Sunset Sea Fishing Tour from Reykjavík

This sunset fishing tour leaves from Reykjavík's Old Harbour for a few hours of sea angling on Faxaflói Bay. Rods and bait are provided, and whatever you catch is fried up and served on board on the way back in.

• Sea angling on Faxaflói Bay as the light turns golden
• Rods, bait and guidance included, no experience needed
• Your catch is fried and served fresh on the way back
• Leaves right from Reykjavík's Old Harbour, no transfer needed
• A relaxed few hours on the water rather than a physical trip

Your day, stop by stop

2Out onto Faxaflói BayThe boat heads out into the bay to find a good fishing spot.

The boat heads out into the bay to find a good fishing spot. Faxaflói is sheltered compared to the open sea, which keeps the ride reasonably calm for most of the year. Rod, tackle and bait are provided.

Provided · rod, tackle and bait

3Sea anglingFish for cod, haddock and other local species with the crew's help.

You fish for cod, haddock and other local species. The crew show first-timers how to bait, drop and reel in a line, and help land bigger fish. No skill is needed.

Skill needed · none, suitable for beginners

4Fresh catch on boardPart of the catch is filleted and fried and served on the way back.

Part of the catch is filleted and fried and served on the way back, or cooked on the barbecue on board. It is a simple way to taste what you have just caught, rather than take it home.

About the sunset fishing tour Reykjavík

Faxaflói is the wide bay Reykjavík sits on, and it holds a good stock of cod, haddock and other local fish close to the city. This tour is a simple, relaxed way to try sea angling without any of your own gear: you get a rod, bait and a crew member on hand to help if a line gets tangled or a fish is hard to land.

Sailing out around sunset means calmer light and, in summer, a long, slow evening on the water. Once you're back at the harbour, part of what you and the rest of the group have caught is filleted and fried on board, so you get to taste it the same day rather than just take photos of it.

It's a good option if you want something different from the standard whale watching trip, or want to add a boat activity to an evening in Reykjavík. Dress warmly regardless of the season, since the wind off the bay is cold even when it looks calm from land.

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