Flagnafield Water
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
This small loch lies near the coast, set among low ground within easy reach of the A970. Very small and shallow, it covers roughly 3 hectares with a mean depth around 3 m. The water is clear, with low alkalinity, and there are a few patches of weed around the margins. The shoreline is simple and rounded.
The loch holds trout of a good average, though they can be dour, and it has been stocked by the SAA. Access is straightforward: from the A970 the line goes north-west across easy ground for about 600 metres, climbing gently to reach the east side; allow around ten minutes for the walk.
- Mainland, Shetland
- Lake
- Brown 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 Flagnafield Water