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The best Icelandic salmon season so far.
This summer has seen some magnificent runs of salmon in numbers that have not been seen here before. Almost all the major salmon rivers are showing better runs now than from the record summer of 2008. As little as we...
New On the Auction - Tungufljót
 Tungufljot main beat 13-18th September two rods. Here you will fish around 5-10 salmon pr day. Inclusive of self catering lodge that can house up to four persons rental vehicle (Toyota Yaris)and the...
New On the Auction - West Rangá - main beats
 West Ranga 15-18th of August noon to noon opening bid 3200 euro. West Ranga had an amazing season last year with over 10.000 salmon caught. 3 days of fishing, afternoon – noon. Full board...
Fantastic start of the salmon season here in Iceland.
All the major salmon rivers here in Iceland have opened or are opening the next days and the results have been fantastic. In every river anglers, usually the same each year that open the rivers, are seeing a lot of...
Blanda opened with 20 salmon landed the first day
Blanda is always one of the first river to open in Iceland. past saturday some 20 salmon were landed the first day and most of them two year old salmon. This monday morning 40 salmon had been landed all in...
New On the Auction - Yokanga - Lower Section - Gremikha Camp - Ostrovnoy
 Lower Yokanga 16-23rd of July 1900 EURO Second package, one rod all inclusive for the week. Helicopter transport from Murmansk to camp and back full board and lodging. One guide for every two rods....
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 Food: Pure & Simple
Long before there was "organic", there was Iceland. Our culinary traditions favor pure, wholesome products that deliver bright, fresh flavors. Rich, unpolluted landscapes and abundant clean water offer the perfect environment for growing the best food. Our tight regulations enforce the highest standards in hygiene, taste, and appearance. The proof is in every delectable meal we serve and in every wild blueberry picked from our hillsides.
Long before there was "free-range", there was Iceland. In spring, lambs are sent high into the mountains to graze on the bounty of our clean volcanic soil then rounded up by horseback in the fall. The tradition still goes on and explains why Icelandic lamb tastes so perfect and delicate. Our meat never lives in a factory.
Long before there was "artisanal", there was Iceland. Whether we're making cheese, butter, chocolate, or vodka, our product stands out for its purity and homemade flavor. Iceland is a country without any additives, preservatives, or chemical-enhancement. Our food follows the same philosophy and you can taste the difference: a bite of Iceland tastes 100% natural.
 Fresh Fish
In Iceland, cod is life. We understand fish and depend on it, which is why our standards for healthy, sustainable fisheries are so rigorous. To ensure the ultimate in fresh flavor, Icelandic fish are fresh frozen at sea and shipped directly to you. Iceland's coastal waters are protected from pollution by strict laws to guarantee the highest quality fish. Our proximity to North America makes us the quickest source for fresh cod, haddock, and all your favorite North Atlantic fish.
The Art of Dining
Armed with the purest ingredients and their raw ingenuity, Icelandic chefs dish up an artistic experience that wows all the senses. Our restaurants have a reputation for putting the best of sea, land, and sky onto your plate and always with an unexpected twist. In Reykjavík, dining options range from the iconic to the experimental and with so many restaurants to choose from, your palate never gets bored. Blending unique global flavors with the fresh, organic, and traditional staples of Iceland-our colorful gourmet scene is a destination unto itself. http://www.icelandnaturally.com/culture/food/
Lax-á recommends the following restaurants in Iceland:
 Gallery Restaurant is the main restaurant at Hotel Holt. It has always been a leader among Icelandic fine dining operators since it opened in 1965. Times change but unforgettable evenings at Gallery Restaurant will always be there. We can proudly boast that our restaurant is simply world class.
Gallery Restaurant has never been better than right now, whether you are looking for a romantic meal with your loved one or a family feast, this is the place to celebrate all that is good in life.
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 La Primavera is a contemporary kitchen which has its most notable influences from Northen Italian cooking and the local Icelandic produce. The unique menu that results from this combination features homemade pastas, risotto, gnocchi, polenta and a wide variety of the freshest vegetables, fish, poultry, meat and game available.
In addition, our comprehensive, exclusively Italian wine list provides the perfect complements to any meal. Join us for lunch, dinner or dessert with espresso and grappa!
More information: www.laprimavera.is More... |
 The Lobster House, located on Amtmannsstígur 1, has been operated since 1995. In that time The Lobster House has made a reputation for itself as one of the country's most popular restaurants. The restaurant is located in the heart of the capital and is known for its comfortable and romantic atmosphere.
The house was built in 1838 and its original look has been preserved, which provides the restaurant with its distinctive character. As the name indicates, lobster dishes are the restaurant's hallmark (trademark). In spite of that The Lobster House's menu is quite diverse and guests can choose between a range of seafood, vegetarian and meat courses.
