Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik: Arctic Char and Brown Trout
Spend 6 to 7 hours casting on the Holaa River, a self-sustaining native fishery in the Golden Circle.
A private full-day fishing tour from Reykjavik takes you to the Holaa River on the Golden Circle route, where you fish for Arctic Char and Brown Trout under the guidance of a professional instructor. Your guide teaches fly-fishing and spin-casting techniques suited to the river's conditions. All fishing gear, waders, boots and light refreshments are included, and the drive from Reykjavik takes about an hour.
What’s included
- Fishing permit and all gear (rods, waders, boots, flies, spinners).
- professional guide and instruction.
- light beverages and sandwiches.
- hotel or location pickup and drop-off.
Times
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
Before you book
Operated by Go Fishing Iceland
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The experience
The Holaa River sits on the Golden Circle route, roughly an hour's drive from Reykjavik. On the way you pass through Thingvellir National Park. Once at the river, you have 6 to 7 hours to fish, with your guide teaching you the techniques that work best for the conditions that day. The river supports Arctic Char and Brown Trout across a range of sizes, most commonly between 1 and 2 pounds, though larger fish up to 6 pounds and beyond are there too. The Holaa is a self-sustaining native fishery, and it's productive enough that both fly-fishing and spin-casting work well. Your guide will show you upstream nymphing, dry fly fishing, streamers, and small lures and spinners depending on what's moving.
All fishing equipment comes with you: rods, waders, boots, flies and spinners are included in the price. Light beverages and sandwiches keep you fueled through the day. Your guide is a professional instructor with 16 years of experience running these tours, and Go Fishing Iceland holds all required licenses to operate tourism services in the country. The tour runs 9 hours total, accounting for the drive, the fishing time and the return to Reykjavik.
Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you fish at your own pace with one-on-one instruction from your guide, which suits anyone wanting personalized technique coaching whether you've fished before or not. The 9-hour commitment and 6 to 7 hours on the water make it a full-day commitment, so it works best if you're willing to dedicate the day to casting rather than splitting your time across multiple activities.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What size fish can I expect to catch on the Holaa River?
The Holaa River holds Arctic Char and Brown Trout ranging from 1 to 2 pounds on average, with larger specimens up to 6 pounds and beyond present in the water.
Do I need to bring my own fishing gear?
No. Fishing rods, waders, boots, flies and spinners are all provided as part of the tour price.
Is the Holaa River suitable for both fly fishing and spin casting?
Yes. The Holaa River works well for fly-fishing techniques like upstream nymphing and dry fly fishing, as well as for spin casting with small lures and spinners.
How long is the drive from Reykjavik to the Holaa River?
The drive takes approximately one hour, and you pass through Thingvellir National Park on the way.
What's included in the tour price?
The tour includes all fishing equipment and waders, a professional guide, light beverages and sandwiches, pickup and drop-off from your location in Reykjavik, and the fishing permit.
Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik: Arctic Char and Brown Trout
9h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 960 per person
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