Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik: Arctic Char & Brown Trout
Spend five hours at the river while your guide shows you how to hook char and trout
A private fishing tour from Reykjavik takes you to a river on the Golden Circle route, where you fish for Arctic Char and Brown Trout with a professional guide who teaches fly, spinner and bait techniques. The drive passes through Thingvellir National Park, and the full day runs about eight hours with hotel pickup, fishing permits and all gear supplied.
Step-by-step itinerary
Fishing tour near Reykjavik
- Drive through Thingvellir National Park
- Drive approx. 1 hour to fishing river
- Fish for Brown Trout and Arctic Char
- Thingvellir National Park passing by
- Golden Circle Entry included 5h
What’s included
- Fishing permits.
- hotel pickup and drop-off.
- professional guide.
- all fishing gear.
- transport by private vehicle.
Times
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
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The experience
If you've got a free afternoon or a day between other plans, this tour picks you up from your Reykjavik hotel and drives you to a river about an hour away, passing through Thingvellir National Park on the way. The route itself is part of the Golden Circle, so you're not just getting to the fishing. You're traveling through one of Iceland's most-visited landscapes to get there.
Once at the river, you spend roughly five hours fishing with a guide who knows the water and the fish. Arctic Char and Brown Trout are the main species here, and your guide will show you the tactics that work: whether you want to cast a fly, use a spinner or fish with bait, the choice is yours and the guide adjusts to what you're comfortable with. You don't need experience: beginners and experienced anglers both fish this tour. All the gear comes with you, and the permits are handled.
The whole day runs about eight to nine hours door-to-door. Afterward, the operator sends you pictures from the day as a souvenir. Dress for the weather, since fishing happens in all conditions, and bring what you need to eat and drink: the tour doesn't include lunch or food.
Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, so commentary and instruction are clear throughout the day. This works for anyone who fishes or wants to learn, regardless of fitness level or prior experience.
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Top questions
What fish will I actually catch on this river?
Arctic Char and Brown Trout are the main species in this river on the Golden Circle route. Your guide knows where they're holding and will show you the techniques that work for each one.
Do I need to have fished before, or is this okay for a complete beginner?
The tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced anglers. Your guide will teach you the tactics and help you hook fish, regardless of whether you've cast a line before.
What methods can I use to fish? Fly, spin, bait?
You can fish with fly, spinner or bait, and you choose which one suits you. Your guide will adjust to your preference and show you how to use whatever method you pick.
How long do I actually spend fishing versus driving?
You spend roughly five hours at the river fishing. The full day is about eight to nine hours, which includes the drive from Reykjavik, the pass through Thingvellir National Park, and the return to your hotel.
What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?
Fishing permits, gear, transport by private vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a professional guide are all included. Bring food and drinks (lunch is not included), and dress for weather, since the tour operates in all conditions.
Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik: Arctic Char & Brown Trout
8h · EN
from US$ 706 per person
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