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Trout

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Trout fishing in Iceland has long been over shadowed by the highly regarded Salmon fishing. In the early days Trout fishing was not considered worth while and so any exploration and development of technique was aimed at the Salmon. However as the price of Salmon fishing rose, certain fisherman displaced by cost became the pioneers of the Trout and Char scene in Iceland. To counter the problem of additional price hikes they kept the marvelous fishing they had found a relative secret. Thus we are able to offer some outstanding Trout fishing at very unassuming prices.

In the North of Iceland there are a number of rivers that offer incredible Trout fishing. We can offer you fishing on the Litlá, Myrakvisl and Laxá in Adaldal. These rivers can be fished for between 3 and 6 days and by 4 to 10 rods depending on package. There are a number of cosy well positioned lodges and all can be taken fully or self catered.

The fishing is, as ever, dependent on conditions and a knowledgeable guide is essential. It is often effective to fish the dry fly but often as small as a number 22 or 24. Tiny nymphs, dead drifted, also work well. There are many fish also taken on copper bead heads and on streamers. The volcanic rock in this area is sharp on leaders so a fine balance must be struck between abrasion resistance and diameter. Rods between a line 3 and 5 are best suited with maybe a 6 or 7 weight, in case there is the chance of Salmon or the wind is very strong.

Litlá also offers incredible sea trout fishing in August and into September with a large run of big fish each year. The fish are very hard fighting and run into the high teens with the average being close to 6 pounds.

Accessing the area around Husavik is done by flying to Akureyri from Reykjavik. There is then a little more than 45 minute drive. Husavik is a small but lively town which offers abundant Whale watching. As such it is well equipped with restaurants, supermarkets and the Icelandic Alcohol distributor Vin Bud. Akureyri is also well appointed for buying supplies and tackle.