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This August, we had the pleasure of welcoming photographer and angler Benjamin Ethridge to Iceland. His trip with us included time at the Highland Fishing Lodge as well as a visit to Lake Thingvallavatn,…
Battle Hill Lodge – Opening Week Success The 2025 sea trout season at Battle Hill is off to a fantastic start. Over the first week, our guests landed 88 fish on 7 rods, with…
Planning a fishing trip to Iceland? Whether you’re casting dry flies to char in the Highlands, swinging streamers for sea trout on the South Coast, or drifting for salmon in the Northwest, packing the…
This summer, we had the pleasure of welcoming back our friend, photographer and writer Jess McGlothlin to Iceland. Jess is known worldwide for her ability to capture the soul of fly fishing, not just…
On October 20th the fishing season officially ended and we said goodbye to the last guests at Battle Hill Lodge this year. We had a great year and want to say a huge thanks…
Over the past 3 years, we have been involved in a project to tag sea trout in the Skaftá watershed(Battle Hill Fisheries), Skaftá is one of the largest glacial rivers in Iceland and receives…
Iceland, with its breathtaking landscapes and pristine waters, is a dream destination for fishing enthusiasts. Renowned for its abundant rivers and lakes teeming with salmon, trout, and Arctic char, offers unparalleled fishing experiences. Whether…
As we wrapped up the season at our Highland Fishing Lodge at the end of August we figured it was time to take a quick look at this year’s season.The Highlands are truly the…
Iceland has endless brown trout, char, and salmon rivers and lakes spread all over the island making it a popular destination for anglers from around the globe. In Iceland, all fishing rights are private…
With sea trout fishing in Iceland slowly reaching heights never seen before, this almost mystical creature is becoming more and more sought after by anglers all over the world. And no wonder, they’re big,…
The Lake and Area Lake Thingvallavatn is the largest lake in Iceland, located only 40 minutes from Reykjavík. Thingvellir, where Althingi, the Icelandic parliament, was established around the year 930, is a place of…
Fishing remains an incredibly popular pastime in Iceland with reports indicating 20% of the population goes fishing at least once a year. It is also one of the most popular travel destinations in the…