Lake Heidarvatn

Heidarvatn is nestled along the southern tip of Iceland, near the village of Vik and world-famous black-sand beaches. There, the vast Heidar Valley awaits, filled with dramatic, natural beauty. This private and pristine 4,700-acre valley is ideal for adventurous fly anglers and travelers seeking solitude and a mix of Icelandic angling opportunities. Stays at Heidarvatn are intimate and immersive, and guests depart having formed their own relationships with the landscape.

The valley’s cornerstones are Lake Heidarvatn and its outlet, the River Vatnsa. Between the two venues, Heidarvatn guests have opportunities to fly fish for Atlantic salmon, sea-run and resident brown trout, and arctic char both on foot and by boat. Successful Heidarvatn anglers embrace the scale and variety of the fishery and are willing to walk around the bend to the next pool or point in the distance.

Accompanying the beautiful and inspiring setting are two different accommodation options to match. Heidarvatn guests stay at the Riverside Lodge or Lakeside Cabin, each a comfortable, cozy, and modernized haven for relaxation and socializing when not exploring the valley