The Big Ones

90+ cm Atlantic Salmon in Iceland

A preview for the 2026 season. Here you can see how the page will look when The Big Ones goes live, featuring recorded salmon over 90 cm caught in Iceland.

These are the fish that stand out — documented with photos and verified details from rivers across Iceland.

102 cm from Vatnsdalsá

Details Length: 102 cm River: Vatnsdalsá Pool: Hnausastrengur Fly: Gló #14 Angler: Sigurður Héðinn Date: 11.09.2022 The Story Behind the ...

Do you have a fish that belongs here?

Send us your fish and we will assess whether it belongs among The Big Ones.

This page only applies to salmon caught in Iceland. Only fish caught in Icelandic rivers are eligible.

The goal is to build a record of Iceland’s biggest salmon — documented with photos and verified details. To qualify, the fish must measure 90 cm or more.

What we need:

  • Angler’s name
  • Date
  • Length (cm)
  • River and pool
  • Photo (up to 3 images)

Send to:

✉️ siggi@ertuadfann.is

📱 +354 834 4434

If the story is there, we will make it part of the fishing story.

Length matters — not rumours.