Minnivallalækur river

TROPHY SIZE WILD brown trout on this clear-water stream only an hour south of Reykjavik. The brown trout that inhabit our river are some of the largest in the country - the largest specimen taken in 2001- 2005 had an estimated weight of 22 lbs! However, the average weight of fish is a more modest 2 to 7 lbs.

Fishing takes place on about 7 km of river, which takes no more than 4 rods per day. Fishing is with fly-only and many anglers practice catch-and-release, although it is permitted to take the occasional fish for the table. The most successful fly patterns are dark nymphs, weighted and unweighted, on hooks size 8 to 12. Dry-fly fishing has proved to be very productive on this river, unlike many other Icelandic streams.

Fishing may be booked as a fully-serviced package, or as self-catering. The season runs from 1 May to 30 September.

 The new lodge, situated next to the river, has proved very popular with our clients. It sits on a bend in the river, right next to one of the best pools and with a magnificent view to Mt. Hekla in the distance. There are four twin-bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, dining room, sitting room, and a veranda with a hotpot. The river is let on a self-catering or fully serviced basis.