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a stunning loch

The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places along the coastline. Anglers are encouraged to explore and try different locations. However, it's important to bear in mind that sea trout can be affected by angling pressure, and therefore, although there are no basket limits, anglers are kindly requested to conserve stocks.

  • Mainland, Shetland
  • Coastal
  • Sea trout

Permission & Tickets

Fishing permits can be purchased at either the Lerwick Tourist Office or the tackle shop, Rod and Line, which is in Harbour Street in Lerwick. The SAA organises a number of fishing competitions during the season running separate boat and bank leagues and the visiting angler will be made most welcome at these. Details will be supplied with your permit.

You can also buy a permit online from the Association's website.

Boats for hire – The Association has several boats for hire, and at present these are located at the following lochs – Loch of Benston, Loch of Asta, Loch of Northouse, Loch of Clousta, Loch of Tingwall, Sulma Water and Punds Water. These can change, but details of boat locations and hire can be got from the tackle shop.

Clubhouse – The SAA owns an unlicensed clubhouse, situated in Burns Lane in Lerwick, to which the visiting angler is most welcome. Hours of opening are from 8.30pm and 11.00pm on most Tuesdays and Fridays.

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Dales Voe

Mill Loch
Mainland, Shetland
1

A little effort is required to reach this loch and is, therefore, little fished. Park at the end of the road at the head of Collafirth (430689) then w ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Laxo Water
Mainland, Shetland
2

The loch lies to the north of Laxo and is reached by following the right hand branch of the burn northwards for about half a mile and this will bring ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Sand Water
Mainland, Shetland
3

Some good fish of more than two pounds can be caught here. South shore is rocky and difficult to wade but the north shore is better. Has been stocked ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Sae Water
Mainland, Shetland
4

Sae Water lies close to the sea, set in low ground a little over a kilometre inland. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly five hectares, with a ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Voe
Mainland, Shetland
5

Loch of Voe lies close to the coast, with the B9071 along its southern side and the A970 to the west. It is a small, low-lying water of roughly 18 hec ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Neishon Water
Mainland, Shetland
6

Deep water close to the shore and there is no need to wade. The loch has been stocked by the SAA and trout up to one and a half pounds are caught. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Lunnister
Mainland, Shetland
7

Loch of Lunnister lies east of the A970 between Brae and Isbister, on low ground close to the sea. It is a small, shallow water of roughly 17 hectares ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Houlls Water
Mainland, Shetland
8

Houlls Water lies close to the sea on Mainland Shetland, set among low moorland. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 4 hectares, with low alka ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Haggrister
Mainland, Shetland
9

Loch of Haggrister lies close to the A970 on Mainland, Shetland, set on low ground near the sea. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly six hecta ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Scora Water
Mainland, Shetland
10

Scora Water lies on low ground a little over a kilometre from the sea. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 6 hectares, with low alkalinity and ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Bays Water
Mainland, Shetland
11

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 ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout