Fish Partner

Lodging Details
With a variety of options to pick and choose from, anglers are paired with the best lodging options that fit their needs and are in close proximity to the fisheries they will be accessing each day. Most of the lodges and accommodations utilized by Fish Partner are small, cozy, and well-appointed. For any groups looking for higher-end accommodations that cater well to couples and families, Fish Partner will customize an itinerary based on your preferences.

Food and Beverages
All of the packages arranged with Fish Partner are full service and include meals each day during your itinerary (unless requested otherwise). Breakfasts are served each morning and usually consist of eggs, local meats, fruits, cereals, and coffee to get you out on the water. Lunch will typically be on the water with your guide or back at the lodge depending on your daily itinerary. After a full day on the water, dinner is served each evening back at the lodge with menus changing each evening.

Typical Length of Stay
All packages are customizable and any length of stay can be accommodated. A typical itinerary with Fish Partner can range anywhere from 3-6 days of fishing, with shorter and longer options available depending upon your preferences. Many anglers will choose to focus their itinerary on two separate portions, each at different fishing locations allowing for a diversity of species and fishing scenarios.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
While most travelers booking itineraries with Fish Partner choose to focus on the fishing opportunities, Fish Partner does have the experience and expertise to include other non-angling activities such as hiking, eco-tours, sightseeing, horseback riding, etc. Fish Partner is great at making recommendations during the course of your itinerary depending upon your preferences and what your group would like to experience each day.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi is available at most of the lodges Fish Partner works with and in any major town in Iceland. Depending on your service provider, cell phone coverage is also available all throughout the country with an international plan. Communications throughout Iceland are very good compared to most countries.

How To Get There
All trips with Fish Partner arrive and depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), a quick 35-minute drive outside the capital of Reykjavik. Depending on your itinerary, you will either be met upon arrival by your guide or can pick up a rental car and drive to the first lodge of your stay. If you would like to spend your first evening in Reykjavik, Fish Partner can arrange to pick you up the following day to begin your fishing itinerary. IcelandAir offers regular non-stop flights from many major U.S. cities including New York, Seattle, Denver, Boston, etc, along with other major U.S. airlines including Delta, United, and American Airlines offering regular daily service.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Anglers can arrive and depart on any day of the week based on availability with Fish Partner. Yellow Dog can also arrange for continued stays in Iceland at local hotels or bed and breakfasts in Reykjavik or Keflavik.

Documents Required
All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within six (6) months of trip dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages, and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes. 

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
Specializing in fishing opportunities for trophy brown trout and char, Fish Partner has access to some of the best lakes and rivers throughout the country. With the ability to arrange itineraries focusing on river options along with still water or lake fishing, Fish Partner can arrange itineraries based on angler’s preferences and allow the opportunity to see some of the largest brown trout and char available in Iceland. Accessing a combination of different watersheds and fishing scenarios, every day on the water with Fish Partner is different.

One of the key characteristics of Fish Partner’s fishing program is their exclusive access to some of the best beats on Lake Thingvallavatn, which has become world-renowned for delivering some of the best and most consistent fishing for the largest brown trout anywhere in the world. Coupled with some of the local rivers within the area, Fish Partner offers anglers the opportunities for very large, wild brown trout that rivals any trout fishery on the planet.

Fish Partner also has access to the Highlands region of Iceland, an area that is undeveloped, remote, and incredibly scenic. This unique area offers incredible landscapes, gin-clear water, and some of the best, untouched fishing in the country for brown trout and Arctic char.

Finally, for anglers looking for other species and fishing scenarios, Fish Partner does have the ability to arrange for Atlantic salmon fishing, along with a superb sea-run brown trout fishery in the fall each season. No matter what an angler’s preferences might be, Fish Partner can develop a fishing itinerary and schedule that will deliver a remarkable experience.

Recommended Equipment
For most itineraries arranged with Fish Partner, it is recommended that anglers bring all of their own fishing gear with them to use during their stay. If you do need any rental equipment, please let Yellow Dog know beforehand and we can work with Fish Partner to arrange your gear prior to arrival. For equipment, 4 to 7-weight rods are ideal for most trout and char fishing scenarios. Floating lines are almost always used, but light sink tips can also be very helpful depending upon the fishing areas and conditions. Waders and non-felt boots are also recommended for any time of the season in Iceland.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter.

All packages with Fish Partner are fully customized based on the number of anglers, length of stay, rivers or lakes of interest, and time of the season. All types of itineraries can be arranged based on availability, so please call Yellow Dog for details and custom package pricing.

Highland Rivers – Fully Guided - Fish Partner June 1 - August 31
5 days fishing the Highland Rivers. Fully guided and fully catered. 

• $6,000 per person based on double occupancy and shared guide. 
• $8,500 Single angler. Single room and private guide

3 days fishing the Highland Rivers. Fully guided and fully catered. 

• $3,995 per person based on double occupancy and shared guide 
• $6,375 Single angler. Single room and private guide.

Highland and Thingvallavatn Combo - Fish Partner June 1 - August 31
5 days fishing the Highland Rivers for 3 days and Lake Thingvallavatn for 2 days. 

• From $5,920 per person based on double occupancy and shared guide*
• From $8,650 Single angler. Single room and private guide*

Lake Thingvallavatn – Full Service - Fish Partner April 15 - September 15
5 days fishing in and around Lake Thingvallavatn. Fully guided and fully catered. 

• From $5,600 per person based on double occupancy and shared guide*
• From $9,950 Single angler. Single room and private guide*

*Price based on a Standard room at Hotel Grímsborgir. Rooms can be upgraded at an extra cost.

Battle Hill Lodge – Sea Run Brown Trout - Fish Partner
6 days and 6 nights in some of the best sea run brown trout water in the world.

• Spring season April 15 - May 15: $6,900 USD per person based on double occupancy and shared guide.
• Fall Season August 27 - October 21: Package rates range from $8,300 - $9,500 based on the week. Contact Yellow Dog for more information.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
For all Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, L.L.C. (YDFA) itineraries booked with Fish Partner, both deposits and final payments are non-refundable. If a canceled package is resold by either the outfitter/operator or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures for the exact same itinerary, then a full refund will be sent minus a $100.00 per person cancellation fee charged by Yellow Dog. In the case of cancellation by the client, both deposit and final payment may be transferred to another guest or angler for those same (original) dates if facilitated and arranged by the client. For all reservations booked over a year in advance, the rates and dates indicated for the reservation are based on the current calendar year season and schedule, and final prices are subject to change for the following season. Once dates and rates are confirmed for the following season, a 50% deposit will at the time of booking to lock in the reservation. Please note the final 50% payments are due no later than 90 days prior to the start of your trip. Full deposits and final payments are non-refundable unless a client is replaced. Because of the operator’s no refund and no credit policy, we highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. In no event will the operator or Yellow Dog be responsible for any cancellation of services or operations due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays, missed travel connections, or any other reason beyond the control of the operator. If your flights are late and connections are missed, the operator is not responsible for alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals and any other expenses incurred. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Once again, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance these Iceland packages

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT. 

“We loved Iceland and I think we maybe should have spent a little more time in just seeing the country, so much to see and do there. Next time we would plan more time to travel around the country. The fishing was great, the water was so clean and clear, we were sight fishing with nymphs to some fish, had some dry fly fishing and some streamer fishing so covered all the bases. I think that my physical limitations kept us from some good water but at this time I am not able to do a lot of steep climbing up and down hillsides and cliffs. My fault not there’s. We loved the fishing, the lodge and the people, Iceland is a fantastic place and a must-see, must-fish place for everyone.” – Harry and Becca M.