Brei Water of Nibon
Mainland, Shetland
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishi ...
Punds Lochs
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.
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishing is in the shallows around the shores. They hold fish of more than two pounds but these are difficult to tempt and the average size is about 10 ounces. There are a good number of smaller waters in the area most of which hold fish.
Rules
Rules
Before you fish, always check local signage or contact the relevant association to confirm which methods are permitted.
Shetland is an internationally important breeding ground for many bird species, and it is a criminal offence to disturb nesting wild birds. Some species have additional protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act — these are known as Schedule 1 birds.
Many of these birds nest on the ground, sometimes right next to small lochs and pools. Take care on your way to and from lochs, and avoid disturbing breeding birds and their young while fishing. If you come across Red-throated Divers on a smaller loch, simply avoid that loch — disturbing an adult bird leaves its eggs or chicks vulnerable to predation.
A number of lochs and surrounding areas are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and protected by specific laws and conditions of use. Failing to comply with these conditions is a criminal offence.
Lunga Water of Nibon
Mainland, Shetland
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishi ...
Brei Water
Mainland, Shetland
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishi ...
Lunga Water
Mainland, Shetland
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishi ...
Punds Water
Mainland, Shetland
Punds Water lies on Mainland, Shetland, set among low, open ground not far from the sea. It is a very small, shallow loc ...
Flagnafield Water
Mainland, Shetland
This small loch lies near the coast, set among low ground within easy reach of the A970. Very small and shallow, it cove ...
Moora Waters
Mainland, Shetland
These two waters have been stocked in the past and may still contain a few trout. ...
Johnnie Mann’s Loch
Mainland, Shetland
Johnnie Manns Loch lies beside the A970, on low ground not far from the coast. It is a very small, shallow water of roug ...
Stanes Water
Mainland, Shetland
Stanes Water lies close to the coast, set in low ground at modest height. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 3 ...
Trolladale Water
Mainland, Shetland
Trolladale Water lies close to the narrow road to Gunnister, on low-lying ground near the coast. It is a very small, sha ...
Scora Water
Mainland, Shetland
Scora Water lies on low ground a little over a kilometre from the sea. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 6 hec ...
Glussdale Water
Mainland, Shetland
Glussdale Water lies on low ground west of the A970, less than two kilometres from the sea. It is a very small, shallow ...
Loch of Haggrister
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Haggrister lies close to the A970 on Mainland, Shetland, set on low ground near the sea. It is a very small, sha ...
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Loch of Lunnister
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Lunnister lies east of the A970 between Brae and Isbister, on low ground close to the sea. It is a small, shallo ...
Punds Water
Mainland, Shetland
Punds Water lies close to the coast on Mainland Shetland, a low-lying water set just inland from the sea. It is a small, ...
Loch of Burraland
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Burraland lies close to the coast on low-lying ground. It is a broad, very shallow water of roughly 21 hectares. ...
Houlls Water
Mainland, Shetland
Houlls Water lies close to the sea on Mainland Shetland, set among low moorland. It is a very small, shallow loch of rou ...
Bays Water
Mainland, Shetland
Brays Water lies close to the coast on Mainland Shetland, set among low ground just inland from the sea. It is a very sm ...
Sandy Lochs
Mainland, Shetland
Sandy Lochs lie close to the coast, a little over a kilometre from the sea, with the A970 skirting their western shore. ...
Eela Water
Mainland, Shetland
Eela Water lies low and close to the coast, a broad sheet of roughly 64 hectares set among low ground near the sea. The ...
Loch of Urafirth
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Urafirth lies close to the coast at Urafirth, a low-lying water of about 5 hectares. It is shallow, only a few m ...