Fishing in Orkney Islands

England · 413 mapped waters · Orkney Islands

2 Rivers 411 Stillwaters England

2

Mapped rivers

11km

Total river length

3

Fish species

2

Good water quality

Fishing in Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands offers 413 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 2 rivers, 411 stillwaters. Species found across Orkney Islands's waters include Brown trout, Arctic char, Sea trout.

Fishing in Orkney Islands is regulated by the Environment Agency (EA). An EA rod licence is required for all game and coarse fishing in England.

A valid Environment Agency (EA) rod licence is required to fish all rivers, canals and most stillwaters in Orkney Islands. Licences are available from gov.uk. Club membership or a day ticket is required on most waters in addition to the rod licence.

411 stillwaters listed

Featured Rivers in Orkney Islands

River 5.7km Species: Brown trout, Sea trout, Arctic char

The Burn of Dale is a small Scottish burn offering intimate, technical fly fishing in a moorland setting. This short 5.7km watercourse is characterized by clear water flowing through heather and gr…

River 5.1km Species: Brown trout, Arctic char

The Suso Burn is a small upland stream in southern Scotland, characterized by quick-flowing water over rocky substrates typical of moorland burns. This intimate watercourse offers a more technical …

All Rivers in Orkney Islands (2)

Click a river for species information, close season dates, access notes and a location map.

River · 5.7km · Brown trout, Sea trout

River · 5.1km · Brown trout, Arctic char

Stillwaters in Orkney Islands (411)

Brei Water of Nibbon

Catherine's Water

East Dalsa Water

Easter Lother Water

Flangnafield Water

Gersfield Water

Glussdale Water

Gunnistay Waters

Hevdadale Water

Katherine's Water

Kirkhouse Water

Little Eela Water

Little Gossa Water

Little Harold's Water

Little Lunga Water

Little Vasa Water

Loch of Aithness

Loch of Aithsness

Loch of Annyeruss

Loch of Assater

Loch of Bardister

Loch of Bellister

Loch of Belmont

Loch of Benston

Loch of Birrier

Loch of Birriesgirt

Loch of Blackhill

Loch of Boardhouse

Loch · 234.7ha

Loch of Bogligarths

Loch of Bordastubble

Loch of Bordigarth

Loch of Bosquoy

Loch of Braehoulland

Loch of Breckon

Loch of Brecksie

Loch of Breibister

Loch of Brindister

Loch of Brockan

Loch of Broomhill

Loch of Browbreck

Loch of Brunatwatt

Loch of Burness

Loch of Burraland

Loch of Burwick

Loch of Carness

Loch of Carrick

Loch of Clousta

Loch of Clumlie

Loch of Collaster

Loch of Colvister

Loch of Couster

Loch of Cullivoe

Loch of Dandigeo

Loch of Dinnapow

Loch of East Yell

Loch of Elvister

Loch of Feorwick

Loch of Fladderbister

Loch of Flatpunds

Loch of Flugarth

Loch of Fostersgeo

Loch of Framgord

Loch of Freester

Loch of Gershoh

Loch of Girlsta

Loch of Graemeshall

Loch of Graveland

Loch of Griesta

Loch of Gruiting

Loch of Grunasound

Loch of Grunnavoe

Loch of Grutwick

Loch of Gunavalla

Loch of Gutcher

Loch of Haggrister

Loch of Hamarsland

Loch of Hellister

Loch of Heogland

Loch of Hestecruive

Loch of Hillwell

Loch of Hockland

Loch of Hollorin

Loch of Houlland

Loch of Houllsquey

Loch of Housetter

Loch of Houster

Loch of Hoversta

Loch of Huesbreck

Loch of Hundland

Loch of Ibister

Loch of Isbister

Loch of Kebister

Loch of Kellister

Loch of Kettlester

Loch of Kirbister

Loch of Kirkabister

Loch of Kirkhouse

Loch of Kirkigarth

Loch of Lakequoy

Loch of Lambaness

Loch of Langamay

Loch of Levaneap

Loch of Lingness

Loch of Littlester

Loch of Livister

Loch of Loomachun

Loch of Loomsdale

Loch of Lunnister

Loch of Messigate

Loch of Mioness

Loch of Murraster

Loch of Neapaback

Loch of North Ayewick

Loch of North-house

Loch of Quiensetter

Loch of Quinnigeo

Loch of Raavigeo

Loch of Ramnageo

Loch of Ramsness

Loch of Rodageo

Loch of Roonies

Loch of Rothiesholm

Loch of Rusness

Loch of Sabiston

Loch of Sacquoy

Loch of Sandside

Loch of Sandwick

Loch of Scallafield

Loch of Scarvister

Loch of Scattlands

Loch of Scockness

Loch of Scrooie

Loch of Semblister

Loch of Setterness

Loch of Sholmawick

Loch of Sjaivar / Skivar

Loch of Skelberry

Loch of Skellister

Loch of Snabrough

Loch of Sotersta

Loch of St Tredwell

Loch of Stackhoulls

Loch of Stanefield

Loch of Stanydale

Loch of Stavaness

Loch of Stenness

Loch of Stourdale

Loch of Stourhoull

Loch of Swannay

Loch of Swartmill

Loch of Swinster

Loch of Tankerness

Loch of Tingwall

Loch of Torness

Loch of Trebister

Loch of Troswickness

Loch of Ustanoss

Loch of Valtigarth

Loch of Vastray

Loch of Vatnagarth

Loch of Vats-Houll

Loch of Vatsetter

Loch of Vatster

Loch of Vatswick

Loch of Vollister

Loch of Voxterby

Loch of Wasbister

Loch of Wasdale

Loch of Watsness

Loch of Welland

Loch of Westerwick

Loch of Westhill

Loch of Whitebrigs

Loch of Windhouse

Loch of Winneries

Loch of Winyadepla

Loch of Winyapund

Loch of Withamo

Loch of the Aigans

Loch of the Brough

Loch of the Clubb

Loch of the Graand

Loch of the Hadd

Loch of the Hog Holm

Loch of the Stack

Loch of the Ward

Lunga Water of Nibbon

Marrofield Water

Mauns TUllock's Waters

Model Yacht Lake

Muckle Harold's Water

Muckle Lunga Water

Muckle Vandra Water

North Black Water

North Water of Wormadale

Petterdale Water

Sminadale Water

Soolmisvird Waters

South Black Water

South Water of Wormadale

Trolladale Water

Water of the Wicks

Waters of Cruss

Fish Species in Orkney Islands

3 species recorded across Orkney Islands's rivers, lakes:

Brown trout	2 waters
Arctic char	2 waters
Sea trout	1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch in Orkney Islands?+

Waters in Orkney Islands hold Brown trout, Arctic char, Sea trout.
Do I need a licence to fish in Orkney Islands?+

A valid Environment Agency (EA) rod licence is required to fish all rivers, canals and most stillwaters in Orkney Islands. Licences are available from gov.uk. Club membership or a day ticket is required on most waters in addition to the rod licence.
What is the close season in Orkney Islands?+

The statutory close season on rivers in England and Wales runs from 15 March to 15 June. There is no close season on canals and stillwaters, though some clubs impose voluntary bans. Always check with the local club before fishing.
Which are the best rivers to fish in Orkney Islands?+

PiscaMaps covers 2 rivers in Orkney Islands. Notable waters include Burn of Dale, Suso Burn. Each river page includes species information, access notes, close season dates and a location map.
Are there stillwaters to fish in Orkney Islands?+

Yes — PiscaMaps lists 411 stillwaters in Orkney Islands, including Bays Water, Beena Water, Bena Water. Many are day ticket venues; some require club membership.

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