It’s Almost Fishing Season in Iceland

Ocean fishing in the Westfjords region is a bucket list adventure for many avid anglers. But you need to book early because the 2024 fishing season is fast approaching.

From early May through mid-September, Iceland ProTravel offers a nine-day tour to Flateyri and Sudureyri in the Westfjords. However, they can also plan a customized fishing experience on request.

During the Icelandic summer, daylight stretches long into the night during this time of year, due to the northerly location. So you can basically fish whenever you like.

Fishermen stay in three-bedroom cottages or apartments that can accommodate up to six people. It’s most common for parties of four fisherman to share accommodation and a boat.

The most common catches are cod, haddock, wolf fish, monkfish and even the Atlantic halibut (sometimes more than 200 kg!). A 20-kg mixture of four different types of frozen fish fillets is available in cooler bags for you to take home.

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