Female angler holding a large fish in a river landscape.

Long Valley Lodge – 2025 in Photos

Our first full season at Long Valley Lodge was one to remember. From salmon on the mighty Blanda to char and brown trout in the surrounding rivers, the variety and scenery were unmatched. Guests enjoyed world-class fishing, exceptional food, and the comfort of Iceland’s premium luxury fishing lodge.
Here’s a look back at a season filled with incredible catches, great company, and unforgettable moments on the water.

Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with grassy banks.
Fisherman holding a large fish near a river with hills in background.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Fisherman holding a sizable trout over a river.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river valley.
Fly-fisher casting in a river with mountains in the background.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river.
Purple wildflowers and green plants on a rocky surface.
Fisherman holding a fish near a boat on a lakeshore with mountains in the background.
Fisherman holding a large Atlantic salmon by a riverbank.
Two anglers with a caught fish on a riverbank in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a fish in Icelandic river with mountains in background.
Fisherman holding a large fish with a scenic river background.
Inflatable boat with motor and fishing gear on riverbank.
Fisherman holding a brown trout with a fly fishing rod in clear river water.
Two anglers in waders holding caught fish by a river.
Inflatable boat with fishing gear on riverbank in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with green hills in background.
Fisherman holding a freshly caught fish by the riverbank.
Two anglers preparing gear outside a lodge with fishing equipment.
Fisherman holding a rainbow trout in a river with hills in the background.
Land Rover Discovery with fishing rod and boat trailer in Icelandic landscape.
Fly-fisherman standing in water casting a line in Icelandic river.
Fisherman holding a large fish in Icelandic river.
Fishermen launching a boat into a river with green hills in the background.
Fly-fisherman holding a fish near a boat on the riverbank.
Pink and white wildflower growing among grass and moss.
Fisher holding a freshly caught fish in a river landscape.
Angler holding a large fish near a riverbank.
Fisherman in a sweater and cap releasing a fish into the river.
Fisherman holding a trout on a boat in Icelandic river.
Fly fisherman casting with a rod over a river in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large trout by a river in Iceland.
People sitting at a dining table in a modern room with large windows.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout with a fly in its mouth.
Calm river flowing through lush green landscape with rocky banks.
Person holding a small fish caught on a fly rod over water.
Woman holding a large fish by a river with mountains in the background.
Fly-fisherman holding a fish in a river with grassy bank.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a large fish on a river with cloudy sky.
Fisherman holding a brown trout in a river with green hills.
Fisher holding a brown trout over a fishing net in water.
Two anglers wading in a river with fishing rods.
Wide view of a river valley with grassy banks and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Man holding a large trout by a riverbank in Iceland.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a shallow river with lush banks.
Man holding a large fish in a river with cloudy sky.
Two anglers preparing a boat on a riverbank with green hills in the background.
Three anglers preparing gear on a scenic Icelandic riverbank.
Smiling angler holding a sizable fish over a river.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in background.
Close-up of a fish with colorful scales and fins.
Two anglers resting on the riverbank with a boat in the water.
Large brown trout lying on moss and rocks in a natural setting.
Clothing and boots hanging in a fishing gear storage room.
Angler kneeling in river holding a large fish with a smile.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with green hills in background.
White SUV parked near a river with green mountains in the background.
Man holding a large brown trout by the riverbank.
Seagull soaring with wings spread against a pale sky.
Man holding a freshly caught fish in a river in Iceland.
Aerial view of a small Icelandic fishing village by a river.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river.
View from inside a vehicle driving through Icelandic scenery with mountains and river.
Smiling man holding a fish over a river.
Woman holding a large fish near a river with hills and clouds in the background.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout and a smaller fish in a river.
Man holding a freshly caught fish near a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains and cloudy sky.
Two anglers preparing gear near a black SUV on a coastal road.
Rainbow trout caught in a river with fishing gear nearby.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in background.
Fisherman holding a brown trout near a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a large fish in Icelandic river.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river in Iceland.
Fly fisherman casting in a river with grassy banks and rocks.
Three anglers in an inflatable boat fly-fishing on a calm river.
Woman holding a large fish in a river, wearing fishing gear and sunglasses.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with a boat and mountains in background.
Man setting up fly-fishing rod near a vehicle in a grassy field.
Fly fishing rod and a caught fish on a rocky riverbank in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large fish near the riverbank.
Angler holding a large fish in Icelandic river, smiling at camera.
Angler casting a fly line in a scenic Icelandic river landscape.
Two anglers fly-fishing in shallow water with a fishing rod and gear.
Calm river with a fly-fisher casting in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish in a river with green banks.
Angler holding a rainbow trout near a river.
Angler holding a large fish in a river with a scenic background.
Two anglers casting fly lines on a calm lake with green mountains in the background.
Two anglers fly fishing in a river with green hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a brown trout on a boat in Icelandic waters.
Older man holding a large fish near a river with grassy hills in the background.
Two anglers fly-fishing from a boat on a calm Icelandic lake with mountains in the background.
Smiling fly-fisherman holding a fish on a grassy hillside.
Fly fisherman casting with a rod in a river with mountains in the background.
Fly-fisherman holding a fish near a river with boat and mountains.
Group of people having a discussion around a table in an office.
Angler holding a large fish over a river.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in background.
Young woman holding a fish she caught while fly fishing in a river.
Wide view of a calm river with rocky banks and grassy hills in Iceland.
Man holding a large brown trout near a river in Iceland.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with a scenic background.
Group of people standing and sitting outside a lodge entrance.
Man holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Two anglers wading in a river with fishing rods and vests.
Two anglers in waders holding a silver fish in a river.
A fish caught in a river, partially submerged in water with rocks nearby.
Man in fly-fishing gear holding a fish near a river with mountains in background.
Fly-fisher standing in river casting with a fishing rod.
Calm river with rocky bank and lush green surroundings.
A fish in a landing net on muddy riverbank with fishing gear.
Fisherman holding a large Atlantic salmon in a river.
Smiling angler holding a large fish in Icelandic river.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with a waterfall in the background.
Inflatable boat with fishing gear near rocky shoreline.
Fly-fisherman wading in a river with green hills in the background.
White SUV parked on grassy bank overlooking river.
Angler holding a large fish near rocky riverbank.
Fisherman casting fly line from boat on Icelandic river.
Fisherman holding a freshly caught fish in Icelandic river.
Man holding a large brown trout in a river in Iceland.
Brown trout caught and resting in a fishing net on grass.
Wide view of a calm river with rocky banks and green hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a brown trout near a riverbank in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout over a river.
Close-up of a fish caught in a fly-fishing net.
Man holding a large fish near a riverbank with cliffs in the background.
Fly-fisherman holding a large fish in a river with lush greenery.
Man holding a large brown trout in a river in Iceland.
View from inside a vehicle driving through Icelandic countryside with mountains and river.
Two anglers fly-fishing along a riverbank in Icelandic landscape.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river.
Spacious dining area with large windows and modern lighting fixtures.
Smiling woman in outdoor gear holding a fish over a river.
Calm river flowing through Icelandic landscape with hills in the background.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with mountain backdrop.
Hand holding a fish over a fishing net with water.
People sitting at tables enjoying a meal in a modern restaurant.
Two anglers fly fishing in a scenic Icelandic river with hills in the background.
Close-up of a fish caught in a net with a fly-fisherman's hand.
Fisherman holding a rainbow trout in a river.
Angler holding a brown trout near a river in Iceland.
Smiling fly-fisher holding a freshly caught fish in a river.
Spacious lodge lounge with large windows and modern furniture.
Calm river with a fly-fisher casting in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery.
Three glasses with clear liquid and ice on a wooden bar.
Fisherman holding a large fish over a calm body of water.
Fly-fisher kneeling by riverbank with caught fish in hand.
Fly-fisherman holding a fish in a river with hills in the background.
Two fly-fishers crossing a rocky bridge over water in Iceland.
Three anglers with a caught fish in Icelandic river.
Fisherwoman holding a rainbow trout in shallow river water.
Fisherman launching a boat into a river in Icelandic landscape.
Fisherman holding a fish near rocky riverbank under cloudy sky.
Fisher holding a brown trout over a river in Iceland.
Woman holding a large brown trout in a river with mountains in the background.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout by a riverbank.
