The Blanda is one of Iceland’s top Atlantic Salmon fisheries. The river features long, calm stretches and a canyon in its uppermost section. While heavy wading is required in parts of the lower section, it becomes easier as you move upstream, with pools ideally suited for both double-handed and single-handed rods. The Blanda is particularly famous for its high ratio of multi-winter salmon, which are known for being some of the most powerful in Iceland.
Beats one and two will be offered usual four-day slots with an afternoon session on arrival, three full days and a morning session on departure. Each angler will have the opportunity to fish two sessions on beat one and two sessions on beat two over the course of the four days, providing a balanced and exciting fishing experience across both beats. This will be for eight rods on rotation and based from the fully catered Blanda lodge.
Beat one is undoubtedly the most renowned salmon beat on the river, known for attracting large numbers of fish before they move upstream past the waterfall or through the fish ladder. With the highest catch rate per rod on the Blanda, beat one consistently delivers exceptional results. Despite its short length, the beat is fished with four rods, two on each bank, making it a prime spot.
Beat two up in the valley runs through meadows in a wide valley floor easily accessed by vehicles requiring little walking. There are easy freestone pools with nice wading, classic salmon pools that require a combination of double and single handed rods to make the most of the endless fly water. July and early August is the considered prime time for Beat two on Blanda.
Prices are based on full board and accommodation, shared guide and room. If travelling as a single rod you will have pay for a private guide unless the lodge is able to find another single rod that is happy to share.
23 – 27 June 6 rods $5,170
27 June – 1 July 6 rods $5,170
1 – 5 July 6 rods $5,920
5 – 9 July 4 rods $5,920
9 – 13 July 6 rods $6,280
13 – 17 July 4 rods $6,280
17 – 20 July 2 rods $6,280
20 – 24 July 4 rods $4,720 (3 days)
24 – 28 July 2 rods $6,280
28 July – 1 August 4 rods $6,280
1 – 5 August 6 rods $6,280
5 – 9 August 6 rods $6,280
For a private room, an additional cost of $150 per day applies. Transfers from Reykjavik/ Return $300. Shared rods are available, but single rooms are not available for shared rods.
For more details on fishing on Blanda or Svarta please do not hesitate to contact Peter McLeod or Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.