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Private Trout and Char Fishing in Icelandic Serenity Experience

About this experience

Your guide is a PhD in ecology and a fisheries biologist, making this experience all the more unique. Your experience will be enriched by his background fishing all over the world in both fresh and saltwater as he helps you gain an appreciation for how unique this world-class fishery is for wild and native trout and arctic char.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Trout and Char Fishing in Icelandic Serenity Experience
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • all fishing equipment is included (waders, boots, rods, flies, lures, etc.)
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • fishing license
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Imagine, standing at the bank of a beautiful river that emerges from around a bend. The sky above you is big, broad, and wide. In the distance, you see lava fields and mountains. There are no houses, cities, roads or cars, only the meandering sheep and horses grazing about.

In your hand you have a rod and nothing but time and fish on your mind. Brown trout and arctic char up to 2 pounds, and occasionally to 5 pounds, swim these waters. With guidance, skill, and luck you will catch them.

On this incredible day-trip from Reykjavik, you will leave in the morning on an 8-hour adventure; past lava fields and by horse and sheep farms. On the one hour drive from Reykjavik, hot coffee and cinnamon rolls will be served.

On the river, our guides will give you the lay of the land, the river and the gear you will use. Throughout your fishing experience they will support and make suggestions about where to fish and which tackle to use.

And at the end of the day, you can enjoy a meal of fresh fish and potatoes before heading back to Reykjavik.

Fly fishing: You can fish with nymphs, dry flies, or streamers.
Spinnings rod: You will use worms and lures - try them both and see how it goes!

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick up and drop off from your accommodations in Reykjavik. Please inquire for other arrangements.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tourism Iceland

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up and drop off from your accommodations in Reykjavik. Please inquire for other arrangements.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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