What flies to use in for fishing in Iceland?

Flies for fly fishing in Iceland (Photo by Larus Karl Ingason)

So you're heading to Iceland for fishing? Want to know what flies are best suited for fishing in Iceland? Well you are in luck as here you can find information on what flies to use for fly fishing in Iceland. Makes no difference if you are going to be trout fishing, char fishing, salmon or sea trout fishing, we have the recommendations for you.

Below you will find lists of different types of flies we at Iceland Angling travel regularly use while fishing in Iceland. The lists are divided into categories with salmon flies, streamers, nymphs, tubes and dry flies. These lists are for entertainment and guideline purposes only and should never been considered absolute. Some people may prefer using different flies to different situations but these lists only contain a portion of the flies we use on a day to day basis. We will be adding to the lists as we go along and also adding recipes to match the photos.

All of these flies on the lists are available to purchase. You can choose the flies you want from these lists and the flies will be ready for you as you arrive for fishing in Iceland. If the flies you want are not on the list just tell us and we'll sort it out.

Nymphs

Dry flies

Streamers

Salmon flies

Tube flies

To order flies for fly fishing in Iceland or further information:

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