Iceland Fishing Guide
9 species in our database list Iceland among their fisheries. Use the species list below to plan what to target, then open any profile for identification features, bait, and season.
How to use this page: pick a species, check its habitat and seasonal notes, and match your gear to the environment. Local regulations always apply — verify current rules with the responsible agency before fishing.
Saltwater species
- Atlantic Cod
- Atlantic Halibut
- Blue Ling
- Cowcod
- Cusk
- Greenland Halibut
- Haddock
- Pacific Cod
- Sablefish (Black Cod)
Licences & regulations — Iceland
- There is no national rod licence: fishing rights are private and you buy a permit per river or lake.
- Fishing cards (veiðikortið) cover many lakes and smaller rivers; salmon rivers sell beats individually.