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Top 11 Fishing Trips in Iceland

11 reviewed

Reykjavik: Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

Reykjavik: Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day's Catch - Casting for cod, halibut, haddock, rockfish, and pollock

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

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

Reel in cod and halibut with help from friendly guides, then grill your catch onboard with potatoes on Reykjavik’s harbor waters.

“Really cool experience. All of us caught a lot of fishes (10+), mostly cod (average 1,5kg, the biggest ones about 3kg), some haddock. Part of the fishes were grilled right away and served with grilled potatoes. We set free the excess fishes. This trip is not suitable for those easy to get sea sickness. I ate some ginger pills beforehand and felt fine (I am prone to getting sick), but there were those among us who stayed down in the cabin and couldn't come out on deck to fish.”

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Sea Fishing Experience from Reykjavik

Sea Fishing Experience from Reykjavik - Faxaflói Bay boat ride: views, wind, and the chance of wildlife

3.Sea Fishing Experience from Reykjavik

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

Join a 3-hour sea fishing trip from Reykjavik in Faxaflói Bay, with gear, warm coveralls, and on-board grilling of your catch.

“Awesome trip! Perhaps the best activity in Iceland. Completely different experience than lake/river fishing (way better than lake/river). Crew is great as well! They were really professional and fun!”

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

Reykjavik's Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels - What You Might Catch in Reykjavik Waters

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

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

Small-group sea angling in Reykjavik with local brothers, secret fishing spots, and a fresh onboard BBQ lunch with skyr sauce.

“Wonderful guides. They were very friendly and attentive. We caught 20 fish between the two of us. One comment would be 12 people is too many for the size of the boat.”

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Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour

Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour - On the boat: how warmth and comfort help you actually enjoy the spotting

6.Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour

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

3.5-hour whale watching in Eyjafjörður, plus sea angling from Hauganes, with warm overalls, hot drinks, and English help.

“Such an amazing experience. Friendly workers, we caught three cod, saw at least 10 whales, and really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend this tour. For those cruising, they do have a bus that picks you up at the cruise terminal and drives you to the location.”

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Reykjavik Sea Angling Gourmet

Reykjavik Sea Angling Gourmet - Getting to the Boat: Hlésgata 1 and a Simple Start

7.Reykjavik Sea Angling Gourmet

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

Learn sea angling in Faxaflói Bay, then eat a fresh onboard BBQ made from your catch. Gear, coats, and instruction included.

“We went about 6-9 minutes between catches and we caught alot of large fish. The lunch on the boat afterwards was excellent, fresh fish we just caught, potatoes and great sauce. Iceland is all about the sauce.,”

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Private Lake and River Fishing Tour from Reykjavik

Private Lake and River Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - The Golden Circle route fishing spot, and what “about 5 hours” means

Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik – Arctic Char and Brown Trout

Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout - Techniques your guide can put you to work on

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

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

Private fishing from Reykjavik for arctic char and brown trout on the Holaa River, with pickup, gear, permits, and 6-7 hours fishing.

“We had a fantastic day! I surprised my husband with this private tour, & our guide (Mike), was great! It was really too cold for much activity (end of April), so we didn’t get many fish, but he was patient in teaching me how to cast. My husband loved it & it was a perfect ending to a wonderful trip!”

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Reykjavik’s Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour

Reykjavik's Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour - Meeting at Hlésgata 1, then getting set up quickly

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

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

Reykjavik sea angling in Faxaflói Bay: guided casting, gear provided, and a barbecue meal on board from your own catch.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip! Absolutely enjoyed every minute on the boat. We were on the fish right away, and when it slowed, the captain was quick to move us to another stop. Our group caught so much fish, they didn't even cook it all. They cooked fish for us to eat on the way back to the port. Eating the fish immediately was fantastic! I can't say enough good things about the crew, lunch, and this excursion in general. I would book it again if I am lucky enough to go back to Iceland in the future.”

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