Innescord Lochs
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
South-west of Mill Loch lie the Innescord Lochs, a scatter of small, shallow waters set among low moorland rises. Together they cover a little over 8 hectares, with a shoreline more broken than most of the nearby lochs, and lying little more than a kilometre from the sea at Burra Voe.
The lochs hold trout that can reach 2 lb, a good size for these parts.
Above the lochs are the remains of a chambered cairn, a reminder of the long human presence in this landscape, where the views stretch across the voe and northwards to Ronas Hill.
Access is from North Roe, by the moorland path that leads south-west towards Saefti Hill. From Pettadale and Mill Loch, it is a short walk across the heather to reach the Innescord Lochs.
- 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 Innescord Lochs