Scora Water
Mainland, Shetland
Scora Water lies on low ground a little over a kilometre from the sea. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 6 hec ...
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Loch of Lunnister
Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout and Sea trout
Migratory run
Salmon run from late June, peaking in July and largely over by the end of August. Sea trout run from June, building to a peak in August and tailing off through September. Spring tides every ~2 weeks bring fresh fish in from the sea to the river mouths.
Next spring tides: 12 Aug – 18 Aug
Sea trout run Jun–Sep, peak Aug
Low 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.
Small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Loch of Lunnister lies east of the A970 between Brae and Isbister, on low ground close to the sea. It is a small, shallow water of roughly 17 hectares, averaging a little over 3 metres in depth, with low-alkalinity water and a gently varied margin.
Among the nearby lochs it holds the best trout; fish average 8–10 oz, with the odd trout over 2 lb. There is a chance of sea trout after August, and the loch has been stocked with sea trout. Wading is good for most of the shore, though weed growth increases as the season advances.
Access is straightforward: leave the A970 on the Brae–Isbister section and follow the minor road east to Lunnister; the loch lies to the west of the road.
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Rules for this water
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