2025 Atlantic Salmon - Iceland Season Primer

The 2024 season saw excellent salmon returns and the numbers were above the recent historic average. While the weather provided some challenges this season, the strong returns kept things interesting for intrepid anglers and we are hopeful that the return trend continues and will produce an exciting 2025 season.

Here is a quick look at these destinations as well as a unique option to combine these destinations into a single amazing itinerary.

East Ranga

At East Ranga guests' fish with two-handed rods using the traditional cast, step technique. The fishing at East Ranga is similar to winter or late fall steelhead fishing. The river is cold, and guests use sinking tips and weighted tube flies to get the fly deep quickly. East Ranga is typically in Iceland's top five rivers for catch rates and is often competing for the very top spot in terms of overall fish caught. 2800 landed fish per season is not unusual and they tend to average around 12 pounds with some fish getting in the 20-pound class. The lodge offers a very high level of service with fantastic meals, and comfortable accommodation.  The lodge operates on a 4 -day fishing rotation with each session being approximately 5 – to 6-hours in length.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Keflavik Airport/ Transfer to East Ranga / Evening session of guided fishing
Day 2 – 4: Full days of guided fishing 
Day 5: Morning session of guided fishing / Depart lodge at approximately 2:00 PM

Note: Guests will often arrive a day early and overnight in Reykjavik before transferring to the lodge. 

Available 2025 East Ranga Dates: 

July 3 – 7: 2 rods
July 7-11: 3 rods 
July 11 – 15: 2 rods
August 7-11: 2 rods (prime dates) 
August 11-15: 2 rods 
August 19 – 22: 4 rods (3 days)

Rates: Rates at East Ranga fluctuate throughout the season depending on the historic salmon run. The 2025 rate is approximately $7,965 USD - $14,040 USD for a 4 night / 4 day package

Nordura

Nordura is classic Icelandic wild salmon river. Guests fish with single-hand or switch rods, also stepping down the pools. The river is very clear and fish will often take the fly high in the water column. The Nordura River is known as “The Fairest River” and once there it is easy to see why. The lodge sits above a waterfall and canyon overlooking a stunning landscape. The lodge offers a high level of service with gourmet meals, and luxury accommodation. Nordura operates on a 3-day rotation with each session being approximately 5 – to 6 – hours long. 

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Keflavik Airport/ Transfer to Nordura/ Evening session of guided fishing
Day 2 – 3: Full days of guided fishing 
Day 4: Morning session of guided fishing / Depart lodge at approximately 2:00 PM

Note: Guests will often arrive a day early and overnight in Reykjavik before transferring to the lodge.

Available 2025 Nordura Dates:
July 12-15: 4 rods (prime dates) 
July 15-18: 2 rods
July 21-24: 6 rods
July 24-27: 6 rods
July 27 - 30:  4 rods
August 2 - 5:  4 rods

Rates: Rates at Nordura fluctuate throughout the season depending on the historic salmon run. The 2025 rate is approximately $7,240 USD - $9,975 USD for a 3 night/ 3 day package

Combined Itinerary - Nordura & East Ranga

Want to experience both destinations or get more fishing at either of the lodges?  It is possible to do back-to-back rotations, or this special Fly Water Travel exclusive itinerary in the 2025 season:

July 7, 2025: Arrive Keflavik / Rent Car / Drive to East Ranga / Evening session of guided fishing

July 8 - 10: 3 full days of guided fishing at East Ranga

July 11: Morning session of guided fishing/ Depart after fishing / Drive to Reykjavik – Overnight on your own

July 12: Drive to Nordura, arrival at approximately 2:00 PM/ Evening session of guided fishing

July 13 - 14: 2 full days of guided fishing at Nordura

July 15: Morning session of guided fishing / Depart Lodge at approximately 2:00 PM / Overnight in Reykjavik or Depart Iceland

This itinerary is on the early side of the prime window at East Ranga and in the heart of prime time at Nordura.

Rates: 
East Ranga: Approximately $9,384 USD for a 4 night/4 day package based on single occupancy and shared guiding

Nordura: Approximately $10,087 USD for a 3 night/ 3 day package based on single occupancy and shared guiding

Total Rate: Approximately $19,471 for a 7 night/ 7 day package based on single occupancy and shared guiding