Petta Water
Mainland, Shetland
Petta Water lies in low ground not far from the coast, with the A970 running along its eastern shore. It is a small, sha ...
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Gossa Water
Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout and Sea trout
Migratory run
Salmon run from late June, peaking in July and largely over by the end of August. Sea trout run from June, building to a peak in August and tailing off through September. Spring tides every ~2 weeks bring fresh fish in from the sea to the river mouths.
Next spring tides: 30 Jul – 2 Aug
Sea trout run Jun–Sep, peak Aug
Low 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.
Small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Gossa Water lies inland of the Ayre of Atler, set among low coastal moor. It is a shallow loch of roughly 22 hectares, with low alkalinity and a simple, sweeping shoreline.
Fished in the past for its large runs of sea trout, the loch is now little fished. Brown trout average about 6 ounces, with some larger fish.
The easiest approach is to follow the burn up from the Ayre of Atler; where it forks, turn south-west to the loch. The route climbs steadily west-south-west for about one and a half kilometres, rising by around 60 metres, and reaches the water over open moor.
Duration
00:17
Distance
1.45 km
Ascent
0.0m
Difficulty
19 / 100
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