Two small lochs to the north of Houlland which contain some good fish up to a couple of pounds and have been stocked by the SAA. ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Stow
Mainland, Shetland
2
Two small lochs to the north of Houlland which contain some good fish up to a couple of pounds and have been stocked by the SAA. ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Houlland
Mainland, Shetland
3
A ten minute walk north from the lighthouse will bring you to this popular loch which also holds good quality fish of more than two pounds. Fish can b ...
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Brown trout
Loch of Framgord
Mainland, Shetland
4
Both are small, shallow lochs of very clear water and hold good fish, particularly Gerdie, but both can be very dour. Stocked regularly by the SAA. ...
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Brown trout
Loch of Breckon
Mainland, Shetland
5
Loch of Breckon is one of two shallow lochs, the other being ...
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Brown trout
West Loch
Mainland, Shetland
6
West Loch is one of two shallow lochs, the other being ...
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Brown trout
Loch of Gerdie
Mainland, Shetland
7
Both are small, shallow lochs of very clear water and hold good fish, particularly Gerdie, but both can be very dour. Stocked regularly by the SAA. ...
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Brown trout
Gluss Water
Mainland, Shetland
8
This large loch is shallow and clear with trout of good size. They average about 12 ounces but there are fish of more than three pounds and fish can b ...
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Brown trout
Loch of Urafirth
Mainland, Shetland
9
A shallow, coloured water loch with some small trout. ...
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Brown trout
Swabie Water
Mainland, Shetland
10
As soon as I set eyes on Swabie water I knew that bigger fish must lurk among the many points, peninsulas, bays and islands.
For a small water, this ...
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Brown trout
Sandy Water
Mainland, Shetland
11
As with most of the Ronas Hill lochs the water in these is crystal clear and most of the fish average 6 to 8 ounces but in Swaabie Water there are muc ...
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Brown trout
Many Crooks
Mainland, Shetland
12
As the name suggests this loch is full of crooks and could be called Many Nooks or Many Crannies.
We didn't fish all the corners and skirted the wes ...
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Brown trout
Ronas Voe
Mainland, Shetland
13
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...
coastal
Sea trout
Eela Water
Mainland, Shetland
14
The west and south shores of this large, deep loch are most fished and the good quality brown trout average about 8 to 10 ounces. Care is needed when ...
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Brown trout
Sandy Lochs
Mainland, Shetland
15
Two small, shallow lochs which contain mostly small trout and both become weedy from mid-season. ...
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Brown trout
Loch of the Hadd
Mainland, Shetland
16
As with most of the Ronas Hill lochs the water is crystal clear and most of the fish average 6 to 8 ounces but in Swaabie Water there are much larger ...
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Brown trout
Punds Water
Mainland, Shetland
17
A popular loch with local anglers it has been stocked regularly with sea trout fry by the SAA and some good baskets have been taken. There are some go ...
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Brown trout and Sea trout
Lang Clodie Loch
Mainland, Shetland
18
It’s fair work to Lang Clodie but its a good place to setup basecamp. Sitting in a valley on the sea cliffs it’ll give you cover from any north wester ...
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Brown trout
Birka Water
Mainland, Shetland
19
A long walk is required to reach these lochs and the scenery is spectacular but the fish are mostly about an 8 ounce average. ...
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Brown trout
Punds Lochs
Mainland, Shetland
20
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishing is in the shallows around t ...
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Brown trout
Little Lunga Water
Mainland, Shetland
21
Both lochs contain fine silvery trout of 6 to 8 ounces with the occasional fish up to the pound. ...
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Brown trout
Lunga Water of Nibon
Mainland, Shetland
22
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishing is in the shallows around t ...
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Brown trout
Clubbi Shuns
Mainland, Shetland
23
These are three fairly large lochs which are interconnected by short burns and contain trout of 8 to 10 ounce average. The trout in Roer Water are sil ...
