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Flygfoto över en flätad älv i höstlandskap, omgiven av kullar och dramatisk himmel-perfekt för sportfiske och fiskeäventyr.

Iceland Salmon Fishing

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  • Enkel svart konturikon av ett flygplan, snett ovanifrån, på ljus bakgrund - inspirerar sportfiskare till nästa fiskeresa.

    Round-trip flight

    We book your flight and all transfers

  • Enkel svart konturteckning av en fisk som simmar åt höger, med ett öga och leende mun, mot ljus bakgrund - för sportfiskare.

    Species

    Atlantic Salmon

  • Enkel linjeikon som visar ett tält, ett träd och solen - symboliserar camping för sportfiskare på fiskeresa i naturen.

    Accommodation

    Lodge

  • Liten, pixlad svartvit ikon med stiliserat kugghjul och prickar, liknar symbol för fiskeinställningar eller konfiguration.

    Fishing season

    June - September

  • Enkel svartvit kalenderikon med två ringar upptill, perfekt för att planera fiskeresor eller markera viktiga sportfiskeevent.

    Tailored fishing trips

    We create the trip completely according to your needs

Regarding the fishing trip

Salmon fishing in Iceland

Iceland is Europe's obvious destination for exclusive salmon fishing. Here, the fantastic river Stóra Laxá awaits. A river with a mix of open expanses, dramatic mountains, and a stock of wild Atlantic salmon that is considered one of the best in Iceland. Fishing is conducted with a limited number of rods per week, providing peace, space, and a genuine experience by the water.

A salmon fishing trip to Iceland is about more than just fishing. You fish in well-managed beats with crystal-clear water, lava formations, and dramatic ravines as a backdrop. Many stretches offer both classic pools and technical sections where presentation and strategy are key. The combination of world-class fishing, professional organization, and nature-oriented accommodation makes Iceland a perfect destination for those seeking high-level salmon fishing in a unique environment.

We offer two carefully selected packages on Stóra Laxá.

The exclusive option on the lower stretches combines easily accessible and comfortable fishing with high-standard accommodation and service. Here you get a smooth and luxurious overall experience with some of the river's most productive pools.

The more budget-friendly option on the upper sections is aimed at the dedicated angler. Here, technical and fantastic salmon fishing awaits in more challenging pools, where both physical condition and fishing skills are put to the test.

More information about each arrangement can be found further down.

Laxfiske på Island med tjej som håller i en lax tagen på fluga

Example of what's included in a fishing trip to Upper Stóra Laxá for 4 people,

5 days with 3 days of fishing

Price 52,995 SEK per person.

This is included in the price:

  • Return flights from Stockholm, Copenhagen, or Oslo.
  • One night at a hotel in Reykjavik in a shared double room.
  • Three nights accommodation at a lodge in a shared double room.
  • Fishing license, one per person with their own rod. Fishing guide, one guide per two anglers. T
  • Return transfer between Reykjavik and the lodge.
  • Bed linen, towels, and final cleaning.

Additional costs:

  • Fishing equipment
  • Optional tips for guides
  • Food at the lodge, and food and transport in Reykjavik.

Optional:
More fishing days.

Sportfiskare i regnjacka, solglasögon och orange keps står i vattnet med en stor prickig fisk. Gräs och klippor syns bakom.

Below is an example of what is included in a fishing trip for 4 people, lasting a total of 5 days with 3 fishing days in Lower Stóra Laxá between July 23-27.

SEK 79,995 PER PERSON

This is included in the price of the fishing trip

  • Return flights from Stockholm, Copenhagen, or Oslo
  • One night at a hotel in Reykjavik, shared double room
  • Three nights' accommodation at the lodge. Shared double room
  • Fishing licenses. One license per person (i.e., not shared rod)
  • Fishing guide (one guide per two anglers)
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Return transfer between Reykjavik and the lodge
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Final cleaning

Additional costs

  • Fishing equipment
  • Optional tips for guides
  • Food and transportation in Reykjavik

Add-ons

  • More fishing days
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We take you to the heart of Iceland's salmon fishing. We offer well-designed fishing packages with several full fishing days, created to give you maximum time by the river and the best possible conditions for successful fishing.

You will fish in Stóra Laxá, one of Iceland's most highly regarded salmon rivers. Here you will encounter clear, flowing waters that run through open landscapes and narrow passages with lava formations. The river offers classic pools, technical riffles, and varied sections where precision and strategy make a difference.

Iceland is known for its strong stock of wild Atlantic salmon. The fishing is exclusive with a limited number of rods per section, which provides peace, space, and a high-quality experience. Here, powerful fish are combined with a raw and magnificent nature that frames a unique journey.

Each fishing day is planned based on current conditions, water levels, and your ambitions. We adapt tactics and fly selection to the season and situation to give you the best possible chance. With accommodation near the river and a clear structure for the arrangement, the trip works exactly as we at Outside Travels believe a truly well-planned salmon fishing trip in Iceland should.

  • En slingrande flod för fiskeresa rinner genom en bred gräsdal under molnig himmel, med kullar och byggnader i fjärran.

