Muckle Lunga Water
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Muckle Lunga is a shallow, peat-brown loch lying to the east of Lang Clodie, set among the rolling ground at the back of Ronas Hill. It’s not a large water, and you can fish it thoroughly in a short session, the bays and small points along the shore breaking it up just enough to keep your interest as you work your way round.
The loch has a reputation for being dour, but patience here can be well rewarded. It has produced trout of over 3 lb, a remarkable contrast to the smaller fish that are the norm in nearby waters. Most days you will need to persevere, but the possibility of a solid, hard-fighting fish makes it a tempting stop on a circuit of these hills.
Its situation also makes it a natural link-water: fished either on its own or as part of a round of lochs in this country of burns, peat, and sea-views.
- 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 Muckle Lunga Water