Fly fishing in Iceland

It depends on the package. Further up the page, you’ll find an example of a guided weekend trip for four people with four days of fishing in northern Iceland, including flights, transfers, a lodge, fishing licenses, a guide, and all meals. A simpler package with a cabin, self-catering, and a rental car will cost less. Get in touch and we’ll put together a quote based on your preferences.

Trout, Arctic char, sea trout, and salmon. You can fish for wild trout in rivers such as Laxá í Aðaldal and Mýrarkvísl, Arctic char in lakes such as Langavatn and Skjálftavatn, sea trout in Litlaá, and salmon in the classic salmon rivers. Truly large trout can be found in Þingvallavatn in the south.

The season runs from April to October. Dry-fly fishing for trout is at its best in summer when the hatches are underway. Sea trout run in the spring and again in late summer and autumn, and in Mýrarkvísl, Arctic char enter the river from late July.

Yes. We don’t have a ready-made package for Iceland; instead, we select the waters, accommodation, guiding, and transportation based on how you want to fish and your budget.

Swedish citizens do not need a visa to travel to Iceland, but must carry a valid passport or national ID card

Both options work. We can arrange the trip with a guide every day, with a guide for a few days and independent fishing the rest of the time, or entirely without a guide, with a rental car and self-catering. A guide often makes a big difference the first time you fish a new water.

It depends on where you’re staying. Most lodges include Wi-Fi, while connectivity may be more limited in cabins and remote areas. If you want to make sure you have coverage, we recommend an eSIM or local SIM card. We’ll let you know what to expect when we put together your trip.

Dry flies and light nymphs are often key techniques. Much of it comes down to reading the water, finding active fish, and adapting your technique to the weather, water levels, and hatches.

• Temperature: It is cool but pleasant. Daytime temperatures are usually between 10°C and 15°C, but can sometimes reach around 20°C. Nights are cold, often around 5-10°C.
• Unpredictable: The weather can change quickly, from sunshine to rain and wind in just a few minutes ("four seasons in one day").
• Midnight sun: From June to July, it is almost light around the clock.
• Precipitation: Rain is common, but often comes as brief showers rather than lasting all day. June is usually the driest month.
• Wind: It is often windy, which can make it feel significantly colder than the thermometer indicates.

We at Outside Travels have arranged travel guarantees with the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency, so you can travel with us with peace of mind.

The travel guarantee entitles you to compensation if any part of your package holiday or linked travel arrangement cannot be carried out due to the organizer’s insolvency.

With the travel guarantee and a well-planned trip, you can sit back and focus on fishing.

When you book a fishing trip with Outside Travels AB (company registration no. 559046-2395), you can travel with peace of mind. We follow the general terms and conditions of the Swedish Travel Agents and Tour Operators Association (SRF), as well as our own special terms tailored to fishing trips and package holidays.

The terms explain everything you need to know about booking, payment, cancellations, changes and liability. We also have travel guarantee coverage with the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency, which means you are protected if anything should happen to the tour operator or the trip.

Our travel terms are designed to give you peace of mind and all the information you need before departure, so you can focus on fishing.