Private Reykjavik Fishing Tour: Arctic Char and Brown Trout Adventure

Embark on a private fishing tour in Reykjavik and catch native Arctic Char and Brown Trout. Improve your fishing skills with an experienced guide and enjoy light refreshments.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Pass By: Thingvellir National Park
On the journey to River Holaa, the route will take you through Thingvellir National Park.
Stop At: Golden Circle Route
River Holaa is situated along the Golden Circle route, approximately a 1-hour drive from Reykjavik. The fishing experience by the river lasts around 6-7 hours. The Holaa River is beautifully scenic,…

What's Included
  • Fishing permit included
  • Complete fishing gear set: waders, boots, flies, and spinners
  • Guidance from a professional fishing guide
  • Complimentary light refreshments, including beverages and sandwiches
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off service from your location
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join a privately guided fishing day tour from Reykjavik, perfect for both seasoned anglers and novices. An expert guide and instructor will share valuable knowledge and techniques to ensure an unforgettable fishing experience. Go Fishing Iceland holds all necessary licenses to conduct tourism services in Iceland and has been offering expertly guided…

Location
Thingvellir National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kathleen_k
Feb 1, 2026
Great day on the water - River was beautiful & Siggi was awesome. Picked up on time, grabbed lunch on the way to the river. Great day on the water.
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Bayboater9
Oct 20, 2025
Leira River in October with Mike - I contacted Mikael at Go Fishing Iceland after my first booking fell through. He stepped right up with some great ideas, and arranged a day for me (Oct 5) on the Leira River, which turned out to be a beautiful little river, easily fished from the bank or with a bit of wading. I knew the season was late and was hoping more than expecting that we might get into a salmon or two, or some sea trout. I also asked if my non-fishing wife could tag along to observe, and Mikael readily agreed, and to outfit her with waders as well. Mike picked us up in Reykjavik, in the pouring rain, and after driving less than an hour we arrived (in the pouring rain!). The Leira features a small cabin, and we were able to get out of the weather to get set up. It was obvious from the start that the wind and the rain were going to be an issue, and they were. It let up around lunchtime, and we had some peek-a-boo sun in the afternoon, but the river conditions just got worse all day--water rising, getting muddy, moss washed into the current and regularly fouling the flies. Despite the low percentage conditions, Mike stuck with it, maintained hope and worked hard to find a fly that might show well in the murky water. We did see a couple fish roll. I finally hooked a small sea trout at the end of the day, Just as Mike said I would when I fished tghe pool a certain way. While I might have wished for more fish, especially in the conditions I couldn't have hoped for a better guide or a more meaningful experience. Kudos all around.
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Brian
Sep 14, 2025
Fishing - Our guide was so Friendly and helpful. It was very windy and cold out that day but he was still Able to get my husband catching fish!! It was a great day of fishing!
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Drewdh8729zo
Sep 13, 2025
3 days guided, 2 days self guided - had a great time, our guide was a character and we had so much fun fishing with him. I love the ease of the self guided trips and maps as well, would love to see the show areas to fish sea run browns in the ocean in the future. 10/10 experience. there are some massive fish on that island! TIGHT LINES!
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Dream199901
Aug 10, 2025
Everyone got char! - We had a great guide (Stefan) who took us hunting for Arctic char in the Deep River. It was a great day, and we had a great time sight casting to several large char.
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542damond
Jul 28, 2025
FANTASTIC DAY ON THE WATER IN ICELAND - Had a great day on the water on the Hola river with one of the best guides I've ever been out with Stefan Jones was amazing. Patient, efficient and funny. He picked me up at my hotel in Reykjavik exactly when he said he would and dropped me off at the cruise ship port at the end of the day. We caught beautiful arctic char and hooked a huge brown trout. Communication with Go Fishing Island was very easy and clear. Would highly recommend them to newer anglers and experienced ones. Thanks again guys for giving me a great start to my Iceland adventure.
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Steve_f
Jul 3, 2025
Fishing with Mike - If you enjoy fly fishing for Char this was a special. We fished a lovely lake with beautiful scenery.
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K5209jlmathiass
Jun 20, 2025
Thanks for a fantastic day at Lake Mikael! - We had a really cool day at the lake, where Mikael from GoFishing guided us. He is super friendly, welcoming and incredibly helpful. With his great knowledge of fishing he gave us plenty of good tips and tricks. The fishing was at the top, and the atmosphere was in a special class. We can only warmly recommend both GoFishing and Mikael to anyone who wants to have a good experience with the fishing rod in hand. We are already looking forward to the next trip, where Highland awaits – and we are sure that Mikael will be the perfect guide again!
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Gq741
Jun 17, 2025
Best in Iceland - Mikael is amazing! We were catching fish within 3 minutes of casting from the shore line. Beautiful Trout and Artic Char. Highly recommend.
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Gabriel_q
Jun 17, 2025
Best thing in Iceland! - Amazing! Personal experience! Private! Mikael is an expert fisherman! Put us on fish immediately! Trout and Artic Char. Lake was beautiful! Had all the equipment, waders, oversized boots, etc. It rained but we stayed dry!
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From $830
up to 3 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).