Fly fishing on West Rangá river and other waters
Our partner in Iceland runs the renowned West Rangá River, one of Iceland’s top Atlantic salmon rivers celebrated for its it’s outstanding fishing, complete with a full-service lodge where most guests stay for 2-6 unforgettable days. West Rangá considered one of the most dependable Atlantic salmon rivers in Iceland, consistently ranking as the country’s most productive salmon river across several years.
The West Rangá fishing encompasses approximately 28 kilometers of private double bank water, divided into 6-10 beats with 12-20 rods. This river boasts remarkable stability in terms of water level and fishing, with consistent water levels even during drought or heavy rainfall. Anglers are mainly fishing for the mighty Atlantic salmon, as the average catch is appr. 6000 salmons in one season!
Fishing Season: from 20th June to 20th October
Upper part of West Rangá is known for super BIG Brownies. The Brown Trout Beat is about 30 km of double banks fishing, with a mix of flat pools, pockets and fast water pools.
This is one of the few places in Iceland where you can catch 10 pounder Brown trout. In the autumn is a good change to catch Salmon as well. Brown Trout Season: April 1st – October 20th
If you are traveling to Iceland in April or May, you might like to join us Seatrout fishing, West Rangá is also known for its large seatrout, the largest sea trout caught there was over 20.
The West Rangá lodge is widely recognized as one of Iceland’s premier lodges, boasting 22 well-appointed ensuite bedrooms, a fully stocked bar, spacious dining and sitting rooms, and an expansive veranda. Additionally, guests can indulge in the lodge’s hot tub and sauna facilities.
We also offers fishing day tours,and multi-day packages for Atlantic salmon, Brown trout, and Arctic char fishing, each in unique locations with their own character and peak seasons. We’ll help you choose the perfect spot based on the time of year, your group size, and your goals. With personalized, professional service, our mission is to ensure every angler has an unforgettable fishing experience! Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, we’ll create a trip tailored just for you, It’s also possible to arrange excursions for non anglers. You’ll enjoy seamless planning, stunning waters, and an adventure you’ll never forget!
Other fishing spots
Leira river in Leirarsveit (small river, Salmons and Sea trouts), Urridafoss waterfalls in the Thjorsa river (Big wild Salmons), Hölkná river (Big Salmons river), Grimsa river (Medium size Salmons), Fossa river (top class medium size Salmons + Trout and Arctic char), Laxa river in Dolum (Large stock of Salmons), Laxá river in Myvatnssveit (upper part, Brown trouts, Laxá river in Laxárdalur (popular dry fly fishing area with bigger Brown trouts than upper part), Reykjadalsá river (best Brown trout river in Iceland), Holaá River (best Char river in South Iceland), ION Beat in Lake Thingvellir (Ice age Brown trout up to 30 pound). Fullsæll river (new river for Brown trouts and Arctic char), Lake Thingvellir in Svörtuklettar (wild Brown trout and Arctic char).
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