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Brown trout
Hevdadale Water
Mainland, Shetland
24
These lochs are approached via a track which leaves the road at North Roe. The trout in the first two are of average size but the Innescord Lochs and ...
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Brown trout
Sae Waters
Mainland, Shetland
25
These lochs contain beautifully mark, butter yellow trout. The middle water that is sandwiched between the others, holds the larger trout. We had them ...
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Brown trout
Trolladale Water
Mainland, Shetland
26
This small loch lies close to the narrow road which takes you to Gunnister and produces fish up to about a pound. ...
lake
Brown trout
Brei Water of Nibon
Mainland, Shetland
27
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishing is in the shallows around t ...
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Brown trout
Moora Waters
Mainland, Shetland
28
These two waters have been stocked in the past and may still contain a few trout. ...
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Brown trout
Tonga Water
Mainland, Shetland
29
As with most of the Ronas Hill lochs the water in these is crystal clear and most of the fish average 6 to 8 ounces but in Swaabie Water there are muc ...
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Brown trout
Roer Water
Mainland, Shetland
30
These are three fairly large lochs which are interconnected by short burns and contain trout of 8 to 10 ounce average. The trout in Roer Water are sil ...
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Brown trout
Muckle Lunga Water
Mainland, Shetland
31
These two large lochs can be dour but both have produced fish of more than four pounds. ...
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Brown trout
Loch of Burraland
Mainland, Shetland
32
A large, shallow loch with trout which average about 6 ounces. Becomes very weedy from mid-season. Used to get a good run of sea trout and the SAA has ...
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Brown trout and Sea trout
Glussdale Water
Mainland, Shetland
33
Both lochs lie beside the main road and have good numbers of mostly small trout of less than 8 ounces. Johnnie Mann’s Loch has been Stocked by SAA. ...
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Brown trout
Johnnie Mann’s Loch
Mainland, Shetland
34
Both lochs lie beside the main road and have good numbers of mostly small trout of less than 8 ounces. Johnnie Mann’s Loch has been Stocked by SAA. ...
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Brown trout
Brei Water
Mainland, Shetland
35
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishing is in the shallows around t ...
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Brown trout
Innescord Lochs
Mainland, Shetland
36
These lochs are approached via a track which leaves the road at North Roe. The trout in the first two are of average size but the Innescord Lochs and ...
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Brown trout
Flagnafield Water
Mainland, Shetland
37
A five minute walk from the A970 takes you to this clear water loch. There are a few weed patches and fish are of a good average but they can be dour. ...
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Brown trout
Punds Water
Mainland, Shetland
38
Another ten minute walk south west from Flagnafield brings you to this typical hill loch which has trout of 6 to 8 ounces. There are some weed patches ...
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Brown trout
Lunga Water
Mainland, Shetland
39
This group of lochs make for a wonderful day’s walking and fishing. These lochs are mainly deep water and the best fishing is in the shallows around t ...
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Brown trout
Moosa Water
Mainland, Shetland
40
These two large lochs can be dour but both have produced fish of more than four pounds. ...
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Brown trout
Stanes Water
Mainland, Shetland
41
These two lochs are only a few minutes walk from the road. Scora Water has clear water and the bright silvery trout average 10 ounces and can be diffi ...
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Brown trout
The Brig of Collafirth
Mainland, Shetland
42
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...
coastal
Sea trout
Scora Water
Mainland, Shetland
43
These two lochs are only a few minutes walk from the road. Scora Water has clear water and the bright silvery trout average 10 ounces and can be diffi ...
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Brown trout
Mill Loch
Mainland, Shetland
44
These lochs are approached via a track which leaves the road at North Roe. The trout in the first two are of average size but the Innescord Lochs and ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Housetter
Mainland, Shetland
45
A shallow, clear water loch with bright coloured fish of 6 to 8 ounces. Some weed patched from July onwards. ...
lake
Brown trout
Pettadale Water
Mainland, Shetland
46
These lochs are approached via a track which leaves the road at North Roe. The trout in the first two are of average size but the Innescord Lochs and ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Lunnister
Mainland, Shetland
47
This is a large loch with brown trout of good average size. Wading is good for most of the shoreline and has been stocked with sea trout. ...
