Loch of Strand
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Strand Loch lies on low ground close to the sea on Mainland Shetland, set just inland from the coast. It is a very small, shallow water of roughly 3 hectares, averaging about 3 metres in depth. Brackish and generally clear, with moderate alkalinity, the shoreline is varied for its size and the margins fall away over stones and soft mud.
This is one of Shetland’s most popular sea-trout lochs, stocked by the SAA, and best fished early and late in the season; there are also some, mostly small, brown trout. The bottom is mostly slippery stones and soft mud and wading is difficult. Access is easy from the old A970 road, with a short walk leading down to the water.
- Mainland, Shetland, Scotland
- Lake
- Brown trout and Sea 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 Strand