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a stunning loch
Unst, Shetland

Loch of Snarravoe

water managed by Shetland Anglers Association

Directions
High alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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Easy access from the A968 and the water is clear as crystal and the trout average about 14 ounces with fish of more than two pounds.

  • Unst, Shetland
  • Lake
  • Brown 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 Snarravoe

Loch of Stourhoull
Unst, Shetland
1

Another loch with some large fish but as you would expect they are difficult to tempt. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Uyeasound
Unst, Shetland
2

The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...

  • coastal
  • Sea trout
Loch of Gutcher
Shetland, Scotland
3

Situated next to the ferry terminal at Gutcher this loch contains mainly small trout but does get a run of sea trout from August onwards. I fished ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Kirk Loch
Yell, Shetland
4

To the southeast of Breckon Sands, perched on cliffs next to the fisherman’s graveyard, lies Kirk Loch. This water has a distinct Machair loch feel, w ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Gloup Voe
Yell, Shetland
5

The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...

  • coastal
  • Sea trout