Loch of Vatsetter
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
About
Separated from the sea and the Wick of Vatsetter by an isthmus, is the Loch of Vatsetter.
An isthmus is a strip of land between the sea and the loch. You can park, camp and picnic on this land.
It’s a lovely setting and I enjoyed fishing this loch for a couple of hours whilst on a family holiday.
There’d been a substantial downpour the day before and the burns were swollen.
I caught plenty of trout and even two sea trout at 1/2lb.
There are mainly small trout in this loch but the chance of some sea trout and the classic coastal setting make this loch a pleasure to fish.
- Yell, Shetland
- Lake
- Brown trout and Sea trout
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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
Other waters within 5 miles