Sandy Lochs
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Sandy Lochs lie close to the coast, a little over a kilometre from the sea, with the A970 skirting their western shore. These are two very small, shallow waters with plain, rounded margins set in low ground. The water is low in alkalinity and averages around 3 m in depth.
Both lochs hold mostly small trout, and weed growth becomes marked from mid-season. Access is easy from the A970 along the west side.
- 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 Sandy Lochs