Þverá Salmon River

Þverá is the lower part of the Þverá/Kjarrá river, originating in the north-western highlands of Iceland. Þverá has all the qualities that make Icelandic rivers unique in the world of salmon fishing. Crystal clear water and endless variety of pools flowing along lush fields and fertile farmland.

The Þverá/Kjarrá river boasts some of the highest catches of any Icelandic river. The average catch for the past ten years is just under 2400 salmon annually with the best year exceeding 4000 salmon landed.

The prime season runs from the last week of June well into August and in recent years the best weeks have produced over 600 salmon between the two lodges. During the prime period on the river an angler can expect to land between two to six salmon to his rod per day.

The Þverá river stretches for 26 km. The fishing is organised on a three or six day basis commencing mid-afternoon on the first day and finishing at noon on the last day of fishing.

There are 107 named pools on the Þverá that offer the angler a vast variety in fishing, from fast moving streams in the upper river, down to the meadow pools where the river flows quietly along the flourishing fields. Most of the beats are easily accessible, with no trees to hinder casting.  Þverá river is fly only and catch-and-release, but anglers can take one grilse per rod per day.

The first spring salmon return to the river of their birth at the end of May. As spring turns to summer the runs of salmon steadily increase until they reach their peak in July. Fishing remains consistent well into August, with fresh runs of salmon still arriving, though in smaller numbers. The season comes to an end in early September with the onset of autumn and ever shortening days.

The newly renovated accommodation at Thvera lodge is luxurious and set in magnificent natural scenery. The lodge offers a large and attractive living room, a dining room and a large terrace with great views of the river and its surroundings. There are seven twin-bedded suites and seven twin-bedded rooms with a private shower.