In Iceland it is legal to use every kind of bait that the fish do case and take willingly. It is forbidden to use any kind of tackle that hooks into the fish unawares or without the fish casing it.
Almost all of the bigger rivers market the prime time of the season internationally and fly-fishing only is strictly enforced in that period.
Few lakes offer nets, but usually it is strictly forbidden.
Icelandic speed limits are 50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on gravel country roads, and 90 km/h is the limit on hard-surfaced roads. Different speed limits may apply, so beware to follow the signs. Also different rules apply if you have trailer.
The answer is basically yes!
Passangers from the European Union only need National ID sufficient, but it is still better to bring your passport. For all other countries passport is necessary.
They are similar to most European countries. Don’t bring illegal drugs, prescription medicines not for personal use or in large quantities, weapons and ammunition, plants, fireworks, exotic animals, fishing gear, riding gear (includes clothing & gloves), snuff tobacco and most foods.
Iceland allows travelers to bring personal prescription medicines without a customs declaration. A formal doctor’s note may be requested by Icelandic customs officials.
Customs restricts the import of alcohol to Iceland by allowing adults of 20 years or older. Categorizes spirits as beverages with at least 22% alcohol, wines with less than 22% alcohol. You can at the moment bring up to 12 liters of beer to Iceland, 1 liter of spirits or 1 liter of wine. These regulations change, so we advice you to check them before you arrive to your country.
Yes, you can if you’re 18 or older. The allowable limit per adult is 200 cigarettes or 250 grams loose tobacco. This can change as the regulations change.
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Iceland since June 27, 2010. Before that registered partnerships for gay and lesbian couples were introduced in Iceland in 1996, but with the law passed in 2010 they the legislation granted the same range of protections, responsibilities and benefits as marriage of heterosexuals.