    Day 1

    Fly to Reykjavik. Transfer from Keflavik to the hotel in Reykjavik. Spend the evening and night in Reykjavik.

  • Leende sportfiskare i rutskjorta och vadare visar upp en stor lax vid glittrande vatten, redo för fiskeresa i vacker natur.

    day 2

    Our transport company will pick you up in Reykjavik and drive you to the Lodge. Fishing on the same day between 4 PM and 10 PM.

  • En lugn flod slingrar sig genom en grön dal med kullar och klippor-ett perfekt resmål för sportfiskare på fiskeresa.

    day 3-4

    Two full days of fishing

  • Två sportfiskare i outdoor-kläder håller gemensamt upp en stor fisk vid en älv omgiven av klippor och grönska på sin fiskeresa.

    Day 5

    Fishing between 08:00-12:00. Lunch at the Lodge and then transfer to Keflavik for an afternoon flight home.

Available dates 2026

  • Book on request

    Depending on the length of the fishing trip, when you want to travel, and how many people are in your party.

    Contact us with your wishes and we will tailor a package for you!

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En stor fisk, troligen en lax, ligger i ett nät vid vattenkanten när en sportfiskare fångar den under sin fiskeresa.
En sportfiskare i fiskeutrustning knäböjer i grunt vatten och lyfter en stor prickig fisk. Gräsbevuxen strand och molnig himmel.
En lugn älv slingrar sig genom grön dal med mjuka kullar och klippor, perfekt för sportfiske och avkopplande fiskeresa.
En sportfiskare knäböjer i grunt vatten och håller en stor silverfärgad fisk. Klippor och molnig himmel syns i bakgrunden.
Modernt vardagsrum med stora fönster, brun lädersoffa, fåtöljer, träbord och utsikt-plats för avkoppling efter fisketuren.
Lax fångad på Island

Fishing in Stóra Laxá

The river stretches for over 90 kilometers, flowing from Lake Grænavatn through the dramatic and scenic canyons of Laxárgljúfur before opening up over vast meadows and finally meeting the glacial river Hvítá. The variations in the landscape are reflected in the fishing—from fast, rocky pools and canyon sections to calmer, deeper swing pools on the open plains. We fish two different beats with two different lodges. Below is a description of the different beats and accommodation options.

Surface fishing is the preferred tactic and an obvious part of Icelandic salmon fishing. Throughout the season, it’s a fantastic experience to see large salmon take small dry flies, hitch flies, and Sunray Shadow just below the surface.

Stóra Laxá Lower

On Stóra Laxá Lower, over 70 marked pools are available for only 8 rods, providing plenty of space and an exclusive feel. The variations between the pools make the fishing both technical and exciting, regardless of experience level.

Lower Stóra Laxá is easily accessible and suitable for all types of salmon anglers. It features several of the river's most productive pools, making the beat particularly attractive for those who want to combine comfort, structure, and truly high-class salmon fishing in Iceland.

Stóra Laxá Upper

Stóra Laxá Canyon Beat (upper) is one of Iceland's most spectacular salmon beats with approximately 50 varied pools for only 4 rods. Here you fish in crystal-clear water cutting through dramatic canyons and lava formations on the highland plains, with a chance at some of the country's largest Atlantic salmon.

The upper sections offer more technical and demanding fishing where precision, tactics, and physical fitness are put to the test. You hike along lava fields, sight-fish large Atlantic salmon, and actively work on your presentation in concentrated currents and deep canyon pools.

Accommodation is in our self-catering lodge, a budget-friendly option for the dedicated angler who wants to maximize time on the water. Here, raw Icelandic nature is combined with high-class salmon fishing, an experience for those seeking something out of the ordinary.

En slingrande flod rinner genom ett öppet gräslandskap under molnig himmel, med berg och hus - perfekt för sportfiske.
Sportfiskare i vadarbyxor fiskar i grunt vatten med böjt spö, omgiven av gröna kullar och molnig himmel-idealisk fiskeresa.
Sportfiskare i grå vadarställ visar en stor lax, nyfångad vid flodkant med gräs under en inspirerande fiskeresa.
Leende sportfiskare i vadarbyxor och rutig skjorta håller en stor silverfisk vid en älv, med håv och gröna kullar i bakgrunden.
En sportfiskare står i en flod omgiven av steniga, mossbeklädda kullar under molnig himmel och grönskande vildmarksnatur.

Accommodation

Lower Stóra Laxá Lodge

Lower Stóra Laxá Lodge is the main base for the fishing and offers a fully staffed, newly renovated lodge with views of the river. The accommodation is completed to a high standard and features both a sauna and a jacuzzi where you can relax and enjoy the dramatic views, and with a bit of luck, the northern lights in the evenings.

The lodge has 6 twin rooms and 1 double room, a spacious dining room, comfortable common areas, and a drying room for equipment. Guests are served three meals a day, with a relaxed menu of very good quality.

