Fly fishing at Loch of Stourhoull, Unst, Shetland

About this water

Loch of Stourhoull lies on low coastal ground, with the single-track road and the Lund Standing Stone to the north. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 9 hectares, with high alkalinity and a simple, rounded outline.

There are large fish, though they are difficult to tempt. Access is straightforward: park on the single-track road at the north side, near the Lund Standing Stone in the direction of Lund, and reach the shore via the rough track that heads southwards towards the loch.

Location

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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.