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a stunning loch
Mainland, Shetland

Loch of Asta

water managed by Shetland Anglers Association

Directions
High alkalinity Very shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Small

Easy access from the single track road through the Tingwall Valley. Good quality trout of 10 ounce average with some over a pound.
The loch lies on limestone giving clear water and a high PH.
Generally safe wading and dark flies said to work best. There may be an Association boat available here.

  • Mainland, Shetland, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout and Sea 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 Loch of Asta

Loch of Tingwall
Mainland, Shetland
1

One of the most popular lochs in Shetland and the Association has a boat for hire on the loch. Strong fighting brown trout of a 12 ounce average. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Sandy Loch
Mainland, Shetland
2

The public water supply for Lerwick and access is easy with a track running from the main road and along the east and north shores of he loch. Ver ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Trebister Loch
Mainland, Shetland
3

This small loch lies a few minutes drive south of Lerwick. Brown trout average about 10 ounces but there are fish of more than two pounds. The south s ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Strand
Mainland, Shetland
4

One of Shetland’s most popular sea trout lochs is a small, brackish loch close to the sea. Access is easy from the old A970 road. The bottom is most ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Brindister
Mainland, Shetland
5

A water scheme loch lying close to the main road and access is easy via the peat track. Close all gates and park considerately. A clear water loch wh ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Longa Water
Mainland, Shetland
6

A deep, dour water little fished by local anglers but there are some good fish here. Spinning would probably be more effective than fly fishing. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Vatster
Mainland, Shetland
7

Both Black Loch and Loch of Vatster were popular in the past for their run of sea trout and in an attempt to improve runs the Association has stocked ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Strom
Mainland, Shetland
8

A large brackish loch with the main target being sea trout. Efforts should be concentrated on the north end of the loch where Burn of Strom enters. B ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Black Loch
Mainland, Shetland
9

Both Black Loch and Loch of Vatster were popular in the past for their run of sea trout and in an attempt to improve runs the Association has stocked ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout