Your own private salmon river

A RARE AND EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

Many of Iceland’s most productive Atlantic salmon rivers have multi-year waiting lists. Scoring a rod on these coveted rivers, especially on Iceland’s north coast rivers — which are known for consistently producing the island nation’s largest returning salmon — can be a daunting task. But what about scoring an entire river?

Our newest destination is one of the most exclusive Atlantic salmon fishing experiences on the planet. Available only to groups of 2-4, anglers fishing the Hölkná enjoy unshared access to the entirety of the river’s 22 named pools. Spread out over 8 river miles, the Hölkná is punctuated by beautiful waterfalls and runs and is framed by stunning canyons, cliffs, and hillsides clad in wild blueberries.

CONSERVATION-MINDED

A conservation-minded management philosophy focused on healthy habitat and limiting pressure put on the Atlantic salmon making their way up the Hölkná to spawn have the river on an upward trajectory at a time when many salmon rivers all over the world are seeing diminishing returns.

TWO OR FOUR?

As a 2-rod river, no more than two anglers can actively fish on the Hölkná at any given time. So how does the river accommodate groups of four? By sharing a rod between two anglers. Though this may sound unusual to the uninitiated, it’s actually a common practice in Iceland and other countries with long, storied Atlantic salmon heritages. And, given Iceland’s long summer days in July and August that can offer nearly 24 hours of daylight, two anglers are able to comfortably split a rod and each enjoy 6+ hours of fishing during each day.

There are few rivers like the Hölkná on the planet — rivers where the fishing happens on your schedule, where the best pools (or the pools that are fishing best) are always available, where you don’t have to leave fish to find fish because it’s time to rotate beats, and where every single river mile is the sole domain of you and your fishing companions.

THE CABINS

The fact that all of this is enjoyed from the stunningly well-appointed and luxurious Hölkná cabins only further enriches the experience. This pair of dueling cabins offers plenty of shared and private space for groups as large as four as well as indoor and outdoor perches from which to soak up views of the river and the surrounding landscapes. If you’re visiting in late August or September, you might even get treated to a northern lights show.

HOW TO BOOK

Due to its exclusive nature, Hölkná availability is inherently limited. However, at this time we still have prime July and August dates available for 2025.

WHAT: Hölkná River / Hölkná Cabins in northeast Iceland

WHEN:  July - September, 2025

COST: $6,000 per night (between 2-4 anglers)

Rate includes all meals and snacks, all beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), daily guided fishing (2 highly experienced guides), and all equipment (rods, reels, lines, flies, waders and boots). Minimum 4-night stay.

If you’d like tie into a silverbrite Hölkná River salmon in 2025, we urge you to contact us ASAP to inquire about availability and make your next season booking. You can do so by sending us an inquiry through our website, replying to this email, or calling us at +1 (253)-780-1530. Or you can head here to learn more about the Holkna.