Suðureyri, a traditional fishing village in Iceland’s remote Westfjords, has built a reputation as one of the country’s premier destinations for sea anglers in search of size, variety, and dramatic scenery. Set against steep fjords and the vast North Atlantic, it offers direct access to some of Europe’s most productive fishing grounds, with trophy Cod drawing returning anglers season after season. In early spring, the famous Skrei Cod arrive in vast numbers, averaging 20–40lb, with fish exceeding 60lb landed each year.
Fishing is from Icelandic-built Seigla boats, designed for the demands of the North Atlantic. Each is equipped with GPS plotters, radios, and all safety gear. The self-drive format gives full freedom to set your own pace, though guided days are available for anglers who prefer the insight of local expertise. Many of the most productive marks lie just minutes from the harbour.
Accommodation is in modern harbour-side houses overlooking the fjord. Each offers self-catering facilities, private bedrooms, living areas and panoramic ocean views, with shops, a pub and a gas station within easy reach. Evenings can be spent preparing the day’s catch or simply relaxing on the terrace watching the light fade over the water.
Suðureyri combines Iceland’s fishing tradition with the excitement of modern sea angling, delivering big Cod.
The season runs from April to September.
Season: April to September
Peak: April to June
Weight: 5lb to 70lb
Average Weight: 20lb
Season: April to September
Peak: July to September
Weight: 1lb to 8lb
Average Weight: 3lb
Season: July to September
Peak: July
Weight: 10lb to 20lb
Average Weight: 10lb
Season: April to July
Peak: April to July
Weight: 10lb to 24lb
Average Weight: 12lb
Although the fishing days are fixed, the below itinerary is still flexible should you require additional free days to explore at the beginning or end of your holiday; we can tailor this itinerary to suit you personally. Feel free to talk to our travel consultants who can explain all options available.
Please note that depending on what international airport you depart from, travel to this destination may involve an overnight flight and/or an overnight hotel.
Once flights are available, your itinerary will be finalised.
Depart Any international Airport (See Details)
Arrive Keflavík International
Once you have cleared customs and collected your bags, a representative from our partners will greet you and transfer you to the Westfjords.
Travel from Keflavik airport to the Westfjords
The Fisk Club bus departs from Keflavik airport on Tuesdays and Fridays at around 5.00pm, and the journey takes approximately six hours. Once you arrive at your accommodation, you’re free to unpack and get some rest before your first day of fishing.
Overnight Accommodation: Sailor House in a twin room on a self catering basis
Over the next six days of fishing, you’ll have complete flexibility with your schedule; you’re free to come and go as you please.
At the start of your trip, one of the onsite guides will walk you through all the equipment on your boat, ensuring you’re entirely comfortable and confident with the setup. This is also the perfect time to chat with them about the best-performing marks and tactics for the conditions. He’ll do everything he can to help you make the most of your experience, and may even share a few of his favourite spots.
At the end of each day, once you arrive back at the harbour, you can fillet any fish you’ve kept in the filleting house to take back home with you. It’s often possible to pay for a filleting service.
Note: It’s now possible to bring 20kg (approx 48lb) of self-caught fish home with you.
Overnight Accommodation: Sailor House in a twin room on a self catering basis
Travel from the Westfjords to Reykjavik
In the morning of your last day in the Westfjords, once you’ve packed your bags, a representative from our partners will take you back to Reykjavik. The journey time is around 6 hours, and the bus typically arrives in the late afternoon.
Once you arrive in Reykjavik, you will need to make your way to your overnight hotel.
Overnight Accommodation: Reykjavik Standard Hotel in a twin room on a bed & breakfast basis
Transfer from your overnight hotel to Keflavik airport
In the morning, after breakfast and once you’ve checked out of your overnight hotel, you will need to take a taxi or bus (not included) to Keflavik airport, ready for your flight home.
Depart Keflavik
Arrive Home
Please note that depending on what international airport you wish to return to, travel from this destination may involve an overnight flight and/or an overnight hotel. Once flights are available, your itinerary will be finalised.
Prices are shown per person and are based on twin rooms and four anglers per self-drive boat, unless otherwise specified. All prices are accurate at the time of publication but may vary slightly depending on factors such as travel dates, booking time, airline pricing, or fuel surcharges set by the operators.
