If you are an adventurous angler searching for a unique fishing experience that combines a variety of majestic rivers and lakes, idyllic wading, seclusion and world-renowned service, Deplar Farms, Iceland is a destination that shouldn’t be missed. Northern Iceland offers more pristine water than could be realistically fished in a lifetime with fly fishing opportunities for coveted Atlantic salmon, sea-run browns, wild brown trout, and aggressive arctic char.
Atlantic Salmon, Sea-Run Brown Trout, Wild Brown Trout and Arctic Char. Fly-Fishing is available from April through September for specific dates and rivers. There are many exciting fly fishing options for your Iceland adventure. To make the best use of your vacation time, and to assure you of the best program to suit your needs, our fly fishing experts will work with you to customize your ideal trip. For example, on travel days between locations, we often suggest fishing half a day in the morning, then moving midday, and fishing at another location in the afternoon. This allows anglers to move on to the next destination or river system and not miss any fishing.
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE FISHING TERRAIN IN ICELAND? Mother Nature provides glaciers, spouting geysers, volcanoes, swirling waterfalls, and surreal clear water that makes it possible to fish small skated flies that can produce heart-stopping visual takes.
WHAT IS DEPLAR’S PROXIMITY TO MAJOR RIVERS? The Fjotaa River is located right out the front door of the lodge and is a great choice if you are looking for salmon and char. The Huseyjarkvisl, one of those special rivers where one can fish large Atlantic salmon and monster brown trout, is an hour away. The lodge also owns exclusive cabins on the Holkna in the remote northeast of Iceland.
Most rods range from 9 foot 5 to 8 weights, with lighter gear for trout and char. For salmon we generally use a single-handed 9 foot 8 weight or a 12 foot 8 weight 2 hander. While floating lines are the norm, we also suggest taking a sink-tip.
THE FLJOTAA - JUNE 20 - SEPTEMBER 20 With the upper stretch out the front door, the main section of the Fljotaa River is just 5 miles from the Lodge, and features miles of riffles, narrow runs and 64 named pools. A great choice to combine salmon up to 20 pounds and Arctic Char up to 6 pounds. Limited to just 4 rods per day our guides will take you to the best pools. Excellent light tackle fishing; swing or skate favorite patterns to holding salmon or make a dry fly presentation to sipping char.
THE HOLKNA - JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 This two-rod river offers a unique opportunity for anglers to experience Atlantic salmon fishing, as exclusive as it gets and with no AM and PM sessions; you design your own day. The two rods have access to an 8 mile stretch of gin-clear water, with 27 marked pools and a good number of unmarked pools. Holkna is truly one of Iceland’s up and coming rivers. Cabins are located right on the banks of the river in the northeastern part of Iceland. They are comfortable as they are remote.
THE HUSEYJARKVISL - APRIL 1 - SEPTEMBER 30 The Huseyjarkvisl is one of the ultimate fishing destinations in Iceland and one of the few rivers that offers both world class salmon and sea trout fishing. The sea trout season starts in April and offers anglers the rate opportunity to heli-ski and catch trophy trout in the same day. Atlantic salmon are king in July and August. This three rod river spans over 14 miles with 50 named pools, and is just an hour from Deplar Farm. No fixed AM or PM fishing sessions means you and your guides are free to design your day for the best fishing.
Angling in Iceland is 100% catch and release, wading only, and fly fishing only with a restricted number of rods allowed per day.
