Gloup Voe
Yell, Shetland
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which ca ...
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Kirk Loch
Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
High 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.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Kirk Loch lies southeast of Breckon Sands, set on the cliff edge beside the fisherman’s graveyard. This is a very small, shallow water of roughly 5 hectares at low elevation, close to the sea. The loch has a distinct machair feel, with a westerly wedge of shell-blown sand and naturally high alkalinity. Its outline is simple, the sandy margin on the west giving way to a quick drop-off.
A dour loch, with fish over 5 lb. You can wade the sandy westerly shore to reach the drop-off, but take care. Access is easy: park at the fisherman’s graveyard and walk across the field to the westerly shore.
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