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Battle Hill Lodge Photo Essay by Jess McGlothlin

Last month we had the pleasure of hosting photographer, writer, and passionate outdoorswoman Jess McGlothlin at our Battle Hill Lodge and Tungufljót River. The below are some of the photos she shot during her visit.

If you’re interested in experiencing Battle Hill Lodge yourself, contact us at info@fishpartner.com

For more than fifteen years, photographer and writer Jess McGlothlin has worked as a photographer and writer for the fly-fishing industry in several countries. Her work has taken her around the globe, leading her to chase fish on six continents, and while on assignment in the past years, she’s learned how to throw spears at coconuts in French Polynesia, dodge saltwater crocodiles in Cuba, stand-up paddleboard down Peruvian Amazon tributaries, and eat all manner of unidentifiable food. She still enjoys airports. See more of her work at www.JessMcGlothlinMedia.com.

A wide river flowing through rolling golden hills and green fields.
A winding river flowing through golden tundra in Iceland.
A river winding through autumnal landscape with a parked vehicle on the gravel bank.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with rocky banks.
Wide view of a calm river with golden autumn foliage on banks.
Silver SUV parked on rocky riverbank with autumn foliage in background.
Two anglers casting flies from the riverbank near a large fallen tree.
Two anglers fly-fishing on a riverbank with autumn foliage.
Two anglers fly-fishing from rocky riverbank in autumn.
SUV parked by a riverbank with fishing rod on roof rack.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with rocky banks and autumn foliage.
Close-up of a delicate fly-fishing lure on dark sand surface.
Fly-fisherman walking near a river with a fishing rod and a vehicle in the background.
Angler wading in shallow water near a vehicle on the shore.
Fly-fisherman wading in a river with autumn foliage in background.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with mountains in background.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with mountains in background.
A silver SUV driving through a river with mountains in the background.
Calm river flowing through rugged Icelandic landscape with small waterfalls.
Man with fly rod casting on river during daylight.
Fly fisherman casting with a rod near a river in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river.
Fly-fisherman casting a line in a river with autumn foliage.
Two fly fishers casting lines in a river with rocky banks.
Close-up of a clear stream with rocks and gravel at the bottom.
Shallow river with visible ripples and rocks on the bed.
Fly-fisherman casting in a clear river with a fly rod.
Two anglers wading in a river with a scenic landscape in the background.
Two anglers wading in a calm river with fly rods.
Two anglers wading in a river with fishing gear and rods.
Two anglers wading through a river with fishing gear in Icelandic landscape.
Two anglers wading in a river with fishing gear and fly rods.
Fly-fisherman casting in a river surrounded by rolling hills.
Wide view of a river with rapids and surrounding hills in Iceland.
A person fly-fishing in a wide, flowing river surrounded by colorful autumn foliage.
Fly-fisherman casting with a rod in a flowing river with waterfall backdrop.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with a waterfall in the background.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with a waterfall in the background.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with a waterfall in the background.
Smiling man holding a large fish in a river.
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout
Close-up of a fish held in hand, showing detailed scales and fins.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with clear water.
Large fish caught in a river, water splashing around.
Fisherman casting a fly rod in a scenic Icelandic landscape.
Fly-fisherman casting with a rod near a waterfall in a natural setting.
Brown trout caught with a fly fishing lure in clear water.
Fish with a fly lure in its mouth, water droplets, and fishing line.
Close-up of a fish caught on a fly-fishing lure, showing its mouth and eye.
A fluffy Icelandic sheep with curved horns standing on a dirt path.
Fly fisherman walking through grass with fishing rod in hand.
A sheep grazing near a calm river with distant mountains and a farm in the background.
Fly-fisherman casting in a vast Icelandic moorland with rolling hills.
Group of anglers with fly-fishing gear in Icelandic landscape.
Fly-fisherman casting a line in a scenic river landscape.
Fisherman casting a fly line along a riverbank in Iceland.
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout
Close-up of a rainbow trout caught on a fly fishing rod.
A fish's head partially submerged in water with a fly-fisherman's leg in the background.
Close-up of a large fish with spotted skin in water.
A brown trout with distinctive spots near the water surface.
Close-up of a fish's head partially submerged in water.
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout
Close-up of a fish with water dripping from its mouth.
Close-up of a large fish caught on a fly-fishing trip.
