Atlantic salmon fishing is not only possible in Iceland, but the country is internationally celebrated as one of the premier fly-fishing destinations on earth for targeting wild salmon. Anglers from around the globe travel to Iceland during the summer season to fish legendary rivers like the Rangá, Ellirðarár, and Vatnsdalsá. However, fishing in Iceland is strictly regulated, heavily booked years in advance, and managed under exclusive private beat leases where catch-and-release practices and barbless hooks are standard requirements designed to preserve fragile wild fish stocks and protect natural river ecosystems.