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title: Iceland Hosted Trip For Trout And Salmon Fly Fishing
description: Incredible fly fishing for trophy brown trout and Atlantic salmon. Join MidCurrent's Ken Beatty for a hosted week at Iceland's Long Valley Lodge, July 5–10, 2027
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# Iceland

Brown Trout & Atlantic Salmon 

### Join MidCurrent's Ken Beatty for a Hosted trip to Iceland's  Long Valley Lodge.

> *​"You guys did a good job putting this together and the group was great - I would go back tomorrow!"*
> 
> *- 2026 guest*

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> Join me (MidCurrent's Ken Beatty) next July for an unforgettable week on one of Iceland's legendary rivers, the Blanda. I hosted a [group here in 2026](https://midcurrent.com/v2/midcurrent-trip-report-icelands-long-valley-lodge-and-blanda-river/) and loved it so much I'm going back . This time with the dates are dialed in to make the most of what this system has to offer.
> 
> This five-night, five-day trip is a true 50-50 split of trout and Atlantic salmon, timed for the best blended peak season on both. You'll get real shots at wild Atlantic salmon fresh from the sea and excellent trout fishing to mix things up. 
> 
> Your base is the comfortable and friendly Long Valley Lodge, nestled on the banks of the Blanda.

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# Trip Dates: July 5-10, 2027

## What reviewers say

"There is truth in the saying '*many men go fishing all their lives without knowing it is not the fish they are after'*. My wife and I plan trips that include fly fishing as an excuse to visit other countries, and experience their cultures, immerse ourselves in nature, and unplug. We have a term for the good ones….”Top Five” and Iceland was one of them. It was great getting to know you, and our other comrades. Great fun, great experiences, great memories.” *— 2026 Guest*

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## The Fishing

The Blanda runs through Iceland's northern highlands, and Long Valley lodge leases the entire system — which means you're the only anglers on the river. No crowds and no other lodge working the run behind you. The river is divided into beats, and you rotate to a new beat every session (am & pm) so the pressure stays light. It's not wilderness exactly, there are farm fields, roads and barns along the river - which have been there for a couple hundred years.

This is a true 50-50 trip: half trout, half Atlantic salmon trip timed for the window when the overlap is at its best. The brown trout here are generally large and in great condition — they average around 20 inches, with plenty of bigger fish. It isn't the hatch-driven fishing you might know from home, there's not a lot of bug life. The Blanda carries a little glacial till and the trout eat streamers, worm patterns and anything that looks like food. So you prospect the slower water and blind cast to the likely spots, unless you see some risers. You don't need to be a great caster or a strong wader to get into fish. Arctic char (both sea run and residents) are an added bonus.

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The salmon are what lift this trip into something rare. These fish move into the lower beats on the high tide. Having never had a negative eating experience I was surprised how aggressively they take, it's incredibly exciting when they're on.

This is also a great chance to learn to spey fish with a two-handed rod. The guides are excellent instructors and the runs are perfectly suited for swinging a fly. Landing a salmon is never guaranteed — but we've timed this trip to tip the odds in your favour. 

## Ken's First Atlantic Salmon

In June of 2026 I hooked and landed my first Atlantic Salmon on the very last cast of the trip.   
It's the Salmon that are drawing me back to Iceland in 2027, the amazing Trout fishing adds to the variety.  
This video captured my excitement...you can see my full [Trip Report here](https://midcurrent.com/v2/midcurrent-trip-report-icelands-long-valley-lodge-and-blanda-river/).

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## Long Valley Lodge

The recently built Long Valley Lodge sits on the banks of the Blanda River in a quiet valley with sweeping views. It's comfortable, clean and designed with anglers in mind. Each of the 12 double-occupancy rooms has a private en-suite bathroom. There's a spacious dining area, a lounge with room to relax and swap stories, and an outdoor deck with a hot tub and sauna for unwinding after a day on the water. Warm, welcoming, and well set up for a week of fishing — not fancy, just what you need.

![Guides](https://lp.midcurrent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guides.jpeg?width=1248&height=1001&name=Guides.jpeg "Guides")

## The Experience

I made my first trip to Long Valley Lodge in 2026 and it was a really great experience. What makes this trip is the guiding and the fishing, not five-star polish. The lodge is comfortable, clean, and welcoming with a lovely staff and good food. The guides are the real strength: an international crew of full-time, deeply experienced anglers. The quality of the fishery is why they've made this their lodge of choice to work at.

The guides provide all the terminal tackle, and the lodge does have a small selection of flies, leaders, and essentials for sale — but I'd recommend bringing your own rods, reels, lines, and favourite flies. You'll fish more confidently with gear you know, and the guides enjoy trying out different patterns. This is not a match the hatch type of fishery, the fish really aren't finicky so pretty much anything goes.

## **What This Trip Costs — and Why**

Iceland isn't a cheap place to travel but there are very few places on earth where you can wade lightly touched water for wild trout *and* get real shots at fresh Atlantic salmon — all within a short direct flight from North America. This is quality water, quality guiding, and a rare combination of species at the peak of their overlap.

**July 5 - 10, 2027 Pricing (USD, per angler):**

- Double occupancy, shared guide — **$9,040**
- Single occupancy, shared guide — **$10,160**
- Single occupancy, private guide — **$12,810**
- Drift Boat fishing Add on - **$420 day** (per boat)

TIPPING GUIDELINES: $100 per person per day for the guide, $70 per room per day per person

*Five nights, five days of fishing, all meals, guiding, and lodging included.   
Alcohol, rental gear, and optional drift-boat floats are booked separately.  
Spots are limited — this is a small hosted group with a total of 14 rods.*

## Reserve Your Spot Today!

## or call Ken **403.763.7730**

![Ken Atlantic 2026](https://lp.midcurrent.com/hubfs/Ken%20Atlantic%202026.jpg "Ken Atlantic 2026")

### Your Host & Iceland Enthusiast

#### Ken Beatty *MidCurrent COO*

Having a host who's done this trip helps. I've been through it: what to pack, logistics from the airport, where to stay before and after the trip, what to buy there and what to bring. My job is to make sure you show up organized, excited and ready for the best week possible.

If these dates don't work for you NO PROBLEM - I can still help you book and enjoy the best of what Long Valley Lodge & Iceland has to offer.

### Make This Your Year To Experience Iceland

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