Fishing rods mounted on a vehicle in an open landscape with cloudy skies.

Highland Fishing Lodge – 2025 in photos

The Icelandic Highlands are one of the last true wildernesses in Europe: A vast, volcanic landscape of clear rivers, black sand, and endless horizons. Every summer, anglers from around the world make the journey into this remote terrain to chase wild brown trout and Arctic char, explore new waters, and experience the quiet solitude you can only find in the Highlands.

Our 2025 season brought unforgettable moments: sight-fishing to cruising char under glass-clear water, browns smashing streamers in pocket water, and long days on hidden tributaries where it often felt like we were the only people on Earth.

This photo series highlights some of our favourite scenes and memories, both on the water and in the wild landscapes that make the Highlands so special.

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Bookings

The Highland Fishing Lodge is already nearly fully booked for 2026, and early interest for 2027 is strong.
If you’d like to experience the Highland Fishing Lodge, reach out now.

Popular Fishing

A private beat on the legendary Big Laxá, offering excellent fishing for large wild brown trout alongside Atlantic salmon in beautiful Aðaldalur.
Species: Brown trout · Atlantic salmon
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Vörðuholt Lodge

Vast North Iceland river system offering exceptional Atlantic salmon fishing alongside wild brown trout and Arctic char across its varied beats.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering options

A private beat on the legendary Big Laxá, offering excellent fishing for large wild brown trout alongside Atlantic salmon in beautiful Aðaldalur.
Species: Brown trout · Atlantic salmon
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Vörðuholt Lodge

Vast North Iceland river system offering exceptional Atlantic salmon fishing alongside wild brown trout and Arctic char across its varied beats.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering options

Beautiful crystal-clear North Iceland river combining intimate Atlantic salmon fishing with an excellent population of wild brown trout.
Species: Atlantic salmon · Trout & char
Season: July–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Self-catering lodge

Accessability

  • Easy – Very little hiking required, easy for every one.
  • Modrate – Some hiking required.
  • Hard – Strenuous hiking require, good physical conditions required.
  • Mixed – Some easy access areas and others that require hiking.