Water managed by Shetland Anglers Association
Sand Water lies immediately west of the A970 Lerwick/Hillside road and is bounded on the north by the B9075 to Weisdale, low-lying and close to the sea. The loch covers roughly 37 hectares, extending about 0.8 km north–south and 0.4 km across. It is shallow throughout, with a mean depth of around 4 m, and has high alkalinity. The margin is varied with several small bays and low points; exposed to the wind, the water can turn dark and coloured in strong blows.
The loch holds brown trout averaging about 8 oz. Wading is straightforward, and fish can be taken throughout the water, though from midsummer, weed growth becomes a factor. There is a chance of a sea trout from July onwards that enter from the Loch of Strom. For the brownies, the east shore is favoured, particularly the bays separated by the headland.
Access is easy from both the A970 and the B9075, with the east bank reached directly from the roadside.
Waters within 5 miles of Sand Water
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Girlsta lies just inland on the east side of Mainland, set to the east of the A970 between Lerwick and Hillside. ...
Mainland, Shetland
These two small and shallow lochs both hold trout of 8 to 12 ounces with some better fish of a pound or more. Both lochs ...
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Houlland and Freester are shallow lochs both hold trout of 8 to 12 ounces with some better fish of a pound or mo ...
Mainland, Shetland
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 ...
Mainland, Shetland
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which ca ...
Mainland, Shetland
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 ...
Mainland, Shetland
The Shetland Angling Association has recommended this location as one of the possible spots to catch sea trout, which ca ...
Mainland, Shetland
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 ...
Mainland, Shetland
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 ...
Mainland, Shetland
Owned by the SAA, this is one of Shetland’s premier lochs and many large trout have been taken from this water over the ...
Mainland, Shetland
A deep, dark water with trout of 8 ounces average but there much larger fish lurking in the depths. ...
Mainland, Shetland
Petta Water lies in low ground not far from the coast, with the A970 running along its eastern shore. It is a small, sha ...
Mainland, Shetland
Both Black Loch and Loch of Vatster were popular in the past for their run of sea trout and in an attempt to improve run ...
Mainland, Shetland
Marrofield Water lies on Mainland Shetland, not far from the sea, set among low, open moor. It is a very small, shallow ...
Mainland, Shetland
The easiest way to get here is to take the track which leaves the B9071 at the Aith cemetery. Park at the pumphouse at t ...
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Strom is a long, narrow tidal loch on the west side of Shetland, extending for about 4 km and reaching up to 0.4 ...
Mainland, Shetland
Both Black Loch and Loch of Vatster were popular in the past for their run of sea trout and in an attempt to improve run ...
Mainland, Shetland
Gossa Water lies inland of the Ayre of Atler, set among low coastal moor. It is a shallow loch of roughly 22 hectares, w ...
Mainland, Shetland
A deep, dour water little fished by local anglers but there are some good fish here. Spinning would probably be more eff ...
Mainland, Shetland
Smerla Water lies in open moorland south of the Loch of Gonfirth on Mainland Shetland. It is a small, shallow loch of ro ...
Mainland, Shetland
Loch of Houster lies near Aith, a short distance from the sea and close to the B9071. It is a very small, shallow water ...
