Mill Loch
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
East of Pettadale Water, on the lower slopes of Saefti Hill, lies Mill Loch, a very small, shallow loch of just under 6 hectares. Its waters are of low alkalinity and lie less than a mile and a half from the sea at Burra Voe. The shoreline is simple and regular, running to little more than a kilometre in length.
The loch holds trout of average size, and while the angling is modest, the setting is pleasant, with open views westward over Pettadale Water and north towards North Roe.
From North Roe, follow the same path towards Saefti Hill. Mill Loch lies a little east of Pettadale Water, close by the line of the track.
- Mainland, Shetland
- Lake
- Brown trout
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
Waters within 5 miles of Mill Loch