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title: Private Lake and River Fishing Tour from Reykjavik
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 545
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 48
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 21 (Whale & Puffin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-lake-and-river-fishing-tour-from-reykjavik/
---

# Private Lake and River Fishing Tour from Reykjavik

In our comparison: #6 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This Lake and River fishing tour from Reykjavik is a private angling tour that is suitable for both beginners and experienced anglers. 

You will fish at a beautiful river or lake that is within approx. 1 hour drive from Reykjavik city. The main species of fish here are arctic Char and Brown trout. Our guides will help you and show you the best tactic to hook a nice char or brown trout. You can fish with with fly, spinner or bait. Tour duration is approx. 8-9 hours. After the tour, we can send you some pictures as a souvenir from the day.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Lunch, Food and drinks, unless specified

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €545 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Anglers.is
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.92 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 48.

- 5 stars: 46 (96%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 2 (4%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Fishing permits
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Fishing gear
- Transport by private vehicle

## Not included

- Lunch
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Thingvellir National Park** (pass by, no stop) - On the way to the River, we will drive through Thingvellir National Park.
2. **Golden Circle Route** (5h; admission included) - We will take you fishing in a river that is located on the Golden Circle tourist route. It takes approx. 1 hour to drive to the River. We will spend approx. 5 hours but the river, fishing for Brown Trout and Arctic Char.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

## Compared with other Whale & Puffin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 21** | €545 | 8h | 4.92 (48) | private |
| [Reykjavik's Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/reykjavik-s-finest-catch-guided-sea-angling-tour-for-all-levels/?format=md) | €150 | 3h | 4.93 (114) | shared |
| [1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/1-hour-small-group-sightseeing-boat-tour-in-vestmannaeyjar/?format=md) | €140 | 1h | 4.88 (173) | shared |
| [2 hour Round Trip in Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB Boat](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-hour-round-trip-in-vestmannaeyjar-on-a-rib-boat/?format=md) | €205 | 2h | 4.96 (91) | shared |

Ranked #6 of 21 in Whale & Puffin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €870, median €149; typical length 3h. 2 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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