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Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Haggrister
Mainland, Shetland
48
Easy access via a short track from the A970. This loch has produced some good fish of up to four pounds in the past but the average is about 10 ounces ...
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Brown trout
Loch of Flugarth
Mainland, Shetland
49
A large loch which contains mostly small brown trout. ...
lake
Brown trout
Bays Water
Mainland, Shetland
50
Both are difficult lochs but there are good fish in them. Bays Water is the largest of the two and fish average about 12 ounces with fish of more than ...
lake
Brown trout
Houlls Water
Mainland, Shetland
51
Both are difficult lochs but there are good fish in them. Bays Water is the largest of the two and fish average about 12 ounces with fish of more than ...
lake
Brown trout
Sand Water
Mainland, Shetland
52
Some good fish of more than two pounds can be caught here. South shore is rocky and difficult to wade but the north shore is better. Has been stocked ...
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Brown trout
Neishon Water
Mainland, Shetland
53
Deep water close to the shore and there is no need to wade. The loch has been stocked by the SAA and trout up to one and a half pounds are caught. ...
lake
Brown trout
Dales Voe
Mainland, Shetland
54
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...
coastal
Sea trout
Djuba Water
Mainland, Shetland
55
Lunga, Djuba and Houlma Water all have very clear water and all produce good quality brown trout.
Lunga Water lies alongside the road and there is f ...
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Brown trout
Longa Water
Mainland, Shetland
56
Lunga, Djuba and Houlma Water all have very clear water and all produce good quality brown trout.
Lunga Water lies alongside the road and there is f ...
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Brown trout
West Sandwick
Yell, Shetland
57
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...
coastal
Sea trout
The Vadills
Mainland, Shetland
58
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...
coastal
Sea trout
Djuba Water
Mainland, Shetland
59
A deep, dark water with deep water close to shore with good quality fish which average about 12oz.
...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Clousta
Mainland, Shetland
60
A large loch with many fishy bays and islands. There is easy access to both ends of the loch and the SAA boat is kept in the parking place at the sout ...
lake
Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Aithness
Mainland, Shetland
61
This is a deep loch with mainly small fish. Some weed in the north west corner late in the season. ...
lake
Brown trout
Mousavord Loch
Mainland, Shetland
62
A large, deep loch with typical hill-loch trout of 6 to 8oz brownies. There is deep water close to shore for most of the shoreline. Best place to star ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Hollorin
Mainland, Shetland
63
Park in the small quarry beside the road above Newton and a short walk to the north west will bring you to the loch.
The water is crystal clear and ...
lake
Brown trout
Mussel Loch
Yell, Shetland
64
Just a few minute’s walk from the ferry terminal this loch holds mainly small brown trout. Weed becomes a nuisance in the second half of the season. ...
lake
Brown trout
Smerla Water
Mainland, Shetland
65
Park beside the Loch of Gonfirth on the B971 a couple of miles west of the village of Voe and a ten minute walk up the valley to the south will bring ...
lake
Brown trout
Sulma Water
Mainland, Shetland
66
The association has a boat here which is kept at the north end where the burn runs out to the sea.
This is a long narrow loch and there are a number ...
lake
Brown trout and Sea trout
Mill Loch
Mainland, Shetland
67
A little effort is required to reach this loch and is, therefore, little fished. Park at the end of the road at the head of Collafirth (430689) then w ...
lake
Brown trout
Daney’s Loch
Mainland, Shetland
68
There are some large, good quality fish here but numbers are low and they are not easy to catch.
...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Vaara
Mainland, Shetland
69
A large, deep loch where the trout average two or three to the pound with an occasional fish over the pound. The shore is mainly rocky and wading is d ...
lake
Brown trout
Stanevatstoe Loch
Mainland, Shetland
70
A weedy, roadside loch which holds mostly small trout. ...