Hotel room with two single beds and large window overlooking a river and hills.
Fisherman holding a large fish near a riverbank in Iceland.
Man holding a large fish in a river.
Fisherman standing in river with fishing rod under cloudy sky.
Two guides preparing fly-fishing gear on a riverbank.
Three anglers preparing for fishing near a van in Iceland.
Man in outdoor gear holding a fish in a river.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with cloudy sky.
Black off-road vehicle with fishing rod and boat trailer in a grassy field.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Smiling angler holding a large fish in a natural setting.
Woman holding a freshly caught fish by a riverbank.
Angler holding a large fish on a boat in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river, wearing outdoor gear and a cap.
Two men move an inflatable boat on a trailer by a river.
Two anglers holding a large fish over a net in a river.
Fly-fisherman casting in a river with rocky banks and lush vegetation.
People sitting at a long table in a bright room with large windows.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river.
A trout caught in a fishing net on a sandy riverbank.
Smiling man holding a freshly caught fish in Icelandic landscape.
Man holding a large brown trout in a river.
A large fish with a speckled body lies in shallow water.
Brown trout lying on a fishing net by rocky riverbank.
Close-up of Fish Partner logo on vehicle window with fishing scene.
Man holding a freshly caught fish by a river in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a brown trout near a river in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout near a riverbank.
Three anglers preparing for fishing near a van in Iceland.
Two fly-fishers casting in a river from a bridge with rocky banks.
Group of people standing and sitting outside a lodge entrance.
Fisherman holding a brown trout in a river with green hills in background.
Man holding a fish in a river with green hills and cloudy sky.
Rainbow trout in a fishing net on a riverbank.
Man fly-fishing from a boat on a river in Iceland with mountains in background.
Fisherman holding a fish in a scenic Icelandic river.
Fisherman wading in black volcanic soil with fishing gear.
Fly fisherman casting line on river with cloudy sky.
Fisherman casting a fly line in a river with mountains in the background.
Off-road vehicle with fishing rods near riverbank under blue sky.
Fisherman holding a big Atlantic salmon in a river.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with a boat in background.
Two anglers in waders with fishing rods at the water's edge.
Fisherman holding a freshly caught trout near a boat on a river.
Two anglers fly-fishing along a riverbank with grassy hillside.
Close-up of Fish Partner logo on vehicle window with fishing scene.
Close-up of a fish caught during fly-fishing in Iceland.
Two anglers walking along a riverbank with fishing rods in hand.
Two anglers preparing gear outside a lodge before fishing.
Two anglers fly-fishing from a boat on a river with cliffs and green hills.
Fisherman casting fly line from boat on Icelandic river under clear blue sky.
White wildflowers growing among grass near a river.
Fly-fisherman casting line in lush Icelandic terrain with hills and bushes.
Fish caught in a net during fly-fishing with a large tail visible.
Close-up of a feather with water droplets on soil and grass.
Parking lot with three vehicles and a building on the right.
Two anglers in waders holding a caught fish in a river.
Fisherman holding a large Atlantic salmon in a river.
Fisherman holding a brown trout near a river with mountains in the background.
Fisherman holding a fish by the riverbank in Iceland.
Fly-fisherman casting in Icelandic river with rocky cliffs.
Smiling angler holding a freshly caught brown trout by a river.
Angler holding a brown trout over a calm river.
Modern lodge interior with artwork and seating area.
Fly fisherman casting with a rod over a river in Iceland.
Wide view of a river with rocky bank and grassy hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a fish on rocky shoreline in Iceland.
Two anglers preparing gear beside a black SUV near the coast.
Silver SUV parked on grassy terrain with mud on wheels.
Fly-fisherman casting with a rod in a scenic river setting.
Fisherman holding a fish in a shallow river with mountains in background.
Fisherwoman holding a brown trout in a river with cliffs in the background.
Fisher holding a brown trout in a net over water.
Rainbow trout lying on a black fishing net in shallow water.
Older man in fishing gear holding a fish by a river in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in background.
Two anglers in a boat fly-fishing on a river with green hills and blue sky.
People gathering outside a lodge, preparing for fly-fishing trip.
Two anglers wading in river with fishing rods during overcast day.
Spacious dining area with large windows and modern lighting fixtures.
Fisherman holding a brown trout near a boat on a river.
Two fly-fishing anglers relaxing by a river in Icelandic landscape.
Fly-fisherman casting a line at the shoreline with hills in the background.
Female angler holding a large fish near a riverbank with cliffs in the background.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout over water.
