Loch of Framgord
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Framgord lies just inland from the sea, lying below the lighthouse on low coastal ground. It is a very small, sh ...
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Loch of Houlland
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.
Moderate 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 Houlland lies close to the coast on low, open ground. It is a small, shallow loch of roughly nine hectares, high in alkalinity, with a moderately varied margin.
A popular water, it holds good quality fish of more than two pounds. Fish can be taken all round, and some weed appears from mid-season. Access is straightforward from the lighthouse: a ten-minute walk north for just under a kilometre, trending east then north with only a gentle rise, brings you to the water.
Duration
00:13
Distance
0.97 km
Ascent
14.96m
Difficulty
13 / 100
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