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The river Grímsá is one of the well known salmon rivers in Iceland, and has been fished by international anglers for generations. As is typical of the west coast, it is predominantly a grilse river. However, throughout the years, some of the biggest salmon in the country have been taken from this river and few rivers have more tall tales relating to awesome fights with monster salmon than does the Grímsá! While these monsters are rarer these days, they are seen every season, so there is always the chance...

Laxá in Ásum is a fly only river for the entire season and voluntary catch and release is widely practiced. It is perfectly suited for light single-handed rods, floating lines and very small flies. Ásum’s salmon will rise enthusiastically to a well presented riffling hitch. The fishing there is so good that a quota was instituted limiting the catch to 20 salmon per rod per day. Even though the river is now fly fishing only, anglers are still catching double-digit numbers daily during the peak season.

Ásum has become a favorite among the "rich & famous" who enjoy not only the great sport, but the exclusivity of having this two-rod river completely to themselves. Royalty, rock stars and heads of state comprise a large portion of the clientele. Depsite the highest "price tag" of any salmon river in Iceland, (perhaps the world), the river remains extremely popular and is traditionally booked solid from opening day to the close of the season. However, rods do become available from time to time. If you would like to sample this incredible river, please contact us to be waitlisted for the next available opening. This is truly a river worth waiting for!