Fly-fisherman walking with a kite in a grassy field with rolling hills.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with fishing gear and rods.
A winding river flowing through a grassy plain with a road nearby.
A lone fly-fisherman wading in a calm river at sunset in Iceland.
Man driving a vehicle in Icelandic landscape with fishing gear inside.
Inside a vehicle with two people, one driving, on a fly-fishing trip.
Two anglers walking along a riverbank at dusk with fly-fishing gear.
A peaceful fishing scene on a calm river at dusk with a person fishing near the riverbank.
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout
Woman holding a large fish in a river, wearing fly-fishing gear.
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout
Woman holding a large fish in a river with autumn foliage.
Fisherman casting a fly rod from rocky riverbank.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with fishing net and rod in hand.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with fishing net and rod.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a shallow river with rocky banks.
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout
Two anglers fly-fishing in a shallow river with autumn foliage.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river.
Guide taking a photo of a client holding a fish in a river.
Close-up of a fish with detailed scales and fins.
Close-up of a brown trout with distinctive spots and coloration.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with autumn scenery.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout by a riverbank.
Fisher holding a fish in a river with autumn foliage.
Woman holding a large fish in a river with a man taking a photo.
Woman holding a large fish in a river during fly fishing.
A fish's head partially submerged in water, showing detailed scales and eye.
Two anglers kneeling in river with a large fish.
Two fly-fishing rods with reel and line on a car roof rack.
Fly-fisherman casting in a river with rocky banks and autumn foliage.
Fly-fisherman casting a line in a river with rocky banks and autumn foliage.
Close-up of a fish's head with detailed scales and eye.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river in Iceland.
Fly fisherman casting in a river with waterfalls and hills in the background.
Fly-fisherman casting in a river with rocky banks and autumn foliage.
Fly fisherman casting in a river with waterfalls and mountains in the background.
Angler holding a fish in shallow river water.
Two men fly-fishing in a river, one holding a caught fish.
Two anglers with fishing rods walking on a trail near a river with sheep grazing nearby.
Two anglers walking along the shoreline with fishing rods and sheep grazing nearby.
Two anglers walking along a trail with sheep grazing nearby.
Two anglers walking with fishing rods along a shoreline in autumn.
A vehicle parked on a riverbank with rolling hills and mountains in the background.
Scenic view of a river with surrounding hills and a vehicle parked nearby.
Fisherman casting with fly rod in Icelandic terrain.
Fisherman wearing sunglasses and a blue waterproof jacket.
Fisherman wearing a blue waterproof jacket and sunglasses, casting a line in a river surrounded by h.
Close-up of a fish lying on rocks in a river.
Angler holding a big Atlantic salmon by a riverbank.
Close-up of a large fish with an open mouth and detailed scales.
Fisherman releasing a fish into the river.
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout
Close-up of a fish with detailed scales and eye, ready for release.
Fisher holding a large brown trout during evening fishing session.
Dark sandy beach with footprints and a distant vehicle on the horizon.
Fisherman in rain gear holding a fish on a fly-fishing rod.
Fisherman in waterproof gear holding a fish over water.
Fisherwoman holding a large brown trout over water.
Two anglers fly fishing from a coastal bank with a vehicle nearby.
Fisherman standing on a narrow strip of land fishing in calm waters.
Fly fisherman casting in a tranquil lake with distant hills.
Fisherman casting fly line in calm water with overcast sky.
Fishing gear set up next to a vehicle near a river.
Scenic view of a river with hills in the background.
River flowing through a valley with cliffs and a small waterfall.
Silver Nissan SUV parked on grassy terrain with fishing rods attached.
Wide view of a river flowing between grassy banks and cliffs.
Scenic Icelandic landscape with river, grassy banks, and cliffs.
Fly-fishing rod and reel leaning against a white vehicle in Icelandic landscape.
Fly fishers wading in a river with mountainous landscape in background.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a calm river with mountains in the background.
Parking lot with several vehicles in front of a fishing lodge.
Multiple fly-fishing rods secured on a car roof for fishing trip.
Two anglers in waders and jackets fishing in a river at sunset.
Fishing waders, jackets, and gear hanging on a rack in a storage room.
Group of anglers preparing for fly-fishing outing outside a building.
Multiple fly-fishing rods with reels secured on a car roof rack.