Two fly-fishing guides sitting on the riverbank with a boat in the water behind them.
Man holding a large brown trout in a river with cloudy sky.
Fly-fisherman casting with a rod and line in a scenic Icelandic river.
Fly-fisherman wading in river near waterfall with fishing rod.
Seagull soaring with wings spread wide against a cloudy sky.
Man fly-fishing in a river with a curved fishing rod under a blue sky.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a calm Icelandic river with green hills and cliffs.
Fisherman holding a large Atlantic salmon in a river.
Two fly-fishermen with a fish at the shoreline on a cloudy day.
Two women holding a large fish in a river with cliffs in the background.
Two anglers preparing gear by the riverbank with a boat nearby.
Two anglers wading in calm river waters with a dark sandy bank.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in background.
Smiling man in fishing gear holding a fish in a river.
Group of sheep grazing on lush green pasture with a wooden post.
Fisherman holding a sizable fish in a river setting.
Black horse with a long mane grazing on green grass.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in Icelandic landscape.
Fisherman holding a fish over a river in Iceland.
A river flowing through a rocky canyon with green hills and cloudy sky.
Land Rover with fishing rod and inflatable boat on trailer.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in background.
Fisherman wearing sunglasses and cap by a river in Iceland.
Man in fly-fishing gear holding a fish near riverbank.
Two fish, a trout and a grayling, caught in a net with water.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout by the riverbank.
Trout swimming among aquatic plants and flowers in freshwater.
Guide and angler preparing fly-fishing gear by river.
Wine bottles on a wooden shelf with glasses below.
Smiling man in outdoor gear holding a fish in a grassy area.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in background.
Fisherman standing in shallow water with a fly rod, cloudy sky overhead.
Angler holding a freshly caught trout in a river with green hills.
Fly-fisherman standing in river casting with a fly rod.
Two anglers fly-fishing from a boat on a calm Icelandic lake with mountains in the background.
Fisherman kneeling by the riverbank holding a large fish.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout over water with a landing net.
Fisherman holding a brown trout in a river.
Man holding a large fish by a river in Iceland.
Angler holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fly-fisherman casting with a rod in a scenic Icelandic river landscape.
Two anglers fishing from rocky riverbank with fishing rod and net.
Fisherman holding a large trout in a river with mountains in background.
Lodge building with red roof near a lake and green hills.
Man holding a freshly caught fish in a river with green hills.
Two anglers holding a large fish in a river.
Two anglers relaxing on riverbank with boat in water.
Green farm building in a lush valley with a waterfall in the background.
Fisherman holding a freshly caught fish by the riverbank.
Fisherman holding a fish near a lake with mountains in the background.
Fly-fisherman casting with a rod by the riverbank.
Fly-fisherman casting a line from a boat on a river in Iceland.
A large salmon caught during fly-fishing in Iceland.
Six cocktail glasses with various drinks on a wooden tray.
Man holding a large trout in Icelandic river.
Calm river with a fly-fisher casting in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery.
Wine bottles on a wooden shelf with glasses below in a bar setting.
Fishing rods on a trailer attached to a vehicle near a river.
Angler holding a large fish over water on a cloudy day.
Two anglers preparing gear outside a lodge for fly-fishing.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with a fishing rod.
Two anglers fly-fishing from a boat on a calm Icelandic lake with mountains in the background.
Rainbow trout in a fishing net after being caught.
Fisherman holding a brown trout over a landing net in the river.
Big fish caught while fly fishing in a scenic river landscape, showcasing angler success.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with a town and hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Young man holding a large fish near a riverbank in Iceland.
Small church at the base of green rolling hills in Iceland.
Two anglers fly-fishing from a boat on a large lake with mountains in the background.
Fly-fisherman with rod and tackle box on riverbank.
Child casting a fly rod in a scenic Icelandic river.
Two single beds in a hotel room with a large window overlooking a river and green hills.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with a mountain backdrop.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout near a river in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a sizable brown trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a fish near a boat on a riverbank.
Three anglers with fly rods on a scenic riverbank in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with green hills in background.
Woman and young man fly-fishing in a river with a fish.
Two anglers relaxing on riverbank with boat in water.
A fish in a net on the riverbank with a person taking a photo.
Fisherman holding a large Atlantic salmon in a river.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with green hills and cliffs.
