Mill Loch
Mainland, Shetland
East of Pettadale Water, on the lower slopes of Saefti Hill, lies Mill Loch, a very small, shallow loch of just under 6 ...
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Pettadale 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.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Lying in a shallow hollow on the west side of Saefti Hill, Pettadale Water is a very small loch with low alkalinity, set amidst open moorland above the crofting township of Sandvoe. The water is shallow, no more than 12 ft deep on average, with a modest shoreline of just over a kilometre.
The loch is known to hold trout, typically of average size.
Access is from North Roe, by the path that climbs west past Greenfield towards Saefti Hill. The loch lies just below the watershed, less than two kilometres from the sea at Burra Voe.
Duration
00:45
Distance
2.88 km
Ascent
111.42m
Difficulty
40 / 100
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