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Our carefully curated selection of privately owned residences are available for longer term rentals and comply with all local rental regulations. Eleven has coordinated with a select group of third-party private owners to offer this unique collection of properties that are only available as full home rentals. These properties are unstaffed, and do not include additional guided adventures and culinary services. Although, if you are interested in additional services, we would be happy to help coordinate these for you with local experts.
Off-Shore or Lake Fishing in iceland
Deplar Farm is surrounded by a half-dozen fish filled lakes less than an hour from the lodge door. The closest, Lake Stifluvatn, is located in the heart of the Fljót valley, just five minutes from Deplar. With quick and easy access, this remote lake is ideal for novice anglers and families looking to cast for Arctic char against a backdrop of mountain and ocean views. Guests can fish a different lake every day if they choose. There’s great char and trout to be had in nearby Lake Miklavatn, Lake Ólafsfjarðarvatn, Lake Tungudalsvatn, Lake Héðinsfjarðarvatn and Lake Sléttuhlíðarvatn. There are also fantastic lakes for char and trout in the area around the Hölkná Lodge; some of them accessed by car, and others by hiking or helicopter. Our guides can also arrange off-shore adventures in the Arctic Ocean with an experienced captain who can help land cod, haddock, saithe and the occasional halibut.
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a letter from your guide
Elvar Fridriksson, Fishing Operations Manager
Fishing in Iceland will test any angler’s skill, and you will almost always have the lake to yourself. Waters are usually crystal clear, so anglers are often able to sight fish, which makes the catch all the more exciting. Most fishing is done with floating lines and fairly light tackle, and nothing beats a big fish breaking the surface to take the fly. Pound for pound, the fish are strong and will put up a good fight, especially if the tackle is light. In Iceland, all fishing is catch-and-release. I find nothing more rewarding than releasing a beautiful fish, knowing it will go on to repopulate the river and ensure great fishing in the future. Various waters will test the guide’s and the angler’s knowledge in fly choice, presentation, and ability to read the water.
what will your trip look like?
There are various lakes within an hour drive from Deplar Farm that offer good char and trout fishing. Some of them can be accessed by car, and others by hiking or helicopter.
DAY 1 - Arrival + Blue Lagoon + Transfer to Deplar Farm
Arrive at Reykjavik’s Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Take a morning soak in the famous Blue Lagoon before hopping on a flight to the north. Transfer from Akureyri (AEY) to Deplar Farm where you will settle in with a chef-prepared dinner and well-deserved time in the spa.
DAY 2 – Siglufjordur + Cod Fishing
Post breakfast, head to Siglufjördur, a local fishing village rich in history. Visit the museums and take in the local culture. Set sail with an experienced local captain to hook cod and haddock. Take your catch back to Deplar, where the in-house chef will prepare it for dinner.
DAY 3 – Lake fishing + Brewery tour
Wake-up with a hike around the Troll Peninsula then join your Eleven guide for an afternoon of lake fishing. Celebrate your catch with a craft beer or two during a local brewery, then head back to the lodge for spa time, cocktails and a chef-prepared dinner.
DAY 4 – Breakfast + Departure
After breakfast, check out and travel back to Reykjavík for your international departure.
- Polarized sunglasses (low light for late fishing)
- Fly rod and reel if you prefer to use your own
- Fishing vest or pack
- Rain jacket and pants
- Windbreaker
- Insulated jacket or vest
- Warm layers for top and bottom: capilene, wool, fleece
- Heavy wool socks for inside waders
- Fleece or wool fishing gloves or fishing mittens
- Sandals, clogs or Birkenstocks (for inside the lodge after fishing)
- All necessary wading gear will be provided by Eleven*
*If you prefer to use your own waders and boots, they must be either new or properly disinfected prior to entering the country