Vehicle with fishing and adventure stickers including Fish Partner logo.
Scenic view of cliffs with multiple waterfalls in Iceland.
Three anglers with fishing gear on a volcanic riverbank in Iceland.
A rugged landscape with a waterfall cascading down a cliffside and a vehicle parked nearby.
Fly-fisherman wading in a river with a fishing rod.
Two anglers with gear standing in river, preparing to fish.
Fly-fisherman wading in a river with cliffs in background.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with overcast sky.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with a net and fishing gear.
Two anglers wading in a river with fishing gear and a casting arc overhead.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with a net and casting rod.
Two anglers in waders with a fishing net in a river during cloudy weather.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with cloudy sky.
Fly-fisherman standing in river with fishing rod in hand.
Two anglers in waders holding a large fish in a river.
Two anglers releasing a fish in a river with a scenic landscape.
Two guides wading in a river with fishing gear.
Fly-fishing guide and client sharing a joyful moment in the river.
Two anglers holding a large fish in a river.
Two anglers embracing in a river with fishing gear and a landing net.
Fly-fisherman wearing sunglasses and outdoor gear in Icelandic landscape.
Close-up of a fly-fisherman adjusting his gear with sunglasses on his cap.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with rolling hills in the background.
Two anglers in waders and jackets standing in a river with a fishing rod.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout on a fishing trip in Iceland.
Fisherman in outdoor gear casting a fly rod on a lake.
Fishermen holding a large fish in a river with overcast sky.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with overcast sky.
Two anglers holding a large fish in a river.
Two fishermen holding a large fish in a river with overcast sky.
Close-up of a brown trout in clear river water.
Fly-fisherman adjusting his gear by a river.
Fly-fisherman adjusting his gear by a river.
Fisherman inspecting a fly fishing line and lure by the river.
Two fly fishers walking on a wet beach with fishing gear.
Two anglers walking along a riverbank with fishing gear in Iceland.
Fly-fisherman with a rod and gear near a river in Iceland.
Fisherman adjusting fishing rods on boat in cold weather.
Fly-fisherman with fishing gear on vehicle in outdoor setting.
Two anglers in waterproof gear preparing their fly rods on riverbank.
Fly-fishing rod resting on rugged terrain with moss and grasses.
Fly-fisherman wading on dark volcanic sand beach in Iceland.
Two anglers with fly rods on a rainy riverbank.
Two fly fishers wading in a river with fishing gear.
A dark SUV parked on a grassy, mossy terrain with mountains in the background.
Coastal landscape with low shrubs and a vehicle near the water.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a calm river with mountains in the background.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a wide Icelandic river with hills in the background.
Dark stormy clouds over snow-capped mountains and a flat plain.
Plants growing on black volcanic sand near the water.
Fly fisherman wading in a river with a fishing rod.
Fly-fisherman casting in a wide river with distant shoreline.
Two fly-fishing guides discussing tactics on a riverbank.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with net in hand.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout over water.
Fly-fisherman in waterproof gear holding a fish in water.
Fly-fisherman in waterproof gear wading in a lake with a fishing line.
Two anglers walking along a black sand beach with fishing gear.
Two anglers with fishing gear standing on the shore by the water.
SUV parked on grassy terrain near a body of water with mountains in the background.
Two anglers with fly rods standing on riverbank.
Two anglers wading in a shallow river with fishing rods.
Silver SUV on a dirt road in a remote Icelandic terrain.
Two fly fishers wading in calm river waters at dawn or dusk.
Still water surface with two anglers in the distance.
Fisherman in waterproof gear holding a fishing net on a boat.
Smiling fly-fisherman wearing sunglasses and waterproof gear.
Two anglers in waders holding a large fish in a river.
A blue SUV parked on grassy terrain near a lake or river.
Close-up of a large brown trout being released into the water.
Map of Iceland showing rivers and fishing locations.
Close-up of a map of Iceland's waterways and fishing spots.
Person marking a map with a pen for fly-fishing trip.
Woman plating food on gray plates in a modern kitchen.
Woman placing roasted vegetables on plates in a kitchen.
Woman arranging cooked fish fillets on plates in a kitchen.
Woman arranging fish fillets on plates in a kitchen.
Elegant plated fish dish with vegetables and garnishes.
A plated gourmet fish dish with roasted vegetables and green puree.
