Salmon
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Iceland is the ultimate place for anglers to fish for the Atlantic salmon. Iceland is known for its pure rivers, wilderness and its plentiful salmon. Many anglers visit Iceland annually, whilst others dream about and plan their first visit for years.
West Rangá
West Rangá is one of the best salmon river in Iceland. Fished with 12 – 18 rods and a really good fishing lodge. West Rangá is located in South Iceland about 1 hour drive from Reykjavik.
Laxa in Dolum
Laxa in Dolum is one of those crystal clear salmon rivers Iceland is famous for. With only 4-6 rods, it is the perfect choice for large families, friends or companies.
Grimsa river
Grimsa river is one of the big names in Iceland, some call it “The Queen of Rivers” in Iceland. It is a medium sized salmon river, located in Borgarfjordur in West Iceland.
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Holsa West Bank
Hólsá is a 4 rod river, attached to West Rangá. It is the part including the beat Borg and all the way to the river mouth.
There is a basic but nice 4 bedroom lodge that goes with Hólsá.
Urridafoss waterfall
Urridafoss waterfall has one of the biggest wild salmon stock in Iceland. Thjorsa river is majestic and is the longest river in Iceland or about 230 km from source to sea.
Fossa river
Fossa river is a top class, medium sized salmon river with three amazing waterfalls to fish in, located in the lava fields north of the volcano Hekla in the South of Iceland.
Leira river in Leirarsveit
Leira river is a sensitive and small two rod salmon- and sea trout river set in beautiful surroundings less than an hour drive from Reykjavik.
Holkna river
Hölkná river is one of the greater fishing rivers in the northern part of the country. It is known for its big salmon and the unique and stunning nature.