Fly-fisherman holding a freshly caught fish in a landing net.
Fisherman holding a large trout in a river.
Three anglers in waders holding trout in a river.
Fly-fisherman securing fishing rods on top of vehicle in outdoor setting.
Two anglers holding a large brown trout in a river in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in the background.
Rainbow trout held in hand above shallow water with rocks.
Parking lot with three vehicles and a building in a rural setting.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Young man holding a large fish near a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Fisher holding a brown trout over a river in Iceland.
Angler holding a large fish on a riverbank in Iceland.
Close-up of a feather with water droplets on soil and grass.
Fisher holding a rainbow trout over water.
A wide river flowing through lush green fields with small houses and mountains in the background.
Three anglers in waders holding freshly caught trout in a river.
Silver SUV parked on grassy field with rolling hills in background.
Young fly-fisher holding a large fish near riverbank.
Man holding a large brown trout by a riverbank.
Wide view of a winding river through lush green valley with mountains in the background.
Man holding a brown trout in a river in Iceland.
Bartender mixing a drink behind the bar with bottles in the background.
Fisherman holding a large fish near a river in Iceland.
Two anglers wading in shallow water with fishing rods at the coast.
Calm river with rocky bank and grassy hills in Iceland.
Two fly-fishing rods resting on a car with a scenic mountain and lake background.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout near a river in Iceland.
Spacious dining area with large windows and modern lighting fixtures.
Man setting up fly fishing rod near vehicle in grassy field.
Two anglers wading in a tranquil river with a rocky shoreline.
Fisherwoman holding a brown trout by a river in Iceland.
Smiling man holding a freshly caught fish in a river.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Two anglers fly-fishing from rocky riverbank in Iceland.
Modern lodge interior with artwork and seating area.
Fisherman in a boat on a calm river with a dry bank.
Wide view of a flowing river with green hills and blue sky in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a large, spotted trout in a river.
Fisher holding a brown trout over a fishing net in water.
Woman in outdoor gear holding a fish near riverbank.
Older man holding a large fish in a river during fly fishing.
Brown trout lying on a fishing net in shallow water.
Two anglers fly-fishing in calm waters near a rocky shoreline.
Fly-fisherman casting in a calm river with boat nearby.
Smiling man holding a fish by a river in Iceland.
Wide view of a calm river with rocky banks and grassy hills in Iceland.
Vehicle with fishing rods and gear near riverbank under blue sky.
Smiling angler holding a large fish in a river.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Man holding a large fish in a river with green hills in background.
Older man holding a large fish in a river during fly-fishing.
Fisherman holding a brown trout over a landing net in shallow water.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a river with grassy banks and rocky terrain.
A fish caught on a fly fishing line in clear water.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with green hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a fish near the shoreline with water in the background.
A mother duck leading her ducklings across a calm body of water.
Calm river with rocky bank and lush green surroundings in Iceland.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountain background.
Calm river flowing through lush green landscape with rocky banks.
Man holding a large Atlantic salmon in a river.
Wide view of a winding river through lush green hills in Iceland.
Clothing and boots hanging in a fly-fishing gear room.
Two anglers wading in calm water with fishing rods.
Angler holding a large brown trout near a river with green hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a fish in a shallow river with mountain background.
Two fly-fishers wading in calm water with fishing rods.
Fisherman holding a large brown trout in a river.
Fisherman in inflatable boat with mountains in background.
Two anglers fly-fishing by the river at Long Valley Lodge.
Woman fly-fishing by a river with rocky cliffs in the background.
Two anglers holding a large fish in a river with green hills in the background.
Fly-fisherman casting in a scenic river landscape.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Black SUV with inflatable boat on trailer beside a river.
Two fly-fishing guides holding a fish in shallow water.
Woman holding a brown trout in a river with mountains in the background.
Six cocktail glasses with various drinks on a wooden surface.
Man holding a freshly caught fish in a river setting.
Three whiskey glasses with ice on a wooden bar counter.
Man holding a large fish in a river with grassy banks and cloudy sky.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a flowing river with grassy banks.
Man holding a large rainbow trout in a river.
Man holding a brown trout in a river with cloudy sky.
Fly-fisherman casting line in a scenic river setting.