Cooked fish fillet with roasted vegetables and green puree on a plate.
Chef uses a culinary torch to caramelize sugar on crepes.
Two folded crepes with strawberries, blueberries, and sliced grapes on a white plate.
Man singing and playing acoustic guitar indoors.
Man sitting on a stool playing an acoustic guitar in a kitchen.
Man playing acoustic guitar with woman listening nearby.
Man playing acoustic guitar with woman listening nearby.
Angler casting a fly line from the shoreline in Iceland.
Man in a cap playing acoustic guitar in a kitchen.
Man singing and playing acoustic guitar indoors with closed eyes.
Fisher holding a large rainbow trout in cold water.
Angler holding a large fish in cold water with overcast sky.
Three swans swimming on calm river with golden hillside background.
Vehicles parked outside a white fishing lodge with a green roof in Iceland.
Two anglers with fishing gear discussing fly-fishing techniques.
Three anglers fly-fishing along a riverbank with rocky terrain.
Collection of fishing flies and gear on a table for fly-fishing.
Fishing flies and gear stored in a plastic container and on a wooden shelf.
Fisherman in red jacket casting fly line in river.
Fisherman casting a fly line in a river with autumn foliage.
Fisherman standing on riverbank with fishing rod in hand.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with autumn foliage in background.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with fishing net and rod.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with another angler in the background.
Man holding a large fish caught while fly-fishing in a river.
Fisherman holding a rainbow trout in a river with autumn foliage.
Close-up of a rainbow trout caught in a river, with a fisherman's hand holding it.
Fisherman holding a fish with a detailed tail fin.
Fisherman holding a fish with detailed tail and body.
SUV parked by a river with fishing gear inside.
Man with fishing gear and sunglasses near a vehicle.
Fly-fishing flies and tackle box on a wooden surface.
Aerial view of a river with a fishing vehicle on the bank.
A rugged off-road vehicle with a fishing rod on top in a river.
Blue SUV with fishing rod on roof in rugged landscape.
Two guides with fishing gear by a river in Iceland with a mountain in the background.
Two anglers by a river, one casting, one sitting on grass.
Two anglers in outdoor gear by a river, discussing fly-fishing techniques.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with rocky banks and overcast sky.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with scenic landscape.
Two fly-fishing guides preparing gear by the river.
Two anglers fly-fishing on a riverbank with fishing gear and waders.
Two men fly-fishing outdoors with fishing gear and rods.
Fishermen casting fly line in Icelandic river with cloudy sky.
Fisherman casting a fly rod on a river in Iceland.
Woman casting a fly rod in a river with grassy banks.
Man wearing sunglasses and cap, dressed for fly-fishing in Iceland.
Two fly fishers wading in a river with rolling hills in the background.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with autumn foliage.
Fly-fishing rods with reels resting on a car roof.
Two anglers preparing gear from a vehicle for fly-fishing.
Scenic Icelandic landscape with a sheep near a lake and rolling hills.
White Icelandic sheep walking on rocky riverbank in Iceland.
A fluffy Icelandic sheep standing on rocky terrain with a blurred natural background.
River with grassy banks and rolling hills in Iceland.
Fly-fisherman preparing gear next to a vehicle in Iceland.
Angler casting a fly line in a river with mountains in the background.
Two anglers in waders and jackets embrace by the river.
Two anglers holding a large fish in a river.
Two anglers holding a large fish on a riverbank in Iceland.
Two anglers holding a large Atlantic salmon in a river.
Fly-fisherman standing in river with autumnal trees and hills in background.
Blue off-road vehicle with fishing rods on roof rack in autumn landscape.
Fly-fisherman casting fly line in river with autumn foliage.
Two anglers in waders with fly rods in a river, autumn landscape.
Two anglers in waterproof gear fly-fishing in a river.
Fly-fisherman casting in a river with mountains in background.
Fly-fisherman wading in river casting line with mountains in background.
Footprints in volcanic sand along a riverbank with distant anglers.
Fly-fisherman standing in river with fishing rod in Iceland.
Fly-fisherman standing in calm river with overcast sky.
Fly-fisherman standing in a river with arms outstretched under cloudy sky.
Close-up of water surface with a distant angler in the background.
Fly-fisherman wearing waterproof gear and sunglasses by a river.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with overcast sky.
Fly-fisherman wading in river with net, overcast sky.
