Private Tour

Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

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Go Fishing with us on a privately guided day tour from Reykjavik, suitable for both the experienced anglers and beginners alike. Your experienced guide and instructor will provide the knowledge and techniques to make a memorable fishing tour. Go Fishing Iceland has all the required licenses to operate tourism services in Iceland. We have been offering professionally guided fishing tours for 16 years.

• Private full-day fishing tour from Reykjavik.

• Fishing for native Arctic Char and Brown Trout.

• Improve your fishing experience and techniques.

• Fishing equipment and fishing outfit provided as price inclusive.

• Light beverages and sandwiches provided as price inclusive.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Fishing permit (license)

Fishing gear, waders & boots, flies, spinners

Professional guide

Light refreshments (light beverages & sandwiches)

Pick up/drop off from your location

Gratuities

What To Expect

Pass By: Thingvellir National Park On the way to River Holaa, we will drive through Thingvellir National Park. Stop At: Golden Circle Route River Holaa is located on the Golden Circle route and the time of driving is approx. 1 hour from Reykjavik. The inclusive time of fishing is approx. 6-7 hours by the river. The Holaa river is beautifully surrounded and the arctic char and brown trout are of all sizes, with the most common size range from 1lbs up to 2lbs. The river is also supporting larger fish up to 6lbs plus. The Holaa is a frequently productive river completely self-sustainable and supporting native fish. For fly fishers the Holaa is ideally suited for upstream nymphing, dry fly fishing as well as for fishing with streamers. Spin casting is also permitted and small lures and spinners are usually the most rewarding. Tour Duration: 9 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout

Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Leira River in October with Mike
Bayboater9,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Fishing
Brian and Andre... K,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
3 days guided, 2 days self guided
drewdH8729ZO,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Everyone got char!
Dream199901,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
FANTASTIC DAY ON THE WATER IN ICELAND
542damond,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Fishing with Mike
Steve F,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you enjoy fly fishing for Char this was a special. We fished a lovely lake with beautiful scenery.
Thanks for a fantastic day at Lake Mikael!
K5209JLmathiass,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Best in Iceland
GQ741,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mikael is amazing! We were catching fish within 3 minutes of casting from the shore line. Beautiful Trout and Artic Char. Highly recommend.
Best thing in Iceland!
Gabriel Q,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Amazing day on the water with Mike!
D6161XOhannahs,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had such a fun time fishing with Mike! He was friendly, on time, and gave great directions that helped us catch a ton of fish. The whole trip was relaxed and exciting—highly recommend for anyone looking for a great day on the water!