Marrowfield Water
Mainland, Shetland
Marrofield Water lies on Mainland Shetland, not far from the sea, set among low, open moor. It is a very small, shallow ...
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Smerla 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.
Moderate 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.
Small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Smerla Water lies in open moorland south of the Loch of Gonfirth on Mainland Shetland. It is a small, shallow loch of roughly 16 hectares, low in the ground with low alkalinity and an average depth a little under 4 metres. The outline is gently varied and much of the margin is rocky with deep water close in; towards the south there are some shallower areas suitable for wading.
Trout are mostly 8 oz or less. Access is straightforward: park beside the Loch of Gonfirth on the B971, a couple of miles west of Voe, and walk up the valley to the south. The route runs for just under a kilometre, climbing gently, and reaches the water in about ten minutes.
Duration
00:13
Distance
0.89 km
Ascent
33.0m
Difficulty
12 / 100
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