As we watch the 2021 season slip away we are already looking forward to 2022. The West Ranga had a slower than normal start this season due to some uncharestically cold conditions which slowed the run up. It then gathered momentum through the season and has once again taken position at the top of the Icelandic river statistics chart and is currently on 2,822 fish with a month of the season still to go. However we have already begun the rebooking process so if you are interested in going next year please let us know.
The West Rangá located in the south of Iceland is one of the country’s most famous salmon fly fishing rivers, along with its neighbour the East Rangá. Both rivers often feature near the top of the most prolific salmon rivers in Iceland each season. As well as numbers, the river also boasts a higher average size of fish than the rivers on the West Coast.
The river has an average width of 50 metres, featuring wide long pools and smooth glides. The bottom is mainly made up of black volcanic sand making wading relatively safe and easy. The river is best fished with double handed rods and larger flies than other rivers in Iceland, it is often useful to carry some sinking line options as well.
The West Rangá is an unusual salmon river in as much as there is very little in the way of natural spawning habitat and it therefore relies on a very successful smolt-releasing programme that began in 1989.
West Rangá Lodge has 18 newly built twin rooms with private bathrooms. The lounge, bar and dining room at the lodge have recently been refurbished and offers what is considered to be the best accommodation of any fishing lodge in Iceland.
Guests are accommodated in tastefully furnished double rooms with a private bathroom. One main building houses the kitchen and spacious dining area where gourmet meals are served overlooking one of the most productive pools on the river.
The river sees consistent salmon runs throughout the season and fishes until the 20th October with good statistics right the way to the closing day.
Next season the fishing will be sold in 2,4,6 or 8 days slots. 2022 Season Pricing Per Day:
Cost:
The cost includes full board single room accommodation (unless rod sharing, then it is a shared room), shared guiding and airport transfers.
For more details about West Rangá please email Peter McLeod or Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.