Two anglers wading in a river with fishing gear and net.
Close-up of a brown trout held by a fisher in Iceland.
Fisherman with fly rod in Icelandic landscape.
Fisherman using a hook remover on a trout in a net.
Angler casting fly line in a river with a guide in the background.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Two anglers in waterproof gear by a river in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout with a cloudy sky background.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Wide view of Icelandic landscape with lodge and mossy terrain.
Rolling hills with a waterfall and a small house in the foreground.
Multiple off-road vehicles parked on grassy area near a fishing lodge.
Fishing rod and reel resting on a silver SUV in a parking lot.
Fly-fisherman casting line in scenic Icelandic terrain.
Fly-fisherman walking with rods in hand towards a waterfall.
Fisherman casting fly line in scenic Icelandic valley.
Fly-fisherman walking through Icelandic valley towards waterfall.
Fisherman casting fly line in lush Icelandic valley with waterfalls in background.
Fly-fisherman wading in a river with mountains in the background.
Tall waterfall cascading down a rugged cliffside in Iceland.
Fisherman casting fly line in a remote Icelandic river landscape.
Fly-fisherman standing in river with fishing gear and waders.
Fly-fisherman standing in river casting line.
Silver SUV with fishing rods on roof and rod holder in grassy field.
Three ducks swimming in a river with ripples and splashes.
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout - Fly Fishing In Iceland
Jess McGlothlin photo. Sea run Brown trout - Fly Fishing In Iceland
Fly-fisherman standing on riverbank in Icelandic landscape.
Fly-fisherman standing on riverbank in Icelandic landscape.
Fly-fisherman standing on riverbank near a waterfall in Iceland.
Fly-fisherman with fishing gear walking across grassy terrain in Iceland.
Fly-fisherman walking on grassy terrain with cliffs in background.
Fly-fisherman casting with a rod near a waterfall in Icelandic landscape.
Wide view of a river flowing through Icelandic landscape with hills and cliffs.
Fly fisherman casting line in a lush green riverbank setting.
Fly-fisherman casting in a fast-flowing river with rocky banks.
Fly-fisherman casting in a rugged Icelandic river landscape.
Angler casting a fly line in a river with grassy banks.
Flowing river with rocks and grassy banks in Iceland.
Flowing river with rocks and grassy banks in Iceland.
Flowing river with moss-covered rocks in a lush landscape.
Flowing river with rocks and grassy banks in Iceland.
Flowing river with mossy rocks and wildflowers in foreground.
Fisherwoman holding a large trout in a river.
Woman holding a large trout over a river in Iceland.
Fisherwoman holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Angler holding a large rainbow trout near a riverbank.
Riverbank with grasses and moss in Icelandic wilderness.
Fly-fisherman casting a line in a river with rolling hills in the background.
Fly fisherman casting a line near a lake with mountains in the background.
A river flowing through a valley with mountains in the background.
Wide view of a winding river through a grassy valley in Iceland.
Aerial view of a winding river with clear blue water and sandy banks.
Aerial view of a riverbank with a fishing line cast into the water.
Fly-fisher casting a line from the riverbank.
Aerial view of a river with sandy banks and surrounding grassy terrain.
Fly-fisherman checking equipment on a grassy field with rolling hills in background.
Fly fisherman casting line along riverbank at sunset.
Fisherman casting fly line in a river with green hills in background.
Fly fisherman casting a line in a river with rolling hills in the background.
Fly fisherman casting a line in a river with rolling hills in the background.
Fly fisherman casting a line in a scenic Icelandic landscape.
Fly-fisherman casting a line in a scenic river setting.
Fisherman casting a fly line by the riverbank in Iceland.
Fly-fisher lying on the grass with fishing gear nearby in a scenic landscape.
A fish is rising in a tranquil river, with a fishing line cast nearby.

For more than fifteen years, photographer and writer Jess McGlothlin has worked as a photographer and writer for the fly-fishing industry in several countries. Her work has taken her around the globe, leading her to chase fish on six continents, and while on assignment in the past years, she’s learned how to throw spears at coconuts in French Polynesia, dodge saltwater crocodiles in Cuba, stand-up paddleboard down Peruvian Amazon tributaries, and eat all manner of unidentifiable food. She still enjoys airports. See more of her work at www.JessMcGlothlinMedia.com.


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