1. Iceland

Fishing in Iceland

Fishing in Iceland includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in Iceland

Cod
Cod
Trout
Trout
Salmon
Salmon
Carp
Carp
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Top fishing spots in Iceland

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Hafnarfjörður

Capital Region, Iceland

4.5
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Fiskihöfn

Capital Region, Iceland

4.8
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Pollurinn

Northeast, Iceland

4.4
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Njarðvík

Southern Peninsula, Iceland

5.0
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Krossvík

West, Iceland

4.5
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Hraunsvík

Southern Peninsula, Iceland

5.0
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Mjóifjörður

East, Iceland

4.0
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Skillandsá

South, Iceland

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Elliðavatn

Capital Region, Iceland

4.6
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Apavatn

South, Iceland

4.6
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Biggest catches in Iceland

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Iceland fishing reports

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Arctic char caught on Fishbrain
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Arctic char

Eystri-Rangá

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Arctic char caught on Fishbrain
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Arctic char

Eystri-Rangá

14 in · 1 lb

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Arctic char caught on Fishbrain
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Arctic char

Eystri-Rangá

12 in · 8 oz

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Atlantic salmon caught on Fishbrain
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Atlantic salmon

Eystri-Rangá

24 in · 5 lb 5 oz

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Atlantic cod caught on Fishbrain
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Atlantic cod

Keflavík

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Brown trout caught on Fishbrain
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Brown trout

Elliðavatn

22 in · 4 lb 7 oz

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Atlantic cod caught on Fishbrain
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Atlantic cod

Krossvík

13 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Haddock caught on Fishbrain
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Haddock

Fiskihöfn

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Common ling caught on Fishbrain
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Common ling

Krossvík

22 in · 2 lb

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Atlantic pollock caught on Fishbrain
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Atlantic pollock

Krossvík

14 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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FAQ about fishing in Iceland

🐟 What are the best fish species to catch in Iceland?
Some of the most popular species anglers target in Iceland include Cod, Trout, and Salmon. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Iceland.
🌊 Where are the top fishing spots in Iceland?
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Iceland include Hafnarfjörður, Fiskihöfn, and Pollurinn. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Iceland, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular species in Iceland
Atlantic codBrown troutArctic charAtlantic pollockAtlantic salmonWhitingShorthorn sculpinSea troutHaddockLake troutEuropean flounderAtlantic mackerelCommon dabLargemouth bassPacific codSummer flounderPollackRainbow troutAtlantic wolffishCabezonEuropean plaiceBrook troutCommon carpSteelheadAtlantic halibutExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Iceland
HafnarfjörðurFiskihöfnPollurinnNjarðvíkKrossvíkHraunsvíkMjóifjörðurSkillandsáElliðavatnApavatnKeflavíkBlue LagoonMeðalfellsvatnViðeyjarflakViðeyjarsundÞingvallavatnEiðisvíkDraghálsvatnFjarðaráEystri-RangáPopular Waters