Fly Fishing Iceland - Big Laxa River
World-Class Brown Trout and Atlantic Salmon
Fish Partner—our Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter and winner of the 2025 Orvis-Endorsed International Destination of the Year—hosts anglers on the legendary Big Laxa River, one of Iceland’s premier brown trout and Atlantic salmon rivers. (Laxa means “salmon” in Icelandic.) Located in Adaldalur in northern Iceland, about 300 miles from Reykjavik, the Big Laxa is famous for its wide, gentle flows, fertile insect hatches, and some of the largest wild brown trout in the country, along with excellent salmon runs.
This package features guided fishing on the exclusive Árbót Beat, a productive section known for its varied pools, trophy-sized trout, and steady salmon action. With professional guides who know every bend and seam of the river, anglers enjoy a mix of technical dry-fly fishing and traditional salmon techniques in a breathtaking setting.
2025 Rates start at $8,100.00 for 3-nights and 3-days of guided fishing, including accommodations, meals, and full guiding services with Fish Partner.
Big Laxa River - The Arbot Beat
The Big Laxa is a fertile river, home to a huge stock of brown trout averaging 3 to 4 pounds and weighing up to 13 pounds. Some 6-to-8-pounders are landed each season. The Arbot Beat is excellent for those looking for bigger brown trout and huge salmon weighing up to 30 pounds.
During this four-day fly fishing trip at Big Laxa River, you’ll fish the Arbot Beat for big browns and Atlantic salmon. Wade-fishing only. All fishing is catch-and-release, using barbless hooks.
The Arbot, a 2.2-mile-long beat, is a ten-minute walk down the hill from the Lodge. The Arbot Beat has great character. From April to June 20, the beat is limited to four rods. From June 21 through September, the beat is limited to two rods.
Arbot Beat Fishing Facts:
Season: The Arbot Beat season runs from April 1 to September 20. Trout fishing is good throughout the season, with peak fishing from mid-May through the end of June. Peak Atlantic salmon fishing is from July through September.
Guides: You're guided up to 10 hours per day. Two anglers per English-speaking guide.
Equipment: No equipment or flies are supplied. A daily rental fee of $80 per person includes a rod, reel, line, waders, and boots. Anglers must disinfect any used equipment before fishing, but there is no fee for disinfecting at the Lodge. If anglers choose to disinfect their equipment at the airport, a fee may apply. All flies must either be new or unused.
A Fishing License: A fishing license is included in the package.
A Typical Fishing Day:
Salmon fishing days at Big Laxa typically start at 7:00 a.m. and end at 10:00 p.m., with a lunch break in between at the Lodge from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. When you're targeting trout, fishing times are more flexible.
The Arbot Beat - Two to four rods.
This 2.2-mile-long beat has many beautiful pools sporting both trout and salmon. Peak trout fishing season is from mid-May until the end of June.
The Arbot Beat Atlantic Salmon
From July onward, salmon fishing can be excellent. The river is well known for its huge salmon, weighing over 30 pounds.
World-Class Brown Trout
Fly fishing only. All fishing is catch-and-release, using barbless hooks.
The Big Laxa - Laxa means salmon in Icelandic.
The Big Laxa is said to be the best brown trout river in Europe.
Vorduholt Lodge
You'll stay four nights at Vorduholt Lodge. The Lodge has three bedrooms with twin beds, a kitchen, a living and dining room, a deck, and a hot tub. Our outfitter's anglers will be the only guests staying at the Lodge.
Adaldalur Valley
The comfortable full-service lodge sits on the hillside overlooking the Big Laxa River, snow-capped mountains, and the beautiful Adaldalur Valley.
Communications: The Lodge has free Wi-Fi available. Cell phones work at the Lodge. You will need to contact your provider for an international calling plan.
Meals: All meals are enjoyed at the Lodge. The international menu will feature chicken, fish, and pasta.
Living Room
Sample 4-Day Itinerary:
Day 1: You’ll fly to Husavik. You will need to rent a car for the 10-minute drive to the Lodge. After you arrive at Vorduholt Lodge, you’ll fish with your guide from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Day 2-4: You’ll fish from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Day 5: You’ll fish from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You’ll check out of the Lodge at 2:00 p.m.
Getting to the Lodge:
You’ll fly to the Reykjavik–Keflavik Airport (KEF), the largest airport in Iceland. You’ll take a taxi to the Reykjavik domestic airport, a 45-minute drive. You’ll take a one-hour charter flight to the Husavik Airport (HZK). No flights are included in the package. You will need to rent a car for the 10-minute drive to the Lodge.
2025 USD Rates
Season: April 1 to September 20.
Two anglers are required per booking.
3-nights and 3-days guided fishing
$8,100.00 per person
5-nights and 5-days guided fishing
$13,050.00 per person
6-nights and 6-days guided fishing
$16,100.00 per person
Non-Angler Activities: Whale watching, visiting the Dettifoss Waterfall or Lake Myvatn, horseback riding, and river rafting.
The Packages Include:
• Guided fishing
• Fishing license
• Lodging at Vorduholt Lodge
• All meals and Wi-Fi at the Lodge
• VAT (Value Added Tax)
The Package Does Not Include:
• Airfare to Reykjavik, and return• Ground transfers between the airport and the Lodge
• Tackle disinfection ($50 - $100)
• Roundtrip charter flight between Reykjavik and Husavik
• Optional lodging and meals in Reykjavik
• Alcoholic beverages
• Fishing equipment
• Optional Fishing equipment rental of $80 per day
• Gratuities
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
• All rates are subject to change.
Fishing with Larry Payment Options:
1.) Credit card (a 2.5% convenience fee applies)
2.) Check. Please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to Fishing with Larry P.O. Box 419 Columbus, MT 59019.
3.) Wire Transfer (Send money electronically – typically a $15 to $30 fee for domestic transfers and $45 - $50 for international transfers.)
Please email Toni at toni@fishingwithlarry.com for wire instructions.
FISH PARTNER'S POLICIES:
Deposit Policy: A deposit of 50% per package is required at booking to secure the reservation. Full payment is required 90 days prior to the trip.
Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation must be sent by email. A refund can only be made if the trip is re-sold. Canceled bookings may be resold at a discounted price, and the refund will be discounted accordingly. The outfitter reserves the right to take a commission for resold bookings and advises you to buy travel cancellation insurance and travel insurance.
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