Trout fishing

The River Laxa stands out not only as one of Iceland’s premier salmon rivers, boasting impressive salmon sizes, but it also holds a global reputation as one of the finest brown trout rivers. Originating in Lake Mývatn, the river takes its name from the valley it traverses on its journey to the Skjálfandi Bay. To be specific, it is called Laxá in Mývatnssveit in the Mývatn area, Laxá in Laxárdal as it courses through the Laxárdalur valley, and finally Laxá in Aðaldal in the lower stretch known for sizable salmon.

Each segment of the Laxá sustains a robust population of brown trout, thriving on the abundance of nutrients such as gnats, snails, caddis, and bees affording them an easy life until they encounter an angler’s hook. These trout exhibit incredible strength, accustomed to navigating strong currents, which can pose a challenge for anglers once hooked.

The Laxá consistently offers excellent fishing throughout the season, although anglers may face challenges from weed formations due to higher temperatures. In the early part of the season, trout tend to be attracted to nymphs and streamers, but as hatches start on the river, presenting anything other than a dry fly or an emerger can prove ineffective.

The average size of the brown trout ranges from 2 to 3 lbs, with some remarkable specimens weighing up to 8 lbs caught annually.

We are the lease holder of six different beats in Laxá in Aðaldal each with 2 – 3 rods allowed each fishing session, which gives you plenty of different options. Here below are the beats.

Presthvammur – Staðartorfa – Mulartorfa – Efra Hraun – Neðra Hraun – Syðra Fjall

The Lodge

The lodging depends on the beat as some of the beats have their own lodging while for others we use the neighboring guesthouses.

Access

The river is about an hour drive from Akureyri and a 10 minute drive from the nearest town Húsavík.