Flights are always priced at the most competitive rates available at the time of enquiry to ensure you receive the best possible value when booking.
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| Travel Available Between These Dates | Days | Price | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04/2026 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | £2,406 | Enquire |
| 09/04/2027 | 17/09/2027 | 9 | £2,491 | Enquire |
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"Northwest iceland is a fantastic place to fish in 30 meters of water we caught cod and wolffish over 10pounds in 50 meters we had cod close to 40 pounds the wind was quite strong all week if the conditions had of been better we would have caught larger fish "
"We travelled in early April and boy was it cold. Biggest tip I can tell you is take lots of clothes and good thermals. When we could get out to the Cod marks the fishing was great but we had some bad weather which restricted where we could fish. Still had a good laugh "
"Iceland didnt let us down yet again. The cabins have been decorated and are looking much better. Thanks for the hats we have got some great pictures if you want them"
"Thanks for organising our trip. First rate cabins and fishing to match highly recommend it to any serious sea angler"
"After seeing fishing programmes on Iceland and having visited Norway a few times in the past this was to be a new experience for us and we are so glad we decided to do it. The fishing seemed better than Norway with more fish available. We travelled in the summer time and found it to be very pleasant weather wise and like i mentioned the fishing was very good
The only thing we did find is that to bring fish back home we had to get the local fish factory to process our fish and then pay them for doping it….. We were not that impressed but after looking in to it we then realised that this is the law in Iceland, we will know for next time
"
"Excellent trip cod to 50lb and we had 12 Halibut"
"Our luggage didnt trun up until two days in to the holiday. A bit of a disaster but the guides helped us with some extra clothes and rented us tackle. once the bags turned up we all had a great time. The pre trip information needs a little bit of updating with regards to tackle to take. We found that pirks done the best"
"Thanks Sportquest we had lots of great fishing."
"2 things come to mind, firstly our 2 Nd plane was damaged and we had a coach take us to Flaterie which took 8 Hours, secondly the fish we caught were collected by the harbour and then the journey home was tiwe were told that to buy a box it had to be pre-ordered, therefore none was taken back, something you need to rectify. The journey home was tiring but we knew that , we left on Tuesday at 2pm and arrived home in Redhill on Wednesday at 2pm, but still enjoyed the experience."
"Hi Sportquest, what an amazing holiday. All of the organisation was spot on and went smoothly. The guides at the cabins were very helpful and could not do enough for us. The fishing was a little tough sometimes but thats fishing. Perfect weather all week
Many thanks
Gary, Steve Andy and Peter"
"excellent trip thanks for helping us organise it"
"Good morning, Paul
We returned from Iceland yesterday, having enjoyed a truly excellent six days of fishing in Flateyri.
The best cod was a 40-pounder - part of an incredible 600-kg catch taken 20 miles out to sea.
Matti, the guide, accompanied us on that trip, but the rest of the time we piloted the boat - which was first-class - ourselves, catching loads of cod, haddock, wolf-fish and coalfish.
I can't praise Matti too highly. He's only 26, but a true professional, who made sure that we had everything and all the information that we needed to fish effectively.
We were fortunate with conditions, and also the local topography. The flat seabed means that gear losses were minimal - just as well when you are using big Cutbait Herring.
The accommodation was also perfect. We each had a room, the cabin was warm and comfortable and the cooking facilities were very good.
The logistics of the whole holiday were also very good, though I have one suggestion: it would be easier if the courier greeting UK fishermen were to hold up a card with Sportquest on it. We had a few minutes' panic when we thought that no one was there to meet us at Keflavik.
However, I'll assign the whole experience five stars out of five. Well done, and many thanks for organising everything so well.
Kindest regards,
"
"Hello Mel, thank you so much for helping is organise this trip. With me not being a fisher person I soon had made my own itinerary visiting some lovely places around Iceland and can highly recommend this part of the world to any non angler. The guys on the other hand knew what they wanted to do and that was to fish as much as they could (Was no problem for me, it was nice to have them out of my hair) each day they came back with fresh fish to cook. They have also passed on their thanks and will forward you a collection of pictures from our trip over the next couple of days.
