Breiğdalsá is our flagship operation. It
is a beautiful medium-size river on the east coast, close to
the small village of Breiğdalsvík. It is fished by 6 to 8
rods and clients stay at what is arguably the most beautiful
lodge in the country.
Over the years a smolt releasing
programme has been in operation on Breiğdalsá, but natural
stock of the river has also been on the way up due to
habitat improvement and increased spawning. And we have for
the programme used mostly MSW salmon, pairing together big
fish hoping that the MSW genes will dominate. It seems to be
working as over the last few seasons the river has gained a
reputation for producing large fish on a regular basis. The
2009 season saw several 20 lb+ fish landed, most of which
were retained and used as broodstock.
Recent seasons have seen an annual catch
of salmon ranging from 700 to 900, plus several hundred
brown trout and sea-run Arctic char.
All this takes place in a valley of
stunning beauty, which is hemmed in by lofty, craggy
mountains. We like to think the Breiğdalsá lodge has no peer
in Iceland, so your really should come and see for yourself.
Each rod has an en-suite room and access to the sauna and an
outdoor hot tub with the most glorious view over the valley.