The Lobster House's wine menu is equally diverse, offering a selection of wines from regions across the globe. More Information: www.humarhusid.is
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 Despite the unremarkable concrete facade, Orange, in Reykjavík's old harbor, is packed with playful surprises. A slushie machine dispenses potent neon cocktails named forIceland's glaciers; a mason jar holding a deer and goose terrine appears amid a cloud of dry ice; and the coconut-crusted prawns arrive via a helium-filled balloon. More information: www.orange.is More... |
 Conveniently placed in the heart of Reykjavik, Hereford Steikhús offers authentic steak in a comfortable setting. The solicitous and amicable staff cater to your gastronomic cravings in a comfortable and cozy ambience. Quality is of prime importance at this steakhouse, so walk by to find good food at reasonable prices. More information: www.hereford.is More... |
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Highlights
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10 September 2010  Here are the top 25 Icelandic Salmon rivers. All information may vary because those numbers are 2 day old. An update will come next week. LAX-Á rivers are in bold. Finally West Ranga is the number one Salmon river in Iceland like it ought to be but it's still anyones game which one will end up in 1st place when the season is over and the figurative dust has settled More... |
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09 September 2010  We just received word from Rafn Hafnfjörð an experienced angler who was fishing in Vididalsa from 5th - 8th of September. He his party got 27 salmon inspite of much sunshine and 16 - 20 °C which is quite warm for Iceland in September. The temperature changed the last day and dropped to 5 - 8°C. He sent us this photo of him holding a 101cm male from Ármótahylur pool which he got on a Madalain nr.16 More... |
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08 September 2010  Now some of our rivers have closed for the season and by the end of the month most of the salmon rivers have closed. Still there are few that are open until late october such as West Rangá and Tungufljót rivers.
Season has all in all been very good in Iceland. The lack of rain and the heat we have had has though been touch, specially after the mid summer. The weather has been really strange this year.More... |
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07 September 2010  Here are some news from Tungufljot which is one of our Icelandic salmon river gems. This beautiful salmon river has had good salmon runs most years.
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06 September 2010  I have waited nearly three years for an opportunity to fish once again on the waters where our great sport all began. And to do so on the wonderful River Dee is a real treat for sure. I fished here in 2008 in September and managed nine fish for the week. I would have been totally satisfied with one fish here so I really was pleased with what turned into a fabulous week. . And that included no Grilse and a couple over 15 pounds. And a lost beauty I know would have knocked the socks off the 20 pound mark had I handed it. But it was not to be. Maybe this trip. The water has been a bit low for past week or so but the fishing remains very good.
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Latest News
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09 September 2010  Kevin and James were in fishing in Iceland early this summer and did a great job in the Rangas but didn't get enaugh so they came back and fished some more. For those who really follow the site, we did a story about them this spring when they went to the Ranga's. Got some great photos and even better videos. James is an upcoming angler and already at a young age he has set his mark on fishing in Iceland Well done! Here is a letter from them which we just reveived.
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09 September 2010  After a tough start this morning things went upwards for us on the river. We deceided that we were only fishing with big dry flies today and after a big zero in the morning session everything went the right way after our lunch break. We had wine & cheese, soup, blt sandwitches, fruits, ooohh so much energy there to get you all fired up for the next try. We managed to land 6 salmon today, biggest one was 18 lbs, other ranging 12-15 lbs, we lost 5, fantastic afternoon for us, thanks to the hard working guide, Mr Mario..Axelo axelo@lax-a.is More... |
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08 September 2010  The last two days have been really tough on the river in terms of fishing, we have had the sun shining the whole time, high temp and the fish just don´t want to move so we are just working our tan in good spirits. The fish who have been caught are all caught on Icelandic flies, such as Snaelda, Bl frances tubes and the hitch. We have landed 7 and lost 5, all fish ranging 5-12lbs..Axelo axelo@lax-a.is
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07 September 2010  Here is a little summary of figures from our rivers this year. Like most people who follow the angling in Iceland we have had a great summer of fishing regardless of the dry season. But when the sun slowly begins to sit and the temperature decreases the rivers are full of life.More... |
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06 September 2010  After the hard rain from the hurricane there was a nice rise of about 2 inch in the river, when we started fishing this morning and through out the day, waterlevel was still rising, also the weather was changing, therefor most of the day was research on the pools. I must have made about 10.685 cast today with the dryfly
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05 September 2010  All weather forecasts came true today, the heavy rain hit us this noon, uufff, it rained so hard, even my ribs went wet!! Good thing we had a good rest in the quiet lodge of Bonaventure river. But the rain did not affect the fishing @ all, quite the oppisite, we got 9 fish today, 2 over 20 pounds, all others over 10lbs and one grilse, so much fun. We had 4 rods today,
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04 September 2010  It was a wonderful sound waking up to, this morning when the rain drops hit the roof top, after going to sleep in +30c, and thing not looking sexy for fishing the heat had dropped by 13c, giving us the anglers even more high hopes to what to be expected on the river today. The rain clearly whisked up some spirit to the pools, we saw tons of fish , landed 4 and lost some
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03 September 2010  Hello everybody
Bookings are piling up for next year so please bear with me while I find you a good spot for next year. All enquiries are beeing worked at. Have a great weekend
Best regards
Harpa
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02 September 2010  I have just arrived to Camp Bonaventure this afternoon, we drove all the way from Ottawa city, 14 hours drive. Beutiful drive with great sightseeing of this wonderful country. There has been no rain here for the past 6 weeks so waterlevel is critically low, we stopped @ Cold Spring camp on the Matapedia river, same story there, we will fsh there later this month.
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01 September 2010  We have 3 rods open during our prime week in June 11 - 18th on the lower Ponoi Brevyenni beat , only 8 rods and the best camp on the river , high volume fishing , contact Arni arnibald@lax-a.is More... |
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