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a stunning loch
Mainland, Shetland

Marrowfield Water

water managed by Shetland Anglers Association

Directions
Low alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Very small
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About

A further 15 minute walk south will bring you to from Smerla Water. Fish average two or three to the pound. There is a peaty bottom and there are few areas which can be waded safely.

  • Mainland, Shetland, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

Location

Directions

Photos

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

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Maa Water

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Loch of Voe

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Truggles Water

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Sae Water

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Gossa Water

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Sand Water

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Loch of Vaara

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Loch of Clousta

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Loch of North-house

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Loch of Skellister

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