Houlls Water
Mainland, Shetland
Houlls Water lies close to the sea on Mainland Shetland, set among low moorland. It is a very small, shallow loch of rou ...
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Bays Water
Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
High alkalinity
High alkalinity indicates water fertility and can signal the presence of larger trout. Fish in alkaline waters have a wider variety of invertebrates to feed on.
Shallow
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
Low shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Low elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Brays Water lies close to the coast on Mainland Shetland, set among low ground just inland from the sea. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 9 hectares, with low alkalinity and a simple, rounded shoreline. The water sits at low elevation and feels open and exposed to weather off the sea.
Trout average around 12 oz, with occasional fish over a pound. Access is on foot; a straightforward route heads south-west for about 1.5 km, climbing steadily by around 70 m and taking roughly 25 minutes to reach the loch.
Duration
00:24
Distance
1.51 km
Ascent
71.0m
Difficulty
21 / 100
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