BY NOW most salmon anglers will realise this year’s season in Russia is cancelled for anglers in the West, which means many have turned to Iceland for their fishing in 2022. Iceland is filling up fast, so for those of you who have yet to make plans, DON’T MISS OUT!
There is still some limited availability with Strengir. Iceland was one of the first countries to return to normality regarding travel and Covid testing is no longer required for entry to the country. Once you are here you will find that life is back to normal with no need for wearing masks, no restrictions on gatherings, or any of the other inconveniences we all have had to endure.
Salmon Fishing
The Jökla salmon fishing is becoming a firm favourite with visiting and local anglers and creating a lot of repeat bookings. In last summer’s heatwave, that affected most of the country, the Jökla remained at a good level and provided consistent fishing. The forecast from the company that operates the Dam a the top of the river system is that the overflow may not happen until late August or even early September.
There are still some rods available during the best weeks. Come and experience this improving river that produced salmon with one of the highest average weights of all rivers in Iceland in 2021.
26 June-1 July: 3 rods available
This is the opening period at the Jökla river and a great time for fish that weigh mostly in double figures. Fly to Iceland on 26 June to be at the lodge the same evening. Fish from the morning of opening day, 27 June, to noon on 1 July (4.5 days’ fishing). One guide per 2 rods. Full board and accommodation at lodge.
13-19 July: 2 rods available
A prime week offering great sport with 2SW salmon and grilse. Fresh fish entering the system each day and spread throughout the system. Fly to Iceland on 12 July to be at the lodge the same evening. Fishing begins on the morning of 13 July to noon on 19 July (5.5 days’ fishing).
Trophy Brown Trout Safari
This exciting combination offers fishing for wild brown trout on rivers and in Lake Þingvallavatn, famous for its race of monster trout. Fishing takes place on the Minnvallalaekur, Bruara and Holaa rivers but the main focus will be fishing the famous ION beat at the lake. June is considered prime time for trout in Iceland. Fishing is for groups of up to 4 rods. Full service programme staying at the Minni Lodge to start with and then nearby Hotel, situated within easy reach of the lake and nearby rivers.Rods are available on 10-17 June and 20-27 June.
Jökla & Breiðdalsá Salmon/Trout/Char Combination
These dates offer a combination of salmon fishing on the Jökla with char and salmon fishing on the Breiðdalsa. There is a wide variety of fishing from the deep gorges of the Jökla to the wide expanse of the Breiðdalsa estuary where we chase the feisty char on the ebbing tide. Included is one guide with 4x4, river transfers and full board accommodation. On changeover day fishing in Jökla ends at noon and begins in Breiðdalsa at 16:00. Fishing finishes at noon on the final day of the combination. The drive between lodges is just under two hours.
16-22 July: 1 rod available
Fishing Jökla four days 16-20 July and then two days nearby Breiðdalsa river until noon 22 July.
3-9 August: 2 rods available
Jökla four days 3-7 August and then two days Breiðdalsa 7-9 August.
23-29 August: 4 rods available
Jökla four days 23-27 August and then two days Breiðdalsa 27-29 August.
For prices and further details please get in touch.