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Brown trout
Clings Water
Mainland, Shetland
71
A large loch which was stocked with Loch Leven trout many years ago.
Good quality brown trout which average 12oz with some of more than 2lbs.
...
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Brown trout
Quassawall Loch
Mainland, Shetland
72
Mill Loch and Quassawall Loch lie close to the West Burrafirth road at Newton. The Mill Loch holds small fish while Quassawall has a better class of f ...
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Brown trout
Mill Loch
Mainland, Shetland
73
Mill Loch and Quassawall Loch lie close to the West Burrafirth road at Newton. The Mill Loch holds small fish while Quassawall has a better class of f ...
lake
Brown trout
Galta Water
Mainland, Shetland
74
A clear water loch where the trout average about 10oz with the odd better fish.
...
lake
Brown trout
Smalla Waters
Mainland, Shetland
75
A group of four lochs; all of which probably hold fish. The largest has deep water close to shore and holds good quality fish of more than two pounds ...
lake
Brown trout
Burga Water
Mainland, Shetland
76
This is a large, deep loch with average sized loch trout and the two small lochs to the south east hold good numbers of 6oz brownies. ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Voe
Mainland, Shetland
77
A good loch for the beginner with plenty of small fish. ...
lake
Brown trout
Hamnavoe
Yell, Shetland
78
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...
coastal
Sea trout
Forse Water
Mainland, Shetland
79
This loch is a further 15 minutes walk north of Sand Water and holds a good stock of 4 to 12oz fish.
...
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Brown trout
Sae Water
Mainland, Shetland
80
This small, shallow loch was fished for sea trout which ran up from the Laxo system. A few fish still enter the loch but it is little fished. Weedy al ...
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Brown trout and Sea trout
Marrowfield Water
Mainland, Shetland
81
A further 15 minute walk south will bring you to from Smerla Water. Fish average two or three to the pound. There is a peaty bottom and there are few ...
lake
Brown trout
Laxo Water
Mainland, Shetland
82
The loch lies to the north of Laxo and is reached by following the right hand branch of the burn northwards for about half a mile and this will bring ...
lake
Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of North-house
Mainland, Shetland
83
A loch of two halves, the southern part being the largest and deepest and both contain good quality fish averaging 12 ounces with fish of more than th ...
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Brown trout
Loch of Voxterby
Mainland, Shetland
84
A ten minute walk north from Loch of Brouster takes you to this largish water of many bays and islands. There are good stocks of fish in the 6 to 8oz ...
lake
Brown trout
Heillia Water
Mainland, Shetland
85
The north section of the loch holds a good stock of small fish while the larger, deeper part holds fish of a 10 ounce average with some over a pound.
...
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Brown trout
Grass Water
Mainland, Shetland
86
Had a run of sea trout in the past and the loch has good stocks of mainly small brownies.
The small loch of Culeryin becomes very weedy and the brow ...
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Brown trout and Sea trout
Lunga Water
Mainland, Shetland
87
Lies close to the road and there is deep water close to the shore and wading is not really required. Expect native hill loch trout of 8oz and there ar ...
lake
Brown trout
Sand Water
Mainland, Shetland
88
A ten minute walk to the north west from the west end of Hulma Water will bring you to this deeper water with typical hill loch brownies of 6 to 8 oun ...
lake
Brown trout
Sma Lochs
Mainland, Shetland
89
A ten minute walk west of Lunga water takes you to these small lochs which hold good quality fish of 8 to 12 oz.
...
lake
Brown trout
Kirkhouse Water
Mainland, Shetland
90
Kirkhouse water and Loch of Collaste have good quality fish which average 12 ounces but fish of more than two pounds have been caught in both lochs.
...
lake
Brown trout
Hulma Water
Mainland, Shetland
91
This long narrow loch lies close to the A971 just a mile beyond Turdale Water. Known locally as Hulmalees, it has trout of a good average size with s ...
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Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Lunklet
Mainland, Shetland
92
This group of lochs lie up in the hills between Aith and Weisdale and would be a great day’s fishing for the angler who likes walking and solitude. Pa ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Flatpunds
Mainland, Shetland
93
A dark, rocky loch with small, dark trout which average about 8 ounces. ...
lake
Brown trout
Upper Loch of Brouster
Mainland, Shetland
94
Contained mostly small brown trout until fish cages were sited in the loch a number of years ago. They grew quickly by feeding around the cages and fi ...
lake
Brown trout and Sea trout
Mousa Water
Mainland, Shetland
95
This is a small, dour water which is little fished but there are a few decent fish here.
...
lake
Brown trout
Turdale Water
Mainland, Shetland
96
A short track which leaves the main road just west of Parkhall and will take you to the east side of the loch (shut all gates).
This small, shallo ...
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Brown trout
Petta Water
Mainland, Shetland
97
A fairly shallow loch with some weed patches later in the season. Good quality trout which average 10 ounces with the occasional fish to 2 pounds. Wad ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Littlester
Yell, Shetland
98
A clear water loch which can produce some good brown trout with an average about 12 ounces. Fish can be caught all round the loch. ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Vollister
Yell, Shetland
99
A walk of about 45 minutes is required to reach this loch but the effort could be worthwhile. The average size is about a pound but there are much la ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Kettlester
Yell, Shetland
100
A mostly shallow loch with good stocks of smallish brown trout but there are a few better fish of 12 ounces. ...
lake
Brown trout
Lamba Water
Mainland, Shetland
101
This group of lochs lie up in the hills between Aith and Weisdale and would be a great day’s fishing for the angler who likes walking and solitude. Pa ...
lake
Brown trout
Gossa Water
Mainland, Shetland
102
A large loch which requires a bit of effort to reach. The easiest approach is to follow the burn up the hill from the Ayre of Atler until the burn for ...
lake
Brown trout and Sea trout
Bixter Voe
Mainland, Shetland
103
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...
coastal
Sea trout
Whitelaw Loch
Mainland, Shetland
104
The easiest way to get here is to take the track which leaves the B9071 at the Aith cemetery. Park at the pumphouse at the end of the track and the lo ...
lake
Brown trout
Maa Water
Mainland, Shetland
105
This group of lochs lie up in the hills between Aith and Weisdale and would be a great day’s fishing for the angler who likes walking and solitude. Pa ...
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Brown trout
Truggles Water
Mainland, Shetland
106
This group of lochs lie up in the hills between Aith and Weisdale and would be a great day’s fishing for the angler who likes walking and solitude. Pa ...
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Brown trout
Bridge of Walls
Shetland, Scotland
107
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which can be found in various places a ...
coastal
Sea trout
Loch of Watsness
Mainland, Shetland
108
In the past this loch was said to be fishless but the Association introduced brown trout in the mid to late 1990’s and some decent fish have been caug ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Sung
Mainland, Shetland
109
This small, shallow water is a short walk from the road and holds brown trout of an 8oz average.
...
lake
Brown trout
Burga Water
Mainland, Shetland
110
A small, shallow water lying close to the road to Levaneap which has good quality trout of 10 ounces with some better fish of more than a pound. ...
lake
Brown trout
Lochs of Lumbister
Yell, Shetland
111
In the largest loch the fish average about 8 ounces and the south shore fishes best. The other two lochs to the north also contain fish. ...
lake
Brown trout
Loch of Gruting
Mainland, Shetland
112
This small, shallow loch becomes very weedy as the season progresses and the brown trout are mostly small. It saw a good run of sea trout in the past ...
lake
Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Grunnavoe
Mainland, Shetland
113
Lying close to the village of Walls this largish loch holds fish of 8 to 10 ounces with the odd larger fish occasionally showing up. The south shore i ...