Once again thanks"
"Having been to Norway many times, thought I would give Iceland ago and it didn't disappoint. Great location comfortable cabins and great boats. Same time next year please"
Nestled on the western edge of Iceland’s stunning coastline, the charming fishing village of Sudureyri lies at the tip of the 13-kilometre-long Súgandafjörður in the remote Westfjords region. Its prime location offers visiting anglers superb opportunities to fish both the sheltered fjord and the bountiful open sea, offering some of the best Cod fishing in Europe.
The accommodation is perfectly positioned right on the harbour’s edge, offering breathtaking ocean views from every property. Designed with anglers in mind, each modern house features three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom, and a spacious lounge with a sofa, dining table, and TV.
The village of Sudureyri provides all the essentials for your stay, including a small supermarket stocked with everyday groceries (and a few Icelandic surprises), a gas station conveniently located at the harbour for refuelling your boat, and a local pub/restaurant for relaxed evenings.
As this is a self-catering trip, we recommend bringing a coolbox as part of your checked luggage to transport non-perishable or frozen items from home. This is a cost-effective option, as food prices in Iceland are generally higher than in the UK. Items such as meats, pasta, and rice can be packed easily, while fresh produce like milk, eggs, and bread can be purchased from the local shop once you arrive.
The kitchens in each house are fully equipped with modern appliances, including a coffee maker, saucepans, cutlery, crockery, and everything else needed to prepare hearty post-fishing meals.
While the focus of your visit will naturally be fishing, Sudureyri also offers a few enjoyable leisure options. You can take a dip in the town’s scenic outdoor swimming pool or stroll down to the lagoon to feed the local fish as the tides shift.
For more information or to enquire about booking your stay in Sudureyri, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us – we’d be delighted to help plan your Icelandic fishing adventure.
Nestled within the breathtaking Westfjords on Iceland’s rugged west coast, the charming village of Sudureyri is perfectly positioned for a world-class Cod fishing adventure. Sitting at the tip of the 13km-long Súgandafjörður, this remote location offers direct access to the fish-rich waters of the North Atlantic, home to some of the most productive Cod fishing grounds in the country.
Iceland’s volcanic landscapes not only create stunning scenery but also enrich the surrounding ocean with vital nutrients, supporting abundant marine life. It’s this unique environment that makes Iceland a true paradise for sea anglers and keeps visitors returning year after year.
To maximise your fishing experience, you’ll be using professional-grade boats equipped with modern chart plotters pre-loaded with proven fishing marks. Whether you choose a fully guided trip or prefer the flexibility of a DIY adventure, you’ll be well-prepared for success on the water.
Each package also includes the use of a hire car, which is available at the camp for the duration of your stay, offering the freedom to explore the area, enjoy a day off, or stock up on supplies.
Please note: If you’re travelling to fish in Iceland, at least one member of your group must hold a valid Coastal Motorboat License.
Fishing in Sudureyri is done from our professional self-drive boats, with the rich fishing grounds just minutes from the harbour. After a short journey, you’ll be dropping lines for the North Atlantic’s most iconic species, the hard-fighting Cod.
Sudureyri offers a Cod fishing experience in Iceland like no other. Situated on the coast within the nutrient-rich waters of the Westfjords, the area is teeming with marine life. Hit a big shoal of Cod, and you could be in for non-stop, arm-wrenching action that leaves you exhilarated and exhausted.
During the early part of the season, the leading quarry for travelling anglers is the famous Skrei Cod. For those who don’t know, the name ‘Skrei’ literally means ‘to migrate’, precisely what millions of Cod do every season: journey from the Barents Sea back to their spawning grounds.
These vast shoals of giant Cod, some of the most significant found anywhere in the world, can be caught offshore at the camp and specimens over 50lb are not unusual. As the season progresses and the Skrei Cod disappear, leaving just the resident fish, which are plentiful.
Our boats are Icelandic made Seigla boats tailor-made for sea fishing on the open sea around Iceland. The boats are 7.80 metres long and 2.85 meters wide with 130 horsepower turbo diesel engine (inboard engine). Onboard we provide all the equipment you need: GPS plotter, Eco-load, Radio to coast-guard, GPS security signal, life vest, lifeboat, extra tank for fuel and rod rests.
