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Marrowfield Water
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Marrowfield Water

Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association

Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Duration
00:48
Distance
2.84 km
Ascent
152.0m
Difficulty
40 / 100
Directions
Route
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Low alkalinity
Shallow
Low shoreline complexity
Low elevation
Very small

About this water

Marrofield Water lies on Mainland Shetland, not far from the sea, set among low, open moor. It is a very small, shallow loch of roughly 6 hectares, averaging about 4 m in depth, with low alkalinity and a simple, rounded outline. The bottom is peaty.

Trout average two or three to the pound. The margins are soft and there are few places where wading is safe. Access is on foot from the north: the route trends south-southeast for just under 3 km, with some short climbs across the moor, to reach the loch.

Location

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.

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