Greenland Arctic Char Fishing

Fishing in Greenland is simply out of this world!

Greenland is the wildest place on earth for sea-run Arctic Char fishing. There are thousands of rivers and lakes – full of Arctic Char.

Because of the enormous territory and relatively few inhabitants, many of these fishing areas are hardly fished at all. Some rivers have not see an angler – ever.

The fishing is on a voluntary catch and release basis, mostly light tackle fishing.   The size of the fish varies from 5 – 7 lbs+ and there is plenty of them.

The local guides are excellent and know the area extremely well. The river mouths are often very productive when the char runs up the rivers.

The lakes that are connected to the ocean, by clear rivers, provide the best fishing. 

Char starts to gather in the fjords near the river mouths in the end of June and begin to move into the rivers in the beginning of July.

Our concession has 7 pristine rivers which are all full of sea-run Arctic Char. Most of them are within an hour boat ride from the camp and the best one is next to the camp. 

Tackle

Single handed rods, #4 – #7, all floating lines. Leaders 0.22-0.28.

Best flies:

  • Weighted and unweighted nymphs
      • Sizes: 10-12-14 and 16
      • All natural colors. Green, Olive green, black, brown, yellow
  • Dry flies
      • Sizes: 10-12-14 and 16
      • All natural colors. Green, Olive green, black, brown, yellow
  • Small Streamers
      • Size: 8-10 and 12
      • Black, olive green, pink & white, and rubber legs.

Sea angling

There is excellent salt water fishing around the camp with the best spot being just outside the camp. We catch plenty of huge cod as well as other species.

The abundance of Arctic char – and the magnificent nature – truly makes this a fishing paradise!

The American company Yeti came to Greenland some years back and made this beautiful movie at Lax-a Camp and the rivers nearby. This film was about our daughter Vala and our granddaughter Matthildur. A beautiful story that everyone loves and this film made it around the world and is a part of Lax-a’s success in Greenland.

General information

There is a 3 hours flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Qaqortoq, Greenland. A perfect opportunity to experience Iceland before or after visiting Greenland. Make a combo tour of these two Arctic destinations!

Best time for Arctic char fishing in Greenland is from beginning of July until end of September. 

Our trips are one week, 7 nights in camp, from Tuesday to Tuesday.

The camp

In the summer of 2012, Lax-á erected the first proper hunting- and fishing camp on the Southwest Coast of Greenland. The camp was the first ever permanent  hunting-and fishing camp in Greenland.

A total of twelve sleeping cabins (twin bed) built around a dining lodge with plenty of room for bigger groups. Booking are based on shared cabins, there is a single cabin supplement.

Meals are prepared by the camp chef – most of the menu originates in area (caribou, musk ox, lamb, arctic char and fish from the sea).

The camp has running water, WC, showers, sauna, and a fully equipped kitchen.  All this and still a wilderness camp – equates to a really unique experience.

Location The Lax-á camp is located on the coast of Southwest Greenland which is the most accessible and most traveled to point in Greenland.