The River Sog (Sogið) is one of Iceland’s most significant rivers, both geographically and culturally. It is the only outlet from Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland’s largest natural lake, and runs southward for about 12 kilometers before joining the Hvítá River to form the mighty Ölfusá, one of Iceland’s largest and most powerful rivers. The Sog is also notable for being a deep, glacially carved river with striking blue-green water, surrounded by lava fields and birch-covered hills.
Fishing in River Sog
The Sog is a historically important salmon, Arctic char and trout river, long recognized as one of Iceland’s classic angling destinations. Anglers have fished it for centuries, and it remains highly regarded due to its size, accessibility, and the quality of its fish stocks. Many anglers come to fish River Sog only for Arctic Char, that can be as big as 12 pounds.
Fishing Beats, season and Access
River Sog in Iceland is a private river, like all rivers in Iceland. The river is divided into several beats (fishing stretches), each with its own traditions and character. Some of the best-known are Ásgarður, Alviðra and Bíldsfell, each offering pools that have been popular with both Icelandic and visiting anglers. The Sog is only fished with fly – Fly only. Most or all fish are returned back to the river.
River Sog is only approx. 1 hour from Reykjavik. We offer both day trips to some of the beats at River Sog, but we also offer longer fishing trips for groups of 3-8 anglers. Groups stay at lodges on the river and can choose between full catering or self catering options.
Season: The salmon season generally runs from late June through September, with July and August being prime months. Trout and char can be caught earlier in the season as well.
