We have two rods available in prime time in Blanda I, July 11-14th. Those dates in Blanda have for the past years provided some of the best fishing available in Iceland.

It is possible to combine the fishing in Blanda with one other lovely river in the region which would make for an excellent trip. Those two rivers are totally different in shape and quantity of water, river, Svartá gin clear mid-size and Blanda a very large river in Icelandic standards. You would fish two rivers in one trip, but stay the whole time in the full service lodge in Hólahvarf. The lodge is only about 20 minutes from the rivers.

You would start by fishing river Blanda Beat I – prime dates. Beat one which is the lowest part of the river has been one of the most productive salmon beats in the country for the past summers. Blanda is a large river which is best suited for heavier tackle, double handed rod 13-15 lines 9-11.The River is large and heavy flowing, known for its large powerful salmons. It is vital to come well prepared when you take on the residents of Blanda, the salmon are big and fight hard and know how to use the current to their advantage.

Info about Blanda I: Blanda beat one

Then you would move over to the lovely Svartá, which is a perfect fly fishing river. The river which is a tributary to Blanda is gin clear and medium in size, known for large salmon. Fishable area is 25km with numerous pools perfectly suited for fly fishing.

Info about Svartá: Svartá River

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Johann David – jds@lax-a.is