Lower Stóra Laxá Lodge, boende på fiskeresa till Island och laxfiske med outside travels
Upplyst utomhusmiljö med rund badtunna, lampor och moderna rum - idealiskt för sportfiskare att koppla av efter fiskedagen.
Moderna hemmabar med svart marmorbänk, ölkrona, vitrinskåp och korgbricka. Matplats med utsikt för avkoppling efter fiskeresa.
Utomhuslounge med bambusoffor och träbord på altan, utsikt över landskap för sportfiskare: ängar, kullar, molnig himmel.
Modernt sovrum med två enkelsängar, vita lakan och fönster mot naturen-perfekt för sportfiskaren på fiskeresa.

Accommodation

Upper Stóra Laxá Lodge

The Upper Lodge, which is the base for the fishing, was completely renovated in 2022 and offers a comfortable self-catering option for up to four double rooms. Here you live close to the water in a more adventurous environment in the Icelandic highlands. On the veranda, a jacuzzi awaits where you can relax after a day of fishing with a view of the dramatic nature. A perfect choice for close-knit groups who want to combine proximity to fishing with freedom and high comfort.

Ett vardagsrum med bruna läderfåtöljer, soffa och rustikt soffbord. Kök med gasspis-perfekt efter en fiskeresa.
Upper Lodge, som är basen för fisket fiske efter lax på island och sportfiskare
Vardagsrum med brun lädersoffa, två rottingfåtöljer, soffbord och stora fönster mot grönska - idealiskt efter fiskeresa.
Rymligt, rustikt kök och vardagsrum med trätak, långbord för fiskeresor, soffa, stora fönster och moderna lampor.
Modernt badrum med vita kakelväggar, glasdusch, blågrå kommod, rund spegel och fönster-idealisk vila efter fiskeresan.
Modernt vardagsrum med stora fönster, beige soffa, sittplatser och utsikt mot fiskevänligt landskap, berg och molnig himmel.
En lugn flod slingrar sig mellan gröna kullar under molnig himmel - perfekt miljö för fiskeresa och sportfiskeäventyr.
Sportfiskare fiskar i lugn älv, höga mossklädda klippor i bakgrunden och stenig strand-perfekt för en unik fiskeresa.
En flod rinner genom en bred, stenig dal med gröna kullar och växtlighet-perfekt plats för sportfiske på fiskeresa.
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En sportfiskare i vadarbyxor och dunjacka knäböjer i vattnet och håller en stor lax - ett minnesvärt ögonblick från fiskeresan.

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Before a fishing trip to Iceland

Which fish species are found in the rivers of Iceland

In this part of the river, we fish for salmon.

When should one go on a fishing trip to Stóra Laxá?

The season runs from June - September.

Can I customize my fishing trip to Iceland

Absolutely. Each period is sold with 3 days of fishing. So you can fish 3 days on the lower and then 3 days on the upper if you wish. Contact us for a quote.

Passport and visa information for Iceland

Swedish citizens do not need a visa to travel to Iceland, but must carry a valid passport or national ID card

Facts about the country

Iceland is a volcanic island republic in the North Atlantic with approximately 390,000 inhabitants, the majority of whom live in the capital Reykjavik. The country is known for its dramatic scenery with glaciers and active volcanoes. It is an independent parliamentary democracy (since 1944) with the world's oldest parliament, the Althing, founded in 930

Is there Wi-Fi available?

Yes. There's Wi-Fi here and you don't pay anything extra for it.

How do you fish in Iceland and in Stóra Laxá?

Surface fishing is the preferred tactic and a natural part of Icelandic salmon fishing. Throughout the season, it is a fantastic experience to see large salmon take small dry flies, hitch flies, and Sunray Shadow right on the surface.

What is the weather and climate like in Iceland?
  • Temperature: It's cool but pleasant. Daytime temperatures are usually between 10°C and 15°C, but can sometimes reach up to 20°C. Nights are cold, often around 5-10°C.
  • Unpredictable: The weather can change quickly, from sun to rain and wind in just a few minutes ("four seasons in one day").
  • Midnight Sun: From June to July, it is almost light around the clock.
  • Precipitation: Rain occurs, but often as shorter showers rather than persistent rain all day. June is usually the driest month.
  • Wind: It is often windy, which can make it feel significantly colder than what the thermometer shows.

Travel Guarantees & Insurance

We at Outside Travels have arranged travel guarantees with Kammarkollegiet, which means you travel safely with us.

The travel guarantee entitles you to compensation if any part of your package tour or linked travel arrangements cannot be carried out due to the organizer's insolvency.

With our travel guarantee and well-planned fishing trips, you can lean back and focus on what's most important – your fishing adventure.

Travel terms and conditions

When you book a fishing trip with Outside Travels AB (org. no. 559046-2395), you travel safely and securely. We adhere to the general terms and conditions of the Swedish Travel Agency and Tour Operator Association (SRF), as well as our own special conditions, adapted for fishing trips and package tours.

The conditions describe everything you need to know about booking, payment, cancellation, changes, and liability. We also have a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet, which means you are protected if anything should happen to the organizer or the trip.

The purpose of our travel conditions is to allow you to focus on what's most important – your fishing adventure – with complete security and clarity before departure.