Exciting times are ahead for Fish Partner as, at a meeting of the Blanda and Svartá Fishing Association yesterday, an agreement was approved between the fishing association and Fish Partner. This is significant news and a major undertaking as it is one of the largest fisheries in the country. The area will be fly fishing only and catch and release.
The Blanda/Svartá watershed is divided into multiple beats and 3 different lodges.
The main Lodge, situated on Blanda itself features 12 double en-suite rooms, a large deck, a hot tub and sauna, and fabulous international cuisine. This coupled with world-class salmon angling makes the Blanda one of the top rivers in Iceland today.
Blanda Beat 4 and Svartá both have comfortable self-catering lodges for those looking for a more private and intimate experience.
The Blanda River remains one of the last great salmon mysteries within Iceland’s fishing community. As one of the country’s largest river systems, it has witnessed enormous salmon runs over the centuries. In the early days, however, fishing was nearly impossible due to the river’s murky, silt-laden waters during the summer melt. This changed in 1991 when a dam was constructed 60 kilometers upstream from the ocean, transforming the river downstream into an angler’s paradise. Now, the summer waters have a turquoise blue tint, perfect for fishing. With a strict catch-and-release policy in place, the river’s salmon and trout populations remain robust and vibrant. We take pride in being part of this transformation and in allowing our anglers to contribute to the preservation of this incredible river.
The Blanda is one of Iceland’s top Atlantic Salmon fisheries. The river features long, calm stretches and a canyon in its uppermost section. While heavy wading is required in parts of the lower section, it becomes easier as you move upstream, with pools ideally suited for both double-handed and single-handed rods. The Blanda is particularly famous for its high ratio of multi-winter salmon, which are known for being some of the most powerful in Iceland.
New for the 2025 season we will offer drift boat trips on beat 3. This passing season we experimented with them on both Blanda and other rivers to great effect and are very excited to offer it as an options to our guests.
We have now started booking for 2025 on all beats, contact us at info@fishpartner.com for booking inquires.
