Lang Clodie Loch
water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Reaching Lang Clodie takes a fair walk, but it’s well worth the effort as a basecamp. The loch sits in a sheltered valley beneath the sea cliffs, offering good protection from north-westerly and southerly winds and excellent views out to sea.
The loch itself holds plenty of small, spirited trout. Most fish run under 8oz, but they are aggressive takers, often chasing a fly with surprising speed. The loch has a healthy spawning population, so sport is usually reliable. While larger specimens are unlikely, the occasional anomaly is always possible.
Lang Clodie is also a convenient starting point for exploring the many lochs scattered across the area known as "back of Ronas Hill".
- 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 Lang Clodie Loch