Þingvellir Monster Trout

Lax-A proudly offers licenses for the monster trophy trout in Lake Þingvallavatn. The brown trout in Þingvellir is totally unique to the world with recorded sizes up to 30 pounds, fish around the 10 pound mark are common. All catch is strictly catch and release.

The lake itself and the surroundings are absolutely beautiful; Þingvallavatn is Iceland’s largest natural lake with crystal clear water enabling the fisherman when conditions are good to spot the fish.

We introduce a very special package in lake Þingvallavatn – a trophy trout safari. We offer licenses in private beats with 2-4 rods. You can try many different spots in a few days. This is a good chance to catch that Trophy trout of a lifetime.

The fishing season in Þingvallavatn starts on the 20th of April and runs to the 15th of September. Spring and early summer to be the prime time.

Tackle 

9,6″ single hand rod, 5-7 weight, full floater.

Best flies

Dry flies and nymphs weighted and unweighted sizes 10-12-14-16, natural colors, brown, green, black, yellow

Streamers sizes 6-8-10-12, olive green, black, brown, yellow, orange, colors all work well.