Freshwater Fishing – Fly Odyssey

Perfect for small parties, The Huseyjarkvisl River on Iceland’s north coast allows you to have a fantastic Salmon river all to yourself. Providing the best sea trout fishing Iceland has to offer, it’s a must-visit destination for any angler wanting to fish Sea Trout in Europe. A comfortable lodge is situated in the mid-section of the river and is only a short walk from the river banks. There is accommodation for six people in three double bedrooms. There is a choice of self-catering or full-board in the lodge. There is a large kitchen and a living room with a TV and plenty of room for gear and equipment. There is also thermal hot tub which sits on the river banks, just a short stroll from the top of the Trout beat and beginning of the Salmon beat. Additionally, there is a hotel and restaurant not far from the lodge, should you prefer not to hire a chef or cook yourself. If you like to combine both trout and salmon fishing or if you want to target large Sea Trout, then this river is for you. This region is steeped in history, and for the non-angler, there is plenty to do such as river-rafting, historical tours and horse-back riding as well as boat-rides to nearby islands. WIFI is available in the lodge, but you will need to bring your own laptop or tablet. The Huseyjarkvisl River is a 2-3 rod river and produces around two hundred fish per season. The river is split into a Trout beat and a Salmon beat but there is also a large run of sizeable Sea Trout and the Huseyjarkvisl is regarded as one of the finest Sea Trout rivers in Iceland with many double-figure fish caught each season. All Salmon fishing is guided and is divided into one or two beats with one rod per beat. The river is perfect for fly fishing with some long pools and with nine kilometres of water to fish there is little pressure. Access is generally easy and will suit most anglers. The upper part is rocky and will require some agility. The Trout beat offers miles of untouched Trout water to where the river joins the glacial Heradsvotn River. The Trout fishing is some of the finest in Iceland with fish averaging 3 lbs. Fish exceeding 5 lbs is not uncommon. In April and May, the river offers good Sea Trout fishing. Due to the size and numbers of the Sea Trout in the river, there are rods specifically targeting Sea Trout in September as well. Then, five rods are allowed on the river, including the rods fishing the Salmon beats. All anglers are advised to take all the tackle and gear they will need to fish this river including ods reels, lines, terminal tackle and waders. Single-handed rods will cover most situations, however, a small switch- or double-handed rod could be used if preferred. Passport with a minimum of six months validity and photo ID to purchase a fishing licence. No Visa required. Fly direct to Reykjavik. It is a four-hour drive to the lodge. All fishing tackle and equipment must be sterilised and you must have a validating certificate. Let us do the groundwork for you. Our tailored fly fishing and accommodation itineraries are designed with you in mind to suit your preferences. They are also quoted in your local currency with very favourable exchange rates. This includes flight bookings, transit accommodation, transfers and a host of non-angling activities and experiences. We specialise in group stays to the region, and our long involvement with our partners on the ground in Iceland will ensure you are well looked after both on and off the water. This includes extended stays in Reykjavik and elsewhere. CONTACT OUR AUSTRALIAN OFFICE M: +61 (0)499 900816 E: CONTACT OUR UK OFFICE M: +44 (0)7936 708305 E: Creating and sharing memorable travel experiences with our clients and friends provides us with genuine satisfaction. All of our trips are bespoke, tailored to your needs, and we always love hearing all about the adventure on your return. Our knowledge of travel logistics saves you time, and our highly experienced team is here to ensure it’s spent on the water and not at the desk or on a long flight connection that you didn’t require. Since 2006 we have developed a valued client-base that has travelled to all corners of the globe. We are a fully-accredited travel agency, where all of our flights, accommodation and associated travel bookings are made in-house, which means that you pay less. We have access to a huge range of specials, deals, great volume pricing and excellent currency exchange rates, allowing us to pass these benefits directly onto you. On the fishing front, our extensive expertise and experience around prime seasons, species, moon-phases, tides and personalised customer service is centred around one principal – preparation. This includes detailed gear and equipment lists, the fly patterns, transfer details, up-to-date fishing reports and some of the finer aspects that can often be overlooked. We travel extensively and understand that your free-time is important. Just as we all understand from experience, that the key to a successful trip is pre-trip preparation. Our highly experienced team has fly fished the world for the last 25 years, and we understand the considerations and gear needed to turn a good fly fishing trip into a great one. Fly fishing and travel is our passion. It’s all we do