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a stunning loch
Mainland, Shetland

Trebister Loch

water managed by Shetland Anglers Association

Directions
High alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Very small
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This small loch lies a few minutes drive south of Lerwick. Brown trout average about 10 ounces but there are fish of more than two pounds. The south shore is a good place to start but fish can be found in most parts of the loch.

  • Mainland, Shetland, Scotland
  • 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 Trebister Loch

Sandy Loch
Mainland, Shetland
1

The public water supply for Lerwick and access is easy with a track running from the main road and along the east and north shores of he loch. Ver ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Brindister
Mainland, Shetland
2

A water scheme loch lying close to the main road and access is easy via the peat track. Close all gates and park considerately. A clear water loch wh ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Asta
Mainland, Shetland
3

Easy access from the single track road through the Tingwall Valley. Good quality trout of 10 ounce average with some over a pound. The loch lies on ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Tingwall
Mainland, Shetland
4

One of the most popular lochs in Shetland and the Association has a boat for hire on the loch. Strong fighting brown trout of a 12 ounce average. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Beosetter Lochs
Bressay, Shetland
5

A group of four lochs at the north end of the island all of which have been stocked recently. The north loch (Mill Loch) holds trout of a 12oz average ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Fladdabister
Mainland, Shetland
6

Lies about a mile south of Easter Quarff and is an easy ten minute walk east from the main Lerwick to Sumburgh road. Typical hill-loch trout which av ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Brough
Bressay, Shetland
7

This clear water loch is the local water supply and also holds some good fish to more than three pounds, though the average is about 12 ounces. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Setter
Bressay, Shetland
8

A shallow loch which becomes weedy from midsummer. It holds trout which average about 10 ounces but there are some larger fish too. Wade with care. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch of Strand
Mainland, Shetland
9

One of Shetland’s most popular sea trout lochs is a small, brackish loch close to the sea. Access is easy from the old A970 road. The bottom is most ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout