General information

Location

East Ranga Lodge
861, Hvolsvöllur

Phone
+354 4876680

FISHERY RULES & GUIDANCE

Strictly fly only until 1 September, other rod methods thereafter
Kill limit of 3 fish per rod per session up to 70cms, fly only and catch & release only thereafter (even after 1 September)
Some fish over 70cm to be placed in ‘live boxes’ for Hatchery stock where required
‘Boxed’ fish not included in kill limit (Smoked Salmon will no longer be given for boxed / returned fish. Clients wishing to switch retained Salmon can exchange for smoked locally or at their preferred smoke house)
Fishing rotation jumps three beats per half day session, starting beat drawn by fishers 9/6/3/8/5/2/7/4/1/9/6...etc  
Any larger fish that are bleeding or accidentally killed to be handed to the kitchen
Shared rods share a room

BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS

Confirmation & Deposit / Final Payment: A 50% deposit is required to confirm a booking, and is payable to managing agent RIPP Sporting within 14 days of receipt of confirmation invoice. The final 50% is due for payment to RIPP Sporting 90 days prior to travel to East Ranga.

Cancellation: Due to the non refundable nature of river lease payments and other seasonal costs, deposits and final payments are non refundable unless a full paying replacement rod is found. Exceptions are solely as may be agreed by East Ranga Sporting on a case-by-case basis, or in the event of force majeure. All booking confirmations and cancellations must be confirmed via email. All fishers are advised to take out a travel insurance policy that covers their trip in the event they are unable to travel to East Ranga.

STANDARD ITINERARY

Day 1:

1300 Transfer from Reykjavik Hotel or directly from Keflavik International Airport to Aurora Lodge Hotel, East Ranga
1430 Arrive Aurora Lodge, settle in, draw beat
1500-2000 Afternoon’s guided fishing
2030-2115 Drinks and canapes at Aurora Lodge
2115-2300 Dinner

Days 3 & 4:

0630-0800 Breakfast
0800-1300 Morning’s guided fishing
1300-1430 Lunch at Aurora Lodge
1500-2000 Afternoon’s guided fishing
2030-2115 Drinks and canapes at Aurora Lodge
2115-2300 Dinner

Day 5:

0630-0800 Breakfast (part-pack bags before fishing)
0800-1230 Morning’s guided fishing
1230 Return to Aurora Lodge, finish packing, settle bills/tips
1230-1330 Light Lunch
1330 Transfer to Reykjavik or Keflavik International Airport

NB: All timings approximate

2024 price guide

Full Rod

GB£4,500 – £10,400 / EUR €5,210 - €12,040

Shared Rod

GB £3,000 - £6,200 / EUR €3,474 – €7,178

Transfers (Kef/Rey - ER - Kef/Rey)

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Inclusions:

Fishing for 8 sessions over 5 days (lunchtime – lunchtime), Shared Guide (1 guide per two fishers sharing a beat), Full Board Accommodation (Single rod = Single room / Shared rod = twin or double room), House Wine & Tap Beer (incl. in full rate packages)

Exclusions:

International Travel and Hotels, Extra Transfers, Beverages (House Wine & Tap Beer incl. in full rate packages), Fly purchases / incidentals, Tips to Guides and House Staff

Retaining salmon

Due to the sustainability of its hatchery program, the East Ranga is one of few fisheries in the world where fishers can retain a limited number of Atlantic salmon. These fish have migrated to feed in the North Atlantic and Artic oceans before returning to East Ranga, and the opportunity to enjoy this delicious and healthy food is one of the great privileges of the culinary world. Please ask at the lodge about local smoke houses and shipping.