Papil Water
Fetlar, Shetland
Papil Water lies behind Tresta Beach on Fetlar, close to the sea and at low elevation. It is a small, shallow loch of ro ...
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Loch of Vatsetter
Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout and Sea trout
Migratory run
Spring tides now — through 19 Jul
Sea trout run Jun–Sep, peak Aug
High alkalinity
Shallow
Low shoreline complexity
Low elevation
Small
Loch of Vatsetter lies just behind the Wick of Vatsetter, separated from the sea by a narrow isthmus. It is a small, shallow water of roughly 28 hectares, low-lying and close to the shore. The water is generally clear, with high alkalinity, and the shoreline is simple and rounded.
The loch holds mainly small trout, with the chance of sea trout, and the coastal situation makes it a pleasant water to fish. Access is straightforward from the isthmus between sea and loch, where you can park, camp and picnic on the strip of land before wandering the banks.
Loch of Vollister
Yell, Shetland
Loch of Vollister lies on low ground a short distance from the sea. It is a very small, shallow water of roughly six hec ...