Houlma Water
West Mainland trout water north of Sulma/Lunga, documented with a precise SAA grid reference.
Venue information
- Location
- West Mainland
- Address
- Houlma Water, West Mainland, Shetland (OS HU266576)
- Access
- Shetland Anglers Association permit required
- Operator
- Shetland Anglers Association
- Opening information
- Brown trout 15 Mar–6 Oct; sea trout 25 Feb–31 Oct where present
- Ticket information
- 2026 adult season permit £40; under-18s free.
Map position
OS grid reference HU266576 from official Shetland Anglers Association loch guide; water-level 100 m grid
Recorded fish species
FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.
Access and fishing rules
2026 SAA permit required. Brown trout season 15 Mar–6 Oct; sea trout 25 Feb–31 Oct where present. One rod at a time; no Sunday fishing for salmon or sea trout. Respect nesting birds, local signage and the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
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