The boats are self-drive, but guides are available upon request, so please check for availability. There will always be somebody at the camp that will help with any question you may have whilst on your holiday. Alternatively, if you wish to travel on a fully guided sea fishing holiday, we have many to choose from. Our expert host will be with you every step of the way and help you with everything during your holiday.
Sudureyri is an excellent destination for all, as the accommodation is top class. Of course, the fishing area is the best to ensure everyone has the North of Iceland’s best experience. As mentioned previously, this destination suits all abilities as you have nice weather, protected fjords and the option of fishing the open ocean.
If it is the largest of the Cod you are after, we recommend travelling in March and April, as the average weight is enormous and this is when the destination gets a good run of Skrei fish.
Northwest iceland is a fantastic place to fish in 30 meters of water we caught cod and wolffish over 10pounds in 50 meters we had cod close to 40 pounds the wind was quite strong all week if the conditions had of been better we would have caught larger fish
Hi Thomas, thank you for your feedback. After speaking to Tony i gathered you guys had a great trip and really enjoyed your first experience of Iceland and got from him that you guys want to go back next year.
I sent Tony a memory stick to steal your pictures and really look forward to getting this back. Hope everything was as you hoped and look forward to speaking with you guys soon
Regards
Paul
We travelled in early April and boy was it cold. Biggest tip I can tell you is take lots of clothes and good thermals. When we could get out to the Cod marks the fishing was great but we had some bad weather which restricted where we could fish. Still had a good laugh
Iceland didnt let us down yet again. The cabins have been decorated and are looking much better. Thanks for the hats we have got some great pictures if you want them
Thanks for organising our trip. First rate cabins and fishing to match highly recommend it to any serious sea angler
Hi Bert that Ok we love making anglers dreams come true. Where is next? You have been to Norway 3 times with us and now Iceland..... Where next?
I will try and catch up with you next week for a chat. All the best Paul
After seeing fishing programmes on Iceland and having visited Norway a few times in the past this was to be a new experience for us and we are so glad we decided to do it. The fishing seemed better than Norway with more fish available. We travelled in the summer time and found it to be very pleasant weather wise and like i mentioned the fishing was very good
The only thing we did find is that to bring fish back home we had to get the local fish factory to process our fish and then pay them for doping it….. We were not that impressed but after looking in to it we then realised that this is the law in Iceland, we will know for next time
Hi Chris
I have been to both the locations you are talking about and i may have to agree with you about Iceland being better. i have been to Iceland in both winter and summer and had great catches from both boat and shore
It is a pain about having to get the fish factories to fillet your fish but that is the way the law is in Iceland, it is their way of cutting down on waist. the process is a little expensive but what isn't in Iceland….
Regards
Paul
Excellent trip cod to 50lb and we had 12 Halibut
Our luggage didnt trun up until two days in to the holiday. A bit of a disaster but the guides helped us with some extra clothes and rented us tackle. once the bags turned up we all had a great time. The pre trip information needs a little bit of updating with regards to tackle to take. We found that pirks done the best
Thanks Sportquest we had lots of great fishing.
2 things come to mind, firstly our 2 Nd plane was damaged and we had a coach take us to Flaterie which took 8 Hours, secondly the fish we caught were collected by the harbour and then the journey home was tiwe were told that to buy a box it had to be pre-ordered, therefore none was taken back, something you need to rectify. The journey home was tiring but we knew that , we left on Tuesday at 2pm and arrived home in Redhill on Wednesday at 2pm, but still enjoyed the experience.
Hello Keith, thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback. Its very important to us so that we can constantly improve our services.
With regards to fish in Iceland, we are always very honest with all our customers with regards to this matter. I personally speak to every group that travels to Iceland and always make a point of mentioning that you must keep ALL the fish you catch. Once you get back to harbour you have to radio through to the harbour master and they will remove your fish you have caught. This goes towards the whole of Iceland's fish quoter. Then if you wish to bring fish home you then have to contact the fish factory and place your order. You will then be charged a certain amount and be given the fish that are in season. This is a rule of Iceland and people who travel there must adhere to, sorry if you did not understand this before you arrived there.
