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.
Waters within 5 miles of Loch of Strand
Mainland, Shetland
A deep, dour water little fished by local anglers but there are some good fish here. Spinning would probably be more eff ...
Mainland, Shetland
Both Black Loch and Loch of Vatster were popular in the past for their run of sea trout and in an attempt to improve run ...
Mainland, Shetland
Both Black Loch and Loch of Vatster were popular in the past for their run of sea trout and in an attempt to improve run ...
Mainland, Shetland
One of the most popular lochs in Shetland and the Association has a boat for hire on the loch. Strong fighting brown ...
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Strom is a long, narrow tidal loch on the west side of Shetland, extending for about 4 km and reaching up to 0.4 ...
Mainland, Shetland
Easy access from the single track road through the Tingwall Valley. Good quality trout of 10 ounce average with some ove ...
Mainland, Shetland
The public water supply for Lerwick and access is easy with a track running from the main road and along the east and no ...
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Girlsta lies just inland on the east side of Mainland, set to the east of the A970 between Lerwick and Hillside. ...
Mainland, Shetland
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which ca ...
Mainland, Shetland
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which ca ...
Bressay, Shetland
A group of four lochs at the north end of the island all of which have been stocked recently. The north loch (Mill Loch) ...
Mainland, Shetland
This small loch lies a few minutes drive south of Lerwick. Brown trout average about 10 ounces but there are fish of mor ...
