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Fishing in Iceland
8 species across 6 spots
Iceland offers fishing across 6 spots with 8 species in marine, marine, brackish, freshwater waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Best months: July-september, June-september, February-april, June-august
Top Spots
Westfjords3 species
Steep underwater canyons and nutrient‑rich waters support large pollock schools, popular with local charter operators.
Homarus Bank1 species
Known for large halibut, this offshore bank is a favorite among Icelandic anglers.
Ísafjarðardjúp1 species
Remote Westfjords fjord with steep walls and cold bottom temperatures, a favorite spot for specialist anglers chasing eelpout.
8
Species
6
Spots
Species
8
Atlantic halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
marine
Homarus Bank
Norwegian pollock
Theragra finnmarchica
Westfjords
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
marine
Westfjords
Canadian eelpout
Lycodes polaris
marine
Ísafjarðardjúp
Atlantic cod
Gadus morhua
marine, brackish
The coast of Iceland
Salvelinus gracillimus
Salvelinus gracillimus
freshwater
Lake Þingvallavatn
Polar cod
Boreogadus saida
marine, brackish
Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
Lycenchelys rosea
Lycenchelys rosea
marine
Westfjords