Trout & Char Fishing in Iceland
From giant Lake Thingvallavatn brown trout to wild trout and Arctic char in the remote Icelandic Highlands, Fish Partner offers exclusive access to some of Iceland’s most exciting freshwater fisheries.
Choose from fully guided lodge programs, private day trips and DIY fishing across a diverse collection of rivers, lakes and streams throughout Iceland.
Explore our fisheries below and start planning your fly-fishing adventure in Iceland
Iconic Lake Þingvallavatn bay known for its geothermal springs and exceptional concentration of giant wild brown trout.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: April–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Lake Þingvallavatn
Accommodation: Hotels · Guesthouses · Camping nearby
Remote Highland river offering exceptional Arctic char and brown trout fishing through canyons, waterfalls and spectacular Icelandic wilderness.
Species: Arctic char · Brown trout
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Highlands
Accommodation: Highland Fishing Lodge
Scenic North Iceland river system known for strong runs of sea-run Arctic char, with salmon and sea trout also present.
Species: Sea-run Arctic char · Salmon & trout
Season: June–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Self-catering fishing lodge
A productive river mouth on Lake Þingvallavatn offering excellent fishing for wild brown trout where clear flowing water meets the open lake.
Species: Brown trout
Season: April–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Lake Þingvallavatn
Accommodation: Hotels · Guesthouses · Camping nearby
A diverse Highland river with gin-clear water, flowing through open plains, rocky runs and dramatic canyons, offering excellent sight-fishing for wild brown trout and Arctic char.
Species: Arctic char · Brown trout
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Highlands
Accommodation: Highland Fishing Lodge
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
A vast and untouched Highland wilderness of remote rivers and streams offering adventurous fishing for wild brown trout and Arctic char.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: June–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Northern Highlands
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge · Guesthouse · Camping
A renowned river-mouth beat offering exceptional fly fishing for giant wild brown trout, with excellent opportunities using nymphs, dry flies and streamers.
Species: Brown trout
Season: April–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Lake Þingvallavatn
Accommodation: Hotels · Guesthouses · Camping nearby
A vast and remote Highland wilderness with countless lakes, rivers and streams offering adventurous fishing for wild brown trout and Arctic char.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: June–August
Type: DIY
Region: West Highlands
Accommodation: Highland huts · Camping
One of Iceland’s renowned sea trout rivers, offering exciting fishing for powerful sea-run brown trout amid the dramatic landscapes of South Iceland.
Species: Sea-run brown trout
Season: April–October 20
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: South Iceland
Accommodation: Battle Hill Lodge · Self-catering lodge
A scenic north-shore beat near the Öxará river mouth, offering exciting opportunities for Lake Þingvallavatn’s famous giant wild brown trout.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: April–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Lake Þingvallavatn
Accommodation: Hotels · Guesthouses · Camping nearby
A spectacular remote Highland river flowing through wild landscapes, offering adventurous fishing for strong wild brown trout and Arctic char.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: June–August
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: West Highlands
Accommodation: Highland huts · Camping
A highly productive sea trout fishery where several rivers meet, offering exceptional opportunities for sea-run brown trout across expansive and varied water.
Species: Sea-run brown trout
Season: April–October 20
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: South Iceland
Accommodation: Battle Hill Lodge · Self-catering lodge
An intimate upper section of the Svartá offering excellent dry-fly and nymph fishing for wild brown trout and Arctic char in beautiful, varied water.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: North Iceland
Accommodation: Long Valley Lodge
A small and intimate lake connected to Þingvallavatn, holding surprisingly large wild brown trout in peaceful and beautifully secluded surroundings.
Species: Brown trout
Season: April–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Lake Þingvallavatn
Accommodation: Hotels · Guesthouses · Camping nearby
A diverse fishery spanning Lake Þingvallavatn and connected Lake Úlfljótsvatn, offering excellent fishing for wild brown trout and Arctic char in beautiful surroundings.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: May–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Lake Þingvallavatn
Accommodation: Hotels · Guesthouses · Camping nearby
A productive river connecting Lake Laugarvatn and Lake Apavatn, offering accessible fishing for wild brown trout and Arctic char close to Reykjavík.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: April–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: South Iceland
Accommodation: Hotels · Guesthouses · Camping nearby
A small and easily accessible lake just outside Reykjavík, offering enjoyable fishing for wild brown trout in peaceful and surprisingly secluded surroundings.
Species: Brown trout
Season: April–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Reykjavík Area
Accommodation: Reykjavík hotels
A productive Highland reservoir surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes, offering accessible fishing for healthy populations of wild brown trout and Arctic char.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: April–September
Type: Guided · DIY
Region: Highlands
Accommodation: Highland Fishing Lodge · Guesthouse · Camping
A remote network of Highland lakes, reservoirs and connecting streams, offering adventurous fishing for wild trout and char amid Iceland’s stark interior landscape.
Species: Brown trout · Arctic char
Season: Ice off–Ice on
Type: DIY
Region: Highlands
Accommodation: Mountain Hut · Camping