Trout Fishing on the Laxa I Adaldal - Laxardal

Possibly the finest trout fishing in Europe with fish reaching over 10 lbs!

Above the famous salmon beats of the Laxá river in Aðaldal on the North coast of Iceland are two beats called Laxárdalur and Mývatnssveit. These two areas combined have over 20 miles of fishing and are divided into 15 beats, each accommodating between one and three rods. Each year numerous fish between 5-7 lbs are caught, with the occasional 8-9 lbs fish making an appearance. The river has also produced three fish of over 12 lbs.

The lower beat, Laxárdalur, is wide and shallow and is a little like bonefishing for trout. The upper section at Mývatnssveit is wonderfully braided with fast runs, pocket water and crystal clear water. Pools for the most part are grass banked, wide, and with a relatively even bottom. There are the intermittent lava shelves that drop away, hidden from someone reading the surface, in turn creating some excellent lies. As these fish live in fast and powerful water they are extremely strong, and hooking one will test your tackle and skill.

Some Icelanders fish with streamers, but upstream dry fly and nymph tactics are more effective. Although there are no biting mosquitoes in Iceland, they do have a number of other chronomids that the trout feed on readily, and this is the main food source for these fish. The brown trout in the Laxá river in Aðaldal have only a few short months of the Icelandic summer to feed as much as possible, so they really feed hard below and above the surface. The 90 day season produces from 6-8,000 wild brown trout!

This is truly one of the places to visit to experience spectacular nature and some of the best trout fishing in Europe.

Trout Fishing on the Laxa I Adaldal - Laxardal

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Trout Fishing on the Laxa I Adaldal - Laxardal

Trout Fishing on the Laxa I Adaldal - Laxardal

Weekly Schedule:

Various days of entry and exit.

2013 Package Rate: $5,900 to $6,150 from Akureyri

Prices also available in GBP and Euros. Please contaact us with your requirements.

Price includes:
• Six full days fishing
• Full board and accommodation for one person based on single occupancy.
• Guided fishing based on shared guide.
• Transfers to/from airport in Akureyri
• Transfers to/from the fishing each day.

Price does not include:
• International flights
• Rod share fee.
• Accommodation in Reykjavik.
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.
• Gratuities to guides and lodge staff.
• Internal flights to/from Akureyri.
• Any transfers required in Reykjavik
• Gratuities to guides and lodge staff.

Special Notes:

The lodge at Laxardal can comfortably accommodate ten guests in single-occupancy rooms with shared accommodations available upon request. Excellent meals are served in the main lodge.

Shorter fishing periods than a week are available.

You can share a rod, but this may mean that you will need to share a room too.

Trout Fishing on the Laxa I Adaldal - Laxardal

Time Difference Reykjavik GMT

Flight Time from the UK London - Reykjavik: 3 hrs then 45minutes from Reykjavik to Akureyri on an internal flight

Visa Requirements for UK Citizens None. However a certification of tackle disinfection is required and may be checked as you progress through passport control upon entering the country. We advise travelling anglers to obtain such certifications prior to leaving the UK.

Species Brown Trout

Season to Travel June - August

Tackle and Kit A 9ft for a #5 rod is a perfect match for the fishing to be expected. A floating line is all that's required. Nylon should be carried from 4-8lbs. Insect repellent and a midge net should be taken. Waders of some description are essential. Flies; take your standard trout dry and nymph patterns. The fish don't tend to be too fussy. The guides will also carry some suitable patterns.  

Clothing The weather can be changeable in Iceland so please wear comfortable layered clothing. Your vehicle will be close to hand so take a bag that all extra clothing and equipment can be stored in.

Trout Fishing on the Laxa I Adaldal - Laxardal