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Reykjavik Private Fishing: Arctic Char & Brown Trout
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Overview
Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik - Arctic Char and Brown Trout is a guided fishing adventure perfect for both beginners and experienced anglers. This full-day tour takes place on the Golden Circle route, offering stunning views as you travel to the Holaa River.
The Holaa River is known for its healthy population of Arctic Char and Brown Trout, typically ranging from 1 to 2 pounds, with larger fish up to 6 pounds also present. The river is self-sustaining, offering excellent opportunities for fly fishing with nymphs, dry flies, and streamers, as well as spin casting with small lures. This private tour ensures personalized attention and guidance from an experienced instructor, enhancing fishing techniques and creating a memorable experience.
The tour includes all necessary fishing equipment, such as rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, and spinners. Guests will also enjoy light refreshments, including beverages and sandwiches. With convenient pickup and drop-off from locations in Reykjavik, this worry-free shore excursion is an ideal way to experience Icelandic fishing. Guides have over 16 years experience offering professional guided fishing tours. 
Highlights
Catch Arctic Char & Brown Trout: Fish for native Arctic Char and Brown Trout in Iceland's beautiful rivers.
Improve Your Skills: Learn new fishing techniques from an experienced guide.
All Gear Provided: Fishing equipment and outfit are included in the price.
Private Tour: Enjoy a more personalized fishing experience away from large crowds.
Light Refreshments: Enjoy light beverages and sandwiches during your fishing trip.
Hassle-Free Transport: Pickup and drop-off from Reykjavik locations are included.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoy the guided fishing tour and beautiful locations, despite some variability in fishing success.
Customers loved having a guide to help them fish.
Customers liked that the guide knew a lot about the different fish.
Customers enjoyed how beautiful the fishing spots were.
Customers appreciated that the tour included everything they needed for fishing.
Some customers didn't catch as many fish as they hoped.
Some customers felt the tour was too long.
The Journey
Thingvellir National Park
A significant historical and geological site in Iceland, Thingvellir National Park is located on the way to River Holaa. It is known for its stunning landscapes and as the location where the Icelandic parliament was founded in 930 AD. The park sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Golden Circle Route
The Golden Circle Route is a popular tourist route in southern Iceland, known for its stunning natural attractions. River Holaa, the fishing destination, is located along this route, approximately one hour from Reykjavik. The area offers scenic views and easy access to various natural wonders.
River Holaa
River Holaa is a productive, self-sustainable river known for its native Arctic Char and Brown Trout. Ideally suited for fly fishing and spin casting, the river is surrounded by beautiful scenery and supports a healthy fish population, with fish sizes ranging from 1 to 6 lbs. It offers a rewarding fishing experience for anglers of all skill levels.
Know Before You Go
This private fishing tour includes a fishing permit, all necessary fishing gear (waders, boots, flies, spinners), a professional guide, and light refreshments (beverages and sandwiches). Pickup and drop-off from your Reykjavik location are also included. Gratuities are not included in the tour price. The tour ensures a hassle-free experience with all the essentials provided for a successful fishing trip.
Hot Tip
Customers recommend bringing warm clothes, even in summer, as the weather in Iceland can be unpredictable. Also, listen to your guide's advice on fishing techniques and locations for a better chance of catching fish.
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