Trout fishing on a serene lake with scenic mountain views in the background.

Fish Partner Acquires Lease for the Famous ION Beats on Lake Þingvallavatn

Fish Partner is proud to announce that we have secured the lease for the renowned ION beats on Lake Þingvallavatn, Þorsteinsvík, and Ölfusvatnsárós. These world-class beats are home to some of best wild brown trout fishing on the planet. They are now available exclusively to Fish Partner clientele, ensuring our guests unique access to these legendary waters

Located where warm spring water enters Iceland’s largest natural lake, these areas are famous for their unique ecosystem and incredible fishing opportunities. The ION beats have long been considered one of the most exclusive destinations for serious anglers, and we are thrilled to add them to our portfolio of premier fisheries.

With this new lease, Fish Partner now manages the largest selection of prime beats on Lake Þingvallavatn. Anglers will be able to fish the ION beats in rotation with our existing waters: Kárastaðir, Villingavatnsárós, Villingavatn, and Kaldárhöfði, creating unmatched variety and access to the finest trophy trout fishing in Iceland.

As always, fishing will be fly-only and strictly catch-and-release, ensuring the protection of this unique fishery for future generations.

Stay tuned for booking information, availability, and guided packages. We look forward to welcoming anglers to experience the thrill of battling Þingvallavatn’s giant trout across all of Fish Partner’s premier beats.

Rainbow trout caught during fishing trip in natural river landscape.
Large rainbow trout caught during fishing session with Fish Partner.
Vast ocean waters with a fisherman casting a line for fish in open sea.
Serene fishing scene at a mountain lake with snow-capped peaks and cloudy sky.
Fishing in open water with a rod and a distant fish jumping in the lake scenic mountain landscape in the background.
Vast ocean view with stormy clouds and rainbow over the water, emphasizing marine environment and fish farming opportunities.
Large catching brown trout fishing on the river, fisherman holding big brown trout fish, fishing adventure, Fish Partner.
Photos from Nils Folmer Jørgensen

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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