Fish caught in a fly-fishing net with a person's hand holding it.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in background.
Rainbow trout caught in a shallow stream with visible rocks.
Fishermen launching a boat into a river in Icelandic landscape.
White wildflowers growing among grass near a river.
Fisherman casting a fly line in a river with mountains in the background.
Man holding a large fish in a river with green banks.
Angler holding a large brown trout near a stream.
Fisherman holding a sizable trout near a riverbank.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with grassy banks.
Two anglers walking with fishing gear near a house in Iceland.
Two anglers in waders holding a caught fish in a river.
Fly-fisherman casting in a river with green hills in background.
Fisherman holding a large fish with a fly in its mouth.
Three anglers fly-fishing from a boat and shoreline in a scenic river setting.
Man holding a large brown trout in a grassy area.
Two anglers wading in water, one casting with a fly rod.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in background.
Man holding a large fish in a river with grassy banks and cloudy sky.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a mountain river under cloudy sky.
Fisherman holding a freshly caught fish near a river.
Fisherman holding a fish near a boat on the riverbank.
Fisherman holding a large rainbow trout over a calm river.
Fly fisherman casting in a river with green hills in the background.
Two anglers fly-fishing in a shallow river with hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in the background.
Two fly fishers stand by a lake with mountains in the background.
Fly-fisherman holding a fish in a river.
Fly-fisherman casting in a mountain lake with rolling hills in the background.
Fisherman holding a fish near a boat on a riverbank.
Two anglers fly-fishing by a river with rocky cliffs in the background.
Fisher holding a brown trout near a river in Iceland.
Woman holding a large trout by a river.
Fisherman adjusting tackle on rocky riverbank with scenic landscape.
Woman holding a brown trout in a river with green hills in the background.
Fish caught in a fly-fishing net with water and moss.
Fisherman casting a fly line in a river with cloudy sky.
Fisherman holding a fish on a boat in a river.
Fisherman setting up fly fishing gear near a vehicle in a grassy field.
Fisherman holding a fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Smiling fly-fisher holding a large fish in a river in Iceland.
Aerial view of a riverbank with dark sediment and green vegetation.
Fisherman holding a fish on rocky shoreline with water and town in background.
Clothing and boots hanging in a fly-fishing gear room.
Fly fisherman casting in a river with grassy banks and cloudy sky.
Wide view of a winding river flowing through lush green hills in Iceland.
Three whiskey glasses with ice on a wooden bar counter.
Fisherman holding a big Atlantic salmon near a riverbank with a dog nearby.
Fisherman holding a brown trout in a river with green hills in background.
Fisherman holding a large Atlantic salmon in a river.
Inflatable boat on riverbank with calm water and green hills.
Two anglers in waders with fishing rods in a river, one holding a fishing net.
Man holding a large fish in a river with grassy banks and cloudy sky.
Man fly-fishing in Icelandic landscape with mountains and river.
Fisherman holding a large trout in Icelandic river.
Fisherman holding a fish over a landing net during fly-fishing.
Two anglers fly fishing along a river in a lush landscape.
Inflatable boat on a calm river with green banks and distant mountains.
Person holding a rainbow trout in a river.
Fisherman holding a fish near a boat on a lakeshore with mountains in the background.
Fly-fishing rod and reel resting on vehicle's hood with water in background.
Fly fisherman standing in a river with a rod and line, surrounded by green hills.
Inflatable boat moored on a calm riverbank in Iceland.
Two fly-fishing guides resting by a river in Iceland with fishing gear.
Fisherman holding a fish near a river with mountains in background.
Fly fisherman casting a line in a scenic Icelandic river.
Fly fisher standing in river with rod cast, cloudy sky overhead.
Two fly-fishermen crossing a rocky bridge over a river.
Fisherman holding a large fish in a river with mountains in the background.
Man holding a freshly caught fish on a boat in a river.
Man holding a large fish in a river with grassy banks and cloudy sky.
Modern lodge interior with artwork and seating area.
Smiling woman in outdoor gear holding a fish over a river.
Wine bottles on a wooden shelf with glasses below.

Ready to experience Long Valley Lodge for yourself?
Bookings for the 2026 season are now open, with limited availability remaining from June through August.

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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Species: Brown trout · Atlantic salmon
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Vörðuholt Lodge

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Blanda

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

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Svartá

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

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Trout & Char
Salmon

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.