UK fishing venue · Shetland Islands

Littlester Loch

Yell brown-trout water included in the SAA island guide, convenient to the southern part of the island.

Day ticket / visitor permitPrecisely mapped water1 recorded species

Venue information

Location
Yell
Address
Littlester Loch, Yell, Shetland (OS HU511798)
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

Precisely mapped water60.49907, -1.07074

OS grid reference HU511798 from official Shetland Anglers Association loch guide; water-level 100 m grid

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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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