Norðurá

Norðurá is commonly named as “fegurst áa” in Icelandic that translates to: “the most beautiful river”.

In Iceland we have more than a hundred salmon rivers and all of them are beautiful in their own way. To be commonly accepted as the most beautiful river says something about the beauty and the diversity of Norðurá.

Not only is Norðurá beautiful but the fishing in the river is also plentiful. Norðurá has always been one of Iceland’s best rivers with an average catch of 1570 salmon.

Norðurá runs through the Borgarfjörður region and is an hours drive from Reykjavik. The river is just over medium in size but generally very accessible and easy to fish.  

Early in the season double handed rods do come in handy but later in the summer a single handed rod is optimal.  Norðurá has some 150 recognized pools in an area that covers 65km. 

The river is fished with 15 rods with eight to twelve of them on the main beat depending on the time of the season.

Norðurá has a full service luxury lodge which has been recently renovated. The lodge is placed on a top of a hill with magnificent views over some of the best pools and waterfalls.

Accommodation is provided in ensuite double rooms with comfortable beds.

Tackle 

Single handed rod line wt. 6-8.  Double handed rod early in the season, 12-13 foot. All floating lines.

Best flies

Sunray Shadow, Collie dog, Green Butt, White Wing, Blue Charm, Snælda, Frances, Blue Charm, Haugur, Krafla, Hitch flies and tubes. Sizes 8-10-12-14-16.