Loch of Winyadepla
Fetlar, Shetland
Loch of Winyadepla lies close to the coast on low ground, set among open country where the land leans gently seaward. It ...
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Loch of Funzie
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.
Loch of Funzie lies on low ground close to the sea, with the B9080 skirting its northern shore. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 4.5 hectares, with a simple, rounded outline. The water is clear and carries high alkalinity.
Wading is good. The loch holds fish over 4 lb and is noted for its population of Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), one of Britain’s rarest breeding birds.
Access is straightforward from the public road. There is parking by the B9080 and a short walk over easy ground to the westerly shore.
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