WEST RANGA

The West Ranga is located approximately 60 minutes’ drive from Reykjavik and is one of the best-known salmon rivers in Iceland. Not only for its beauty and great variety of fishing pools, but also for the high volume of salmon caught every year in the 10-20lb range. It has, in fact, been amongst the very best rivers in Iceland for two decades. There is also good sea trout fishing after mid-August. The largest sea trout caught here was 18 lbs. The fishing area is a 25 km double bank of private water which is rotated between 6-9 beats or 12-18 rods. The river is one of the most stable rivers in Iceland and the water level is more or less always the same both in drought and heavy rain. 

West Ranga Fly Fishing Lodge is one of the finest in Iceland. It has 21 rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, a large dining and sitting room, bar, and a beautiful veranda with hot tub and sauna. Fine meals are served. The comfortable lodge is located right on the bank of the river facing one of the best pools and also the famous and active volcano, Hekla. Anglers are mainly fishing for salmon, but there is good sea trout fishing after mid-August.  

Suggested Package: 1 night in Reykjavik, 4 nights on full board, car hire, 3 full days’ and 2 half days’ fishing.