Permits
To fish for trout in Shetland, anglers must first buy a Shetland Anglers Association permit. These are available in Shetland or from this website. Boat permits can also be bought online. Please see below to purchase, or for more information.
Fishing permits
Shetland Anglers Association operate a very simple permit system, with a single price for visitors or locals. The permit costs £25, and entitles the angler to fish throughout the entire season. Junior anglers (under 16) are free.
Permits can be bought in Shetland, at Rod & Line Tackle Shop, Harbour Street, Lerwick, or at the VisitShetland Office, Market Cross, Lerwick. They can also be bought online, via PayPal, by clicking the button below. Your permit will then be emailed to you.
Permits can be bought in Shetland, at Rod & Line Tackle Shop, Harbour Street, Lerwick, or at the VisitShetland Office, Market Cross, Lerwick. They can also be bought online, via PayPal, by clicking the button below. Your permit will then be emailed to you.
When you've finished shopping, click the View Cart button to complete your purchase.
Boat permit
The cost of boat hire is £30.00 annually. This fee gives unlimited use of the boats for the whole season. The boats are secured with combination padlocks (the same number covers all boat) and the combination is changed every season.
To find out more about boat hire, visit our boats page.
A boat permit can be purchased from Rod & Line Tackle Shop, or online. Click the button below and the padlock combination code will be emailed to you.
To find out more about boat hire, visit our boats page.
A boat permit can be purchased from Rod & Line Tackle Shop, or online. Click the button below and the padlock combination code will be emailed to you.
When you've finished shopping, click the View Cart button to complete your purchase.