We are glad that this didn't spoil your adventure and you still managed to have a good time
Tight lines, Paul
Hi Sportquest, what an amazing holiday. All of the organisation was spot on and went smoothly. The guides at the cabins were very helpful and could not do enough for us. The fishing was a little tough sometimes but thats fishing. Perfect weather all week
Many thanks
Gary, Steve Andy and Peter
Hello Guys so glad you had a great time. The guys in Iceland look after everyone so well and they know their waters very well. Did you enjoy the last two days in the town? I here there is lots to do
Really keen to see your pictures. I will call you next week to discuss going back next year
All the best, Paul
excellent trip thanks for helping us organise it
Good morning, Paul
We returned from Iceland yesterday, having enjoyed a truly excellent six days of fishing in Flateyri.
The best cod was a 40-pounder - part of an incredible 600-kg catch taken 20 miles out to sea.
Matti, the guide, accompanied us on that trip, but the rest of the time we piloted the boat - which was first-class - ourselves, catching loads of cod, haddock, wolf-fish and coalfish.
I can't praise Matti too highly. He's only 26, but a true professional, who made sure that we had everything and all the information that we needed to fish effectively.
We were fortunate with conditions, and also the local topography. The flat seabed means that gear losses were minimal - just as well when you are using big Cutbait Herring.
The accommodation was also perfect. We each had a room, the cabin was warm and comfortable and the cooking facilities were very good.
The logistics of the whole holiday were also very good, though I have one suggestion: it would be easier if the courier greeting UK fishermen were to hold up a card with Sportquest on it. We had a few minutes' panic when we thought that no one was there to meet us at Keflavik.
However, I'll assign the whole experience five stars out of five. Well done, and many thanks for organising everything so well.
Kindest regards,
Hello, Glad you guys loved it and the guides looked after you so well. Thank you for the pictures
The cabins there are very nice and roomy. Good tip about the board at the airport i will ensure that they have one next time for you
All the best
Paul
Hello Mel, thank you so much for helping is organise this trip. With me not being a fisher person I soon had made my own itinerary visiting some lovely places around Iceland and can highly recommend this part of the world to any non angler. The guys on the other hand knew what they wanted to do and that was to fish as much as they could (Was no problem for me, it was nice to have them out of my hair) each day they came back with fresh fish to cook. They have also passed on their thanks and will forward you a collection of pictures from our trip over the next couple of days.
Once again thanks
Hi Laura, thank you for your very kind words and taking the time to fill out your feedback form. We do send a few non anglers to Iceland and they all love it.
I shall tell Paul in the office to keep an eye out for the pictures as I know he would love to write a report on your trip.
All my best,
Mel
Having been to Norway many times, thought I would give Iceland ago and it didn't disappoint. Great location comfortable cabins and great boats. Same time next year please
Everybody in the sea fishing community has heard of the island of Sørøya in northern Norway, primarily famed for its incredible Skrei Cod fishing, for some of the most significant specimens on the planet, including the current world record. However, through the years, it has developed into a true ‘all-year-round’ destination, allowing anglers to enjoy some incredible mixed fishing.
We were exceptionally proud to be involved with the Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing Christmas Special to Norway in 2022. Being the first time the programme had ventured outside the UK, it took a tremendous amount of work to produce the itinerary and cater for the thirteen-strong production team, but it was a fantastic couple of weeks away. If you enjoyed the programme, here is more information on Paul and Bob's trip and the itinerary it followed.
Aa-gård fishing camp is situated in Lavangen, in Troms og Finnmark county, in northern Norway. Thanks to the protection from the surrounding mountains and topography, the destination is almost one hundred percent' weatherproof' - whatever the weather, it's possible to fish nearly every day of the year.
Mikkelvik Brygge is protected by the large islands of Rebbenesøya and its smaller neighbour Hersoya. As a result, the coastal waters close to the camp are generally calm, whatever the weather and very few fishing days get lost throughout the season. It's famed for its Skrei Cod fishing, as well as its fantastic Halibut and Plaice fishing.
Rognsund, located in Rognsundet in the southwestern part of Seiland, is Norway's eighth most significant island and the second-largest in Finnmark, behind only Sørøya. A beautiful island destination, the sheltered waters are home to abundant numbers of Cod, Halibut, Wolffish, Ling, Redfish, and some of the very best fishing spots get found within a stone's throw of the camp.
