Two anglers holding a large brown trout in a river.

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 in the week, the skies cleared to bright blue and the river dropped, shifting the game to stealthy approaches and delicate nymphing. Both tactics produced excellent results.

By week’s end, the group had landed an impressive 157 sea trout, including multiple fish over 90 cm. The biggest measured 95.5 cm (37.6 inches). A handful of Arctich Char and Atlantic Salmon caught this week too. Fish were caught throughout the system, from silver, sea-liced fresh arrivals to beautifully colored-up autumn trout

It was a memorable week at Battle Hill, great fishing, fantastic company, and proof once again of just how special this fishery is.

Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
A slice of cake decorated with berries, chocolate, and a red flower.
Fly-fisherman holding a large fish in Icelandic river with mossy cliffs.
Smiling angler holding a large fish in a river.
A slice of cake decorated with berries, chocolate, and a red sugar flower.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Steak topped with creamy sauce served with roasted potatoes and mushrooms.
Angler holding a large brown trout in a river setting.
Angler holding a large fish in a river with green hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a large fish near a riverbank in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a sizable trout in a river landscape.
Fly-fisherman standing in river with fishing rod and gear.
Angler holding a freshly caught fish near a river in Iceland.
Close-up of a spotted fish caught during fly fishing in Iceland.
Sweet and sour chicken served with rice and vegetables on a white plate.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with a clear blue sky.
Fisherman holding a sizable brown trout in shallow water with a clear blue sky.
Variety of small cakes and chocolates on a white serving dish.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fishermen holding a large brown trout in a river with blue sky.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in shallow water.
Elegant appetizer with smoked fish, fruit, and microgreens on a white plate.
Angler holding a large fish in a river with cliffs in the background.
Fisherman holding a large trout in a river with hills in the background.
Large rainbow trout caught in a river with two smiling anglers showing the catch, outdoor fishing scene with clear blue sky.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout by a river.
Fisherman casting a fly line in a river with cliffs in background.
Close-up of a brown trout caught with a fly fishing rod and measuring tape.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout by a river.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout on a rocky riverbank in Iceland.
Man holding a large fish in a river surrounded by green hills.
Angler holding a large brown trout in a river canyon.
Fisherman holding a sizable brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a large fish near riverbank on a sunny day.
Man holding a large fish near a river with green hills in background.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish with a scenic river and hills in the background.
Assorted fresh fruit, cheese, and cold cuts on a table.
Fisherman holding a large fish in clear river water under blue sky.
Angler holding a large brown trout in a river with a blue sky.
Close-up of a spotted fish with detailed scales and fins.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout on a rocky riverbank in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large fish in shallow water under a clear blue sky.
Fisherman holding a large fish in Icelandic river with blue sky.
Dessert in a glass with edible flowers and pistachios.
Angler holding a large brown trout near a river.
Close-up of a fish caught with a fly-fishing rod and line.
Fisherman holding a big brown trout in a river landscape.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with green hills in the background.
Fly-fisherman standing in river casting a line with a rod.
Smiling angler holding a large brown trout in a river.
Man in waterproof gear holding a large fish in a river.
Elegant appetizer with smoked salmon, microgreens, and cream on a white plate.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with green hills in background.
Fisherman holding a brown trout in a river with mountains in the background.
Fisherman holding a big brown trout in a river.
Angler holding a freshly caught fish by a river in a green landscape.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish near a river with green hills.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with clear blue sky.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish in a river with a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a spotted fish caught on a fly fishing line.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a sizable brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout on a rocky riverbank.
Man holding a large fish in a river with clear blue sky.
Fisherman holding a brown trout in a river landscape.
Two fly-fishers standing in river with lush green hills behind.
Close-up of a trout being measured in a river with a pink measuring tape.
Fisherman holding a fish over a river with a clear blue sky.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with clear blue sky.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout by a riverbank in Iceland.
Caught fish in net for freshwater fishing, showcasing a healthy fish catch.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in Icelandic river.
Brown trout lying on a fishing net with a fly rod nearby.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout by a river.
Angler holding a large brown trout in a river with a clear blue sky.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Angler holding a brown trout in a river with cloudy sky.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with green hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river surrounded by green hills.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river with green hills in the background.
Fly-fisherman holding a freshly caught fish by the riverbank.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river with another angler in the background.
Two fly-fishers in waders holding a large fish in a river.
Chocolate dessert with floral chocolate decoration on white plate.
Angler holding a large brown trout in a river with a clear blue sky.
Two anglers in waders holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout in Icelandic river.
Smiling angler holding a large fish in a river with mossy banks.
Angler holding a large fish in a river with green hills in the background.
Smiling angler holding a large fish in a river.
Fisherman holding a sizable brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish near a riverbank on a cloudy day.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish in a lush Icelandic landscape.

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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