Punds Water
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Punds Water lies close to the coast on Mainland Shetland, a low-lying water set just inland from the sea. It is a small, shallow loch of roughly 26 hectares, with high alkalinity and an average depth of about 3 metres. The shoreline is moderately varied.
A popular loch with local anglers, it has been regularly stocked with sea trout fry by the Shetland Anglers Association, and some good baskets have been taken. There are some good brown trout here, though the average is about 12 ounces.
Access is straightforward: the A970 runs along the east shore. An association boat is available for hire and is kept at the beach at the north end.
- Mainland, Shetland
- Lake
- Brown trout and Sea 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 Punds Water