Skutes Water
Fetlar, Shetland
Skutes Water lies on Fetlar in low ground close to the coast, about a kilometre from the sea. It is a very small, shallo ...
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Papil Water
Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Low alkalinity
High alkalinity indicates water fertility and can signal the presence of larger trout. Fish in alkaline waters have a wider variety of invertebrates to feed on.
Shallow
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
Low shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Low elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Papil Water lies behind Tresta Beach on Fetlar, close to the sea and at low elevation. It is a small, shallow loch of roughly 24 hectares, with low alkalinity and a simple, rounded shoreline. An isthmus separates it from the bay, and Fetlar church stands on the south‑east shore.
Access is easy: park at the Tresta Beach car park, walk out onto the isthmus and on towards the westerly shore, the longest and easiest bank to fish. Wading is good along this side. Wild camping is allowed in the field that is the Tresta Beach car park.
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