Hamnavoe
Yell, Shetland
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which ca ...
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Mussel Loch
Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
High 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.
Low 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.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Mussel Loch lies close to the sea, set among low coastal ground a few minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal. It is a very small water of roughly 7 hectares and shallow throughout, with a simple, rounded shoreline. Low-lying and notably alkaline, it sits just above sea level.
The loch holds mainly small brown trout, and weed becomes a nuisance in the second half of the season. Access is straightforward: walk from the ferry terminal across level ground to reach the loch in a few minutes.
Rules for this water
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