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                  Rules and regulations

                  Seasons

                  Brown Trout season: 15th March to 6th October
                  Sea Trout season: 25th February to 31st October

                  Size limits

                  Anglers should not take fish below these sizes:
                  Brown trout: 10 inches
                  Sea trout: 12 inches

                  Other regulations

                  Fly or spinning are permitted on the majority of lochs under the control of the association. The main exceptions are Spiggie and Benston, which are fly only.

                  Under Scottish Law it is illegal to fish with more than one rod.

                  It is illegal to fish for sea trout or salmon on a Sunday.
                  For more information contact info@shetlandtrout.co.uk