Gluss Water
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Gluss Water lies close to the west coast of Mainland, Shetland, set among open moorland a short way inland from the sea. It is a small, shallow water of roughly 21 hectares, low-lying and clear, with low alkalinity and a simple, rounded shoreline. The loch has an easy, open feel, the water lying broad to the wind.
Trout here are of good size, averaging about 12 ounces, with fish of more than three pounds recorded, and they can be taken throughout the loch. Access is by a rough hill path, a walk of around 15 minutes, trending east for a little over a kilometre and rising gently to reach the water.
- 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 Gluss Water