The 12 Best Iceland Fishing Trips to Book

1.Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $141Our pick

Fish from Reykjavik’s Old Harbor in Faxaflói Bay for cod, haddock, pollock, rockfish, and halibut. Your English-speaking crew supplies rods, bait, protective clothing, and hands-on help, then grills the catch with potatoes. You may also spot puffins, whales, or dolphins.

“the crew was amazing and made sure everyone had a good experience, fast to react when a pollock was caught and even tracked a whale for us while we waited to eat our catch! would fish with them again happily:)”

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2.3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Join a small-group sea angling cruise from Reykjavik aboard Jóhanna, with fishing gear, rain jackets, and guidance included. Captain Jakob and deckhand Vigfoss have helped many first-timers find cod, haddock, mackerel, and pollack in Faxaflói. The crew cleans and barbecues your catch with potatoes and sauce before returning to harbor.

“The tour was the ULTIMATE experience for us in Iceland!!! It is a must for everyone that loves being at sea and for all that are interested in new thrilling experience. Regardless if you are a fisher or never fished before, this trip is a great adventure for everyone!!! We were lucky to have a calm sea and almost no wind. We succeeded to catch several very big cod fishes and numerous small ones. It really was a great and thrilling experience for both of us. Our hosts/guides prepared all the caught cod and we ended the trip with a wonderful and very, very delicious lunch. The best and freshest…”

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3.Traditional Sea Fishing with BBQ Feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Join a crew from Reykjavik’s old harbor for three hours of easy sea fishing in Faxaflói Bay. The boat carries no more than 12 people, with rods, waterproof clothing, and instruction supplied. Catch cod, haddock, pollock, or rockfish, then have your fish cleaned and cooked with potatoes and sauce before returning to port.

“Recommend to anyone who wants to have a good time and catch fish, and the meal was delicious the fish was very tasty and fresh.”

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4.Sea Fishing Experience from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

Join an English-speaking captain and crew at Geirsgata 11 for a three-hour sea-fishing trip in Faxaflói Bay. Warm coveralls, rods, bait, and expert help are included. Catch cod, haddock, pollock, or rockfish, then have your fish grilled aboard or prepared to take home. Summer sailings may pass puffin islands.

“What an amazing experience! The crew is excellent and fun! They are very experienced and knowledgeable. And they can cook! 😊”

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5.Reykjavik’s Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Join brothers Jakob and Julian for a three-hour sea angling trip from Hlésgata 1 in Reykjavik. The small-group boat visits several productive fishing spots, supplies gear and instruction for all levels, and grills your catch with potatoes, coleslaw, and skyr sauce on the return.

“A superb trip, plenty caught, extremely amiable crew, happy to let me use my own equipment too. Everyone had a least a couple of Cod. I caught cod, whiting and a first for me .. Haddock, and you'd have needed a very large plate for this one! The catch was cooked onboard and all in the most fabulous scenery.”

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6.Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

From Hauganes, sail into sheltered Eyjafjörður with a captain who knows local whale patterns. Look for humpback, minke, and blue whales, plus dolphins, then try catching cod and other fish. Warm overalls, hot drinks, and cookies are included. The 3.5-hour tour runs in English and returns to Hauganes.

“Sehr viele Sichtungen Minkwale Buckelwahle Leckere Zimtplätzchen Guten Kakao und Kaffee Glück mit dem Wetter See war Ententeich.”

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7.Reykjavik Sea Angling Gourmet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend about three hours fishing Faxaflói Bay with an English-speaking crew led by experienced brothers such as Jakob and Vigfus. No license or past experience is needed. Rods, tackle, rain jackets, and instruction are supplied, and your catch may become a hot onboard barbecue before you return to Reykjavík.

“Kind of surprised this tour wasn't more popular. It was short (2-3 hours). It's a normal fishing tour, and they cook it up right there on the boat on your ride back. this tour is PERFECT as it's in the afternoon. So you can spend a nice morning walking through the city, do this in the afternoon, then you have the whole evening to go out. Plus, you will not have any more fresher seafood in iceland period, lol.”

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8.Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik – Arctic Char and Brown Trout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $960

Leave Reykjavik at 7:30 am for River Holaa, about an hour away along the Golden Circle route. Guide Mike, Mikael, or Siggi may lead your private day, with 6 to 7 hours of fishing for Arctic char and brown trout. Gear, waders, flies, permits, sandwiches, and pickup are included.

“River was beautiful & Siggi was awesome. Picked up on time, grabbed lunch on the way to the river. Great day on the water.”

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9.Private Lake and River Fishing Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $768

Spend about five hours fishing a Golden Circle river for Arctic char and brown trout with a private guide. Baldur has taught complete beginners with patience and personal attention. Pickup, transport, fishing gear, permits, and hotel drop-off are included, but lunch is not.

“My wife catching a huge char! Guide was superb.. the panoramic views spectacular! Highly recommended!”

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10.Reykjavik’s Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

Meet the Viggson Sailing crew by Reykjavík’s Old Harbor, near the fish and chips wagon. You’ll cruise 25 minutes to Faxaflói, fish for cod, haddock, or pollock with provided gear, then enjoy a barbecue of your catch with potatoes and coleslaw. English guidance, coffee, sparkling water, and warm blankets are included.

“guides géniaux et supers sympas super peche, quelques gros poissons de sortis, repas délicieux, belle journée en famille.”

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11.Lake and River Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $766

Leave Reykjavik around 08:00 for a private fishing day through Thingvellir National Park. Fish 5 to 6 hours for brown trout and Arctic char at an Icelandic river or lake, using spin or fly gear. Guides such as Reynir, Kristinn, Gummi, and Freddy teach techniques, provide equipment, and may supply snacks and drinks.

“Kristinn our guide was excellent, he shared his knowledge of the area on our way to the River. He worked very hard to help us catch quite a number of fish through out the day. Wade”

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12.Stykkishólmur: Sea Angling Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $203

From Stykkishólmur, you spend three hours fishing close to shore in Breiðafjörður Bay aboard a traditional Icelandic boat. A local father-and-son team provides rods, gear, advice, drinks, and snacks for groups of up to six. Expect cod, possible halibut, island views, and a chance to spot puffins, dolphins, or minke whales.

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