Lochs of Lumbister
Yell, Shetland
In the largest loch the fish average about 8 ounces and the south shore fishes best. The other two lochs to the north al ...
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Loch of Vollister
Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Low alkalinity
Shallow
Low shoreline complexity
Low elevation
Very small
Loch of Vollister lies on low ground a short distance from the sea. It is a very small, shallow water of roughly six hectares, with low alkalinity and a simple shoreline. The average size is about a pound, with much larger fish of good quality.
Access is on foot and takes about 45 minutes. From the south-east the route runs north-west for just over three kilometres, climbing gently by around seventy metres before reaching the loch.
Duration
00:45
Distance
3.2 km
Ascent
77.0m
Difficulty
44 / 100
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