Arctic сhar and trout fishing in Iceland: catch the ultimate prize!

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Iceland is one of the greatest place for anglers to fish for trout and char. Iceland is known for its pure rivers, wilderness and its plentiful of fish. Many anglers visit Iceland annually, whilst others dream about and plan their first visit for years.
The beauty of fly fishing in Iceland is captured in one photo at Lake Thingvellir

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Lake Thingvellir provides us with a fly fishing wonder. The “Ice age brown trout” can grow up to extreme sizes, with reports every year recording trout up to 30 pounds.

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Mid-highlands

The highlands are covered with hundreds of lakes, little streams and rivers filled with endless opportunities of fishing for brown trout and arctic char in the untouched nature.

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Catch brown trout, sea trout, arctic char, and Atlantic salmon at Varma River!

Varmá

Varma river is one of few rivers where you can fish for brown trout, sea trout, arctic char and even the mighty Atlantic salmon. It is though primarily trout and char fishing.

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Catch char and trout in Holaa river's thriving waters

Holaá river

Holaá river is one of the most popular day tours fishing locations in southern Iceland. It is located only 45 min from Reykjavik, which makes it very convenient.

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Discovering the hidden gems of Lake Lysa

Lakesystem Lysa

Fishing on Lakesystem Lysa in a nice and relaxing athmosphere with the majestic Snaefellsnes watching is family friendy and perfect for groups.

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The thrill of the catch: landing a sea trout on the Tungulækur River

Tungulækur

Minnivallalækur is a small and crystal clear stream on the south coast and is one of the best-kept secrets in global angling. It is a technical river.

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An angler casts a delicate dry fly into the clear waters of Minnivallalækur River in pursuit of native brown trout

Minnivallalækur

Minnivallalækur is a small and crystal clear stream on the south coast and is one of the best-kept secrets in global angling. It is a technical river.

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Nordfjardará river: a fishing haven in Iceland's stunning landscapes

Nordfjarðará river

Nordfjardará is a crystal clear river located in a picturesque valley in East Iceland and is an attractive place for families and smaller groups to spend their holiday together.

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Brunná

Brunná is a clear char, brown trout and sea trout river about one hour drive from Husavik. There are three rods allowed in the river, it is fly only and catch and release.

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Laxá river in Laxárdalur

All trout anglers must try the Brown trout fishing on Laxá at some point in their lives. It is one of the best Brown trout rivers in the world and has many admirers and regular anglers.

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Casting a line into the calm waters of Laxa in Dolum

Reykjadalsa river

Reykjadalsá river is one of better trout rivers in Iceland with high volume catch every year and some anglers call the river dry fly fishing heaven.

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