The 11 Best Fishing Tours in Iceland

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

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

Leave Reykjavík’s Old Harbor for 2.5 hours of family-friendly fishing in Faxaflói Bay. Guides such as Oddgeir, Stefan, and Asgeir help beginners land cod, haddock, pollock, and more. You can grill your catch onboard with potatoes, keep some fish, and watch for puffins, whales, and dolphins.

“Literally the highlight of the trip!! We showed up and caught fish within 10 minutes of casting. Crew was absolutely amazing and so very helpful. Everything you would need they made sure you were taken care of. Husband and I caught two each, most everyone on the boat caught at least one! Also the most amazing potatoes and seasoned/cooked fish I’ve ever had. Overall so amazing and worth every penny.”

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2.3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

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

Join the crew aboard Jóhanna at Hlésgata harbour for a three-hour sea angling trip in Faxaflói. Jacob and Viggson help beginners handle the gear, find cod, haddock, mackerel, pollack, and catfish, then barbecue the catch with potatoes and sauces before returning to Reykjavik.

“Absolutely fantastic trip with the brothers!! We caught plenty of fish and Jakob and Vigfoss were great hosts helping out with the fish, cleaning them and cooking them on the way home. There were also plenty of fish so we took home some extras for dinner. Definitely one of the better fishing trips I’ve been on. Actually, it was so good we did it a couple of times during our stay on Iceland.”

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3.Sea Fishing Experience from Reykjavik

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

Join Special Tours Iceland at 5 pm for a three-hour sea-fishing trip from Reykjavík. The crew supplies rods, bait, and warm coveralls, then helps beginners fish for cod, haddock, pollock, halibut, and rockfish. In summer, watch for puffins near Akurey and Lundey, and finish by grilling your catch onboard.

“We got so much Big fish Saw dolphins and had a great cod dinner We would recommend this trip very nice staff”

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

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

Meet brothers Jakob and Julian at Hlésgata 1 for a three-hour English-language fishing trip around Reykjavik. The crew supplies equipment, teaches beginners, serves coffee and cookies, and grills your catch with potatoes, coleslaw, and skyr sauce on the way back.

“The guides were fantastic! We quickly found and caught many different species of fish. The crew was attentive and made sure everyone had a great experience.”

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5.Traditional Sea Fishing with BBQ Feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 74 reviews · from $170

Spend three hours fishing Reykjavik Bay with a local English- and Icelandic-speaking crew. Learn simple fishing techniques, watch for bay wildlife, and return to the old harbor to eat your catch with potatoes and sauce. The boat carries no more than 12 passengers, and the crew cleans and fillets the fish for you.

“In the week I was in Iceland I took 8 tours, and this was the BEST tour. The Captain, Snore and assistant, Ana were outstanding tour guides. Both are very friendly and gladly explain fishing techniques - I caught 7 fish and other guests caught fish also. Ana cleaned the fish as we returned and explained the process of cleaning fish. Snore cooked the fish and we had the best meal in all of Iceland. If I had only one tour during my visit to Iceland, I would want this tour to be my reason for visiting Iceland. I recommend to my friends who will visit Iceland to make this…”

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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, you spend about three and a half hours on Eyjafjörður looking for humpback, minke, and blue whales. Warm overalls, coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies are provided. The boat also stops for sea angling, though fishing time is brief and shared.

“Vimos varias ballenas jorobadas de cerca y después paramos a pescar bacalaos. Hizo un día espléndido”

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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 a friendly English-speaking crew led on some trips by Captain Jacob. No license or experience is needed. You get the rod, tackle, instruction, rain jacket, and a simple BBQ of your catch on the 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

Spend about nine hours fishing the Holaa River on Iceland’s Golden Circle route. Your private guide provides rods, waders, boots, flies, spinners, a fishing permit, sandwiches, and drinks. Guides such as Mike, Mikael, and Siggi have led past outings, with fly fishing and spin casting available for Arctic char and brown trout.

“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

Join guide Baldur or a fellow fishing guide for an eight-hour private outing from Reykjavik to a Golden Circle river. You will drive through Thingvellir National Park, fish for Arctic char and brown trout for about five hours, and use supplied gear, permits, and private transport. Beginners are welcome, and pickup is offered from most Reykjavik hotels and guesthouses.

“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 English-speaking Viggson Sailing guide by the fish and chips wagon at Reykjavík’s Old Harbor. In three hours, you’ll cruise to Faxaflói Bay, fish with supplied gear, and eat part of your catch grilled with potatoes and coleslaw. Coffee, sparkling water, and warm blankets are included.

“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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11.Lake and River Fishing Tour

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

Leave Reykjavik around 08:00 with a private English-speaking guide such as Reynir, Kristinn, Gummi, or Freddy. Drive through Thingvellir National Park, then spend 5 to 6 hours fishing rivers and lakes for brown trout and Arctic char. Choose spin or fly fishing, with bait sometimes available.

“Caught a lot of fish, our guide was excellent!”

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