Loch of Setter
Bressay, Shetland
A shallow loch which becomes weedy from midsummer. It holds trout which average about 10 ounces but there are some large ...
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Beosetter Lochs
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.
A group of four lochs at the north end of the island all of which have been stocked recently. The north loch (Mill Loch) holds trout of a 12oz average with some fish of more than 2lb. The loch weeds up fairly quickly in the season and avoid wading the southern end where the bottom is soft and muddy.
The western loch (Loch of Cruester) can grow some good fish and fish of 4lb have been caught in the past. The two east lochs (Gunnista Lochs) have trout which average 10oz but can produce the occasional larger fish.
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