Partnerships have been formulated with local conservation projects along the main salmon rivers in the north-eastern part of Iceland.
The Six Rivers Iceland Project is a not-for-profit salmon conservation program aimed at reversing the decline of the Atlantic salmon.
By combining expertise from the local Strengur Anglers Club and ecologists from Oxford University, the project maximizes salmon populations while preserving the surrounding wildlife with minimal interference.
The Strengur Angling Club was founded in Reykjavik on 29 October, 1959.
In 1962, a group of members visited East Iceland to review suitable options for the club. It was clear that the Selá river was a highly desirable fishing ground given its prolific salmon population and crystal-clear water.
In 1969, the club acquired the Hvammsgardi farm in Vopnafjörður, turning the main farmhouse into a fishing lodge.
As the years passed, Strengur purchased more farms in Vopnafjörður, and the club’s operations have grown in this region of Iceland, including the acquisition of the beautiful Hofsa river in 2009.
In 2017, an agreement was reached for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to purchase most shares in Strengur.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe established Six Rivers Iceland to strengthen the fundamental values of the Strengur Angling Club – to continue to safeguard salmon stocks in the rivers, combining conservation and responsible fishing policies:
A brief look at the Six Rivers Project’s
mission to preserve and restore the
Atlantic salmon population in Iceland.
Discover Six Rivers Iceland’s salmon conservation efforts and the beauty of its rivers.
Explore key rivers involved in the conservation project, home to thriving salmon habitats
The majestic Hofsá River is different in character from its narrower, faster-flowing sister, the Selá.
The majestic Selá River is different in character from its narrower, faster-flowing sister, the Selá.
The majestic Miðfjarðará River is different in character from its narrower, faster-flowing sister, the Selá.
The majestic Hafralónsá River is different in character from its narrower, faster-flowing sister, the Selá.
Six Rivers Africa is a not-for-profit conservation initiative which seeks to understand, protect, and promote biodiversity in the wetlands and former hunting areas of Southern Tanzania.
