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Battle Hill Lodge – Opening Weeks 2025 Report

The 2025 season at Battle Hill Lodge is off to a strong and memorable start.

Week 1 Highlights

  • 5 anglers landed over 200 sea-run brown trout.
  • Steady fishing throughout the week with a strong average of fish per rod.
  • The biggest fish of the week measured 90 cm, a stunning early season specimen.
  • Guests were treated not only to great fishing but also to incredible northern lights displays and top-notch cuisine from the lodge kitchen.

Week 2 Highlights

  • 5 rods accounted for 167 sea trout — averaging 5.5 fish per rod per day.
  • Early in the week, anglers faced bright sunshine and low water, demanding careful, technical fishing.
  • Later, heavy rain and a dramatic rise in river levels led to the loss of nearly a full day of fishing.
  • Despite the conditions, the group fished hard, adapted well, and produced another excellent week.

Looking Ahead

With spring well underway, we’re excited to see what the next few weeks will bring. If these opening weeks are any indication, it’s going to be another memorable season at Battle Hill Lodge!


Fall 2025 Availability

There are still a few opportunities to join us at Battle Hill this fall:

  • Aug 27 – Sep 2: 4 slots available
  • Oct 8 – 14: 4 slots available
  • Oct 14 – 20: 2 slots available

Contact us

Popular Fishing

A private beat on the legendary Big Laxá, offering excellent fishing for large wild brown trout alongside Atlantic salmon in beautiful Aðaldalur.
Species: Brown trout · Atlantic salmon
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Vörðuholt Lodge

Vast North Iceland river system offering exceptional Atlantic salmon fishing alongside wild brown trout and Arctic char across its varied beats.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering options

A private beat on the legendary Big Laxá, offering excellent fishing for large wild brown trout alongside Atlantic salmon in beautiful Aðaldalur.
Species: Brown trout · Atlantic salmon
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Vörðuholt Lodge

Vast North Iceland river system offering exceptional Atlantic salmon fishing alongside wild brown trout and Arctic char across its varied beats.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering options

Beautiful crystal-clear North Iceland river combining intimate Atlantic salmon fishing with an excellent population of wild brown trout.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: July–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering lodge

Accessability

  • Easy – Very little hiking required, easy for every one.
  • Modrate – Some hiking required.
  • Hard – Strenuous hiking require, good physical conditions required.
  • Mixed – Some easy access areas and others that require hiking.