Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout
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Is Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout worth booking?
Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout is a 9-hour experience in Reykjavik, Iceland, from $830 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 47 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (47)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $830 per person
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 m
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Fishing permit (license)
- Fishing gear, waders & boots, flies, spinners
- Professional guide
- Light refreshments (light beverages & sandwiches)
- Pick up/drop off from your location
Not included
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 75 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 3 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Go Fishing Iceland
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 47 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
47 verified traveler reviews for Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Absolutely recommend for best fishing
Fantastic experience- very professional guide. Mike was a great guide and extremely patient with one experienced and one (very) inexperienced angler. We loved every moment - so many fish in that river!!
Response from the operator: Thank you Sonia so much for such an inspiring review. I´m glad to hear you had good time fishing with us. Be welcome to be in touch at any time.
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Flyfishing for Arctic Char and Brown Trout
Had a really nice trip. Booked with Mikael with the goal of catching my first Arctic Char. As it was May 4, I knew we were early in the season but hoped the char might be moving up from the big lake into the River and into the smaller lake. So, picked the Holaa river and Lake Laugarvatn as it was the most likely spot for Arctic Char. My guide Mike picked me up at 7:30am and we headed out. Picked up some lunch and then we’re on our way. Weather was cold (2 degrees centigrade) with some ice in the trails. Windy but sunny and no rain! Mike picked out streamers as it has been a late winter and we were too early for nymphs or dries and certainly a heavy streamer is easier to cast in wind. We started out on the river where it enters the lake and caught a beautiful brown trout with a brightly colored yellow belly. Probably about 2lbs. Worked our way down river swing drifting streamers. Mike showed me some tips for fishing streamers and stripping more aggressively than I was accustomed to with dry flies and he hooked fish as a testimony to his techniques! I subsequently caught several more beautiful brown trout and did hook a char with a bright Orange belly who threw the fly as he jumped. Also spotted a char holding in place but couldn’t get him to take. Fished several turns in the river for 4-5 hours and then worked our way back to the car for lunch. Mike said we were more likely to pickup a Char in the lake in one of his favorite bays as the Browns were outcompeting them in the river, he felt the char would be in the lake. He warmed his hands up in the car but I was so excited that I stayed outside and didnt register the cold. He suggested I wade out from shore at the edge of a small bay and cast out with the wind or perpendicular and strip the streamer back to me. Low and behold I hooked a nice char and brought him to net! He was more grey in color than the one who flashed Orange earlier but was absolutely beautiful and I was so grateful for Mikes expertise in bringing me success in my quest to catch a chat along with quite a number of bright colored brown trout. I will take his streamer fishing tips with me along with the great conversation and beautiful ice covered Mountain View’s from a tundra meadow and beautiful river and lake.
Response from the operator: Thank you Eric so much for such an inspiring review. I´m glad to hear you had good time fishing with us. Be welcome to be in touch at any time.
via Tripadvisor
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.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such an inspiring review. I´m glad to hear you had good time fishing with us. Be welcome to be in touch at any time.
via Viator
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.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such an inspiring review. I´m glad to hear you had good time fishing with us. Be welcome to be in touch at any time.
via Tripadvisor
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!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for such an inspiring review. I´m glad to hear you had good time fishing with us. Be welcome to be in touch at any time.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $830 to $1630
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Reykjavik.
How much does Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout cost?
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Prices start at $830 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Reykjavik usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Reykjavik is not rushed.
Is Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 47 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Reykjavik, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout?
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Around 16 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Reykjavik can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Reykjavik and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Reykjavik within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Reykjavik?
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On Outty we rank every Reykjavik experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland, Small-Group Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon with Ticket & Kerid Crater, Reykjavík Small group Walking Tour - by CityWalk. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Reykjavik?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Reykjavik?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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