Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Lerwick, United Kingdom ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

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Planning your next fishing trip in Lerwick, United Kingdom ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide tables, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide tables.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Lerwick, Shetland’s main town, offers outstanding saltwater sport with easy access to deep, productive North Atlantic waters. From shore-caught pollack and cod to boat sessions over wrecks and reefs for ling, haddock and mackerel, Lerwick is a prime destination for UK sea anglers seeking consistent action in rugged, tidal surroundings. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 19:3 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    45%
  • First Quarter Moon - 45% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 30th June
  • Distance to earth:
    384,752 km
    Proximity:
    49.2 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Lerwick
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:44 am - 07:44 am
  • minor Time:
    11:45 am - 01:45 pm
  • major Time:
    06:28 pm - 08:28 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:44 pm - 01:44 am
All times are displayed in the Europe/London timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +1 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 45% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -1 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Europe/London • Sun, 21 Jun 15:26 • 60.153, -1.144

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 21 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Tide Graph
04:10 am 10:51 am 05:03 pm 10:49 pm AM PM 6.36 ft 1.48 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
high 04:10 am 6.36 ft
low 10:51 am 1.48 ft
high 05:03 pm 5.31 ft
low 10:49 pm 2.82 ft
Tide Coefficient at 04:10 am is 69
Tide Coefficient at 05:03 pm is 45
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Lerwick, GB
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 6.73 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 1.15 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 52
low: , 2.66 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 6.36 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 1.48 ft
high: , 5.31 ft , Coeff: 45
low: , 2.82 ft
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
high: , 5.97 ft , Coeff: 60
low: , 1.84 ft
high: , 5.12 ft , Coeff: 40
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 2.89 ft
high: , 5.64 ft , Coeff: 52
low: , 2.1 ft
high: , 5.12 ft , Coeff: 40
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.89 ft
high: , 5.45 ft , Coeff: 48
low: , 2.33 ft
high: , 5.25 ft , Coeff: 43
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.79 ft
high: , 5.38 ft , Coeff: 46
low: , 2.46 ft
high: , 5.48 ft , Coeff: 48
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.62 ft
high: , 5.45 ft , Coeff: 48
low: , 2.53 ft
high: , 5.77 ft , Coeff: 55
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 2.49 ft
high: , 5.58 ft , Coeff: 51
low: , 2.56 ft
high: , 6.04 ft , Coeff: 62
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Lerwick

Lerwick, on the east coast of Shetland’s Mainland, sits right on a mix of natural rock ledges, deep channels and harbour structures that make it one of the most reliable sea fishing bases in the northern UK. Cold, clean North Atlantic water and strong tides keep baitfish and predators moving, so there’s usually something to target year-round, with peak action from late spring through early autumn.

Seasonal patterns around Lerwick are driven by water temperature and daylight. From April, increasing light brings in shoals of coalfish (saithe), small codling and early pollack along the rock edges and pier walls. June to September is prime time: mackerel, herring and garfish push in close, fuelling frantic sport on light spinning gear and providing fresh bait for bigger cod, ling and conger. Autumn sees fewer mackerel but often bigger cod and pollack from the deeper ground. Through winter, bites slow but never completely shut down; cod, coalies and flatfish remain catchable on bottom rigs from deeper marks and harbour areas that retain slightly warmer water.

Key habitats are rock ledges, harbour walls and offshore reefs. The rocks north and south of Lerwick offer steep drop-offs into 10–30+ metres, perfect for pollack, coalies and wrasse. The town’s piers, ferry terminal area and breakwaters draw bait and provide shelter, making them excellent for mixed-species sessions when the weather’s rough. Just offshore, reefs, banks and wrecks hold quality cod, ling, haddock and occasional rays; local charter boats work these areas efficiently when conditions allow.

Effective shore techniques are simple but need to be robust. For pollack and coalies, a 9–10ft spinning rod rated 20–40g with 20–30lb braid casts metals or soft plastics tight to the rocks. Let lures sink then retrieve steadily, using a stop–start lift to trigger takes. On bottom, a sturdy beach/rock rod with a 4–6oz lead and pulley or two-hook flapper covers cod, whiting and flatfish. Fresh mackerel strip, sandeel, squid and bluey are standout baits; tip with a sliver of fish or a small strip of luminous tubing for extra attraction in deeper, darker water.

Boat tactics out of Lerwick focus on vertical work over structure. Over reefs and wrecks, 20–30lb class outfits with 30–50lb braid fish pirks, Norwegian-style jigs or long flowing bait traces for cod, ling and haddock. Drop to the bottom, then work the lure 2–5m up, maintaining contact in the strong Shetland tides. On calmer days, lighter 12–20lb gear with small hokkai or shrimp rigs will quickly fill the bait bucket with mackerel and coalies.

Practical tactical tips include planning around tides and wind. Lerwick fishes best on moving water, especially the first two hours of the flood or ebb. A stiff onshore wind can colour the water and push bait in tight, improving daytime sport, but makes clean ground marks and sheltered harbour corners more comfortable and productive. Always carry spare rigs, heavier leads and abrasion-resistant leaders; the local ground is rough and tackle losses are part of the game. With a simple, robust setup and a focus on rock edges, pier structure and tide changes, Lerwick delivers consistent, no-nonsense sea fishing for visiting and local anglers alike.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lerwick area

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Lerwick Harbour - 1.09934065425km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lerwick. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Yellow Stack - 0.65928813152km , Brei Wick - 0.82099164655km , Twageos Point - 0.84008117845km , The Knab - 0.98919223459km , Lerwick Harbour - 1.09934065425km , Horse of the Knab - 1.10467220613km , Loch of Clickimin - 1.16527992556km , Brough Sound - 1.31628119425km , Leira Ness - 1.33849636525km , Voe of Leiraness - 1.45110378555km , Point of Scattland - 1.51341804972km , Holm of Mel - 1.51737311829km , Holm Sound - 1.63645712376km , Whalpa Taing - 1.7339722381km , Taing of Ham - 1.85734041639km , Croga Stack - 1.87888987635km , Holm of Sound - 1.9962178558km , Cro of Ham - 2.00956774386km , Ness of Sound - 2.1748383847km , Voe of Sound - 2.55811125948km , Bressay Island - 3.25182505615km , Green Head - 3.3509029038km , Holm of Beosetter - 3.67085025904km , Ward of Bressay - 3.71445789429km , Ovluss - 3.9954304691km , Holm of Gunnista - 4.04274771734km , Bressay Sound - 4.10351698394km , Ness of Trebister - 4.27633460082km , Voe of Cullingsburgh - 4.55609111933km , Gulber Wick - 4.63132997388km , Stacks of Vatsland - 4.88174032018km , Holm of Califf - 5.18261789876km , Kebister Ness - 5.20279544736km , Loder Head - 5.43992097184km , Inner Score - 5.54100062275km , Outer Score - 5.93783520123km , Holm of Setter - 6.14560267784km , Noss Sound - 6.33571748409km , Holm of Tronafirth - 6.73623105291km , Score Head - 6.74669619668km

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