a fish in a lake with misty background.
Vibrant outdoor fishing scene featuring a man catching a large fish in a scenic river setting.
Fisherman holding a large trout in a river with a blue sky.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish in a river at sunset.
Fisherman holding a rainbow trout over a river with a net.
Big rainbow trout caught during fishing trip in scenic mountain river.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish in a river with a clear sky.
Angler holding a freshly caught fish over a calm lake.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river with blue sky.
Fly-fisherman holding a large fish in a river with hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with grassy banks.
Angler in waterproof gear casting a fly line in a river.
Man holding a large rainbow trout in a river with rocky banks.
Man holding a sizable fish in a river with hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout by the riverbank.
Fisherman's hand holding a large fish in a river.

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

Sindri Hlíðar Jónsson

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