Fly fishing at Loch of Funzie, Shetland, Scotland

About this water

Loch of Funzie lies on low ground close to the sea, with the B9080 skirting its northern shore. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 4.5 hectares, with a simple, rounded outline. The water is clear and carries high alkalinity.

Wading is good. The loch holds fish over 4 lb and is noted for its population of Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), one of Britain’s rarest breeding birds.

Access is straightforward from the public road. There is parking by the B9080 and a short walk over easy ground to the westerly shore.

Location

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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.