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Welcome to Shetland
Fishing
Shetland's Bountiful Fishing
Sea Angling
Shetland is an excellent base for sea-angling. Whether you're just after some mackerel, ling or haddock for a superbly fresh meal, or want to take on the bigger challenge of halibut or porbeagle shark, Shetland waters are among the most promising you'll find anywhere. It's usually possible to charter one of the local sea-angling boats.
Trout Fishing
Fishing
Shetland's legendary sea trout are another attraction for the angler, while the wild brown trout in our freshwater lochs are one of angling's best-kept secrets. Thanks to more than 80 years of careful management by the Shetland Anglers' Association, superb fish are to be found in more than 300 lochs scattered all around the islands, ready to be tempted by a fly or spinner. The association has boats for hire on several of the most popular lochs. Local advice is freely given and an excellent guide book, Trout Fishing in Shetland, is available from the Tourist Information Office.
To get a detailed information on trout fishing in Shetland and to check a guide to over 100 fishing locations see: Trout Fishing Leaflet (1MB)
What Next?
On This Site
- Find well stocked fishing lochs marked on downloadable maps.
From Other Sites
- Visit the Shetland Anglers Association website
- Charter a boat from St Magnus Bay Charters to go fishing.
- Contact Cycharters who have boats available for charter.
- Muckle Flugga Charters charter boats for groups of divers or sea anglers
Advertising Feature
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2008 Photo Competition
VisitShetland are pleased to announce their fourth annual photographic competition, open to local and visiting amateur photographers. The competition seeks entries which capture the imagination and the role that the Shetland landscape plays in our cultural identity.
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Shetland Food Directory
From lamb to seafood, Shetland's produce is considered a benchmark for quality. A new website, The Shetland Food Directory, lists sources of fine Shetland food and drink and some of the wonderful places to eat out in Shetland.
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Buy Shetland Knitwear
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Choose from our wide range of Shetland knitwear including Fair Isle tank tops, cushion covers and bags. Also a range of rugs made with 100% pure Shetland wool.
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Swan Trips 2008
Enjoy a trip on the Swan this summer and experience the world of a resilient vessel restored to glory. Join a crew who love the sea, and be part of a learning experience!
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Treasure Returns to Shetland
Shetland Museum and Archives welcomes St Ninian’s Isle Treasure for three month loan...
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Loganair Revive Norway Connection
Scottish airline Loganair is filling the gap left by Faroese shipping company Smyril Line when it severed Shetland's link with its Norwegian neighbours last year.