Sae Waters
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
North of Little Lunga Water and east of Lang Clodie lies a cluster of small, peaty lochs known as the Sae Waters. They sit low in the moor, quiet and unassuming, and can be reached easily as part of a circuit over the hill.
The middle loch of the group is the most rewarding, often producing trout up to 10oz. The others tend to fish smaller, with lively trout in the 6–8oz range the norm. Numbers are fair, though the lochs are shallow and the food supply limited, so fish rarely grow on to much larger sizes.
These are straightforward waters to cover — small in area, with plain shorelines and open banks. In bright weather the better fish may hold deep or near the weeds, but given a breeze and softer skies, they rise freely and can provide excellent sport.
- 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 Sae Waters