HUMBER UPPER
- Saltwater
- Estuary
HUMBER UPPER
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 4.8
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 4
The Humber Upper is a designated transitional water body within the larger Humber Estuary system in North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. It encompasses the tidal reaches of the River Trent as it flows into the estuary. This area is characterized by its estuarine environment, where freshwater from the river mixes with saltwater from the North Sea, creating a dynamic and productive ecosystem for a variety of saltwater fish species. The water body is managed under the Water Framework Directive and is recognized for its ecological importance.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at HUMBER UPPER and what's needed to catch them.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
European Smelt
Osmerus eperlanus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on HUMBER UPPER. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
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See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
England licenses and regulations
England Boating Regulations
Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for most inland canals and rivers in England and Wales, covering boat licences, registration, and rules of navigation. For coastal/sea boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.
England Fishing License
An Environment Agency rod fishing licence is required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in England. Buy a short-term or annual licence online via GOV.UK; junior licences are free but must be registered.
England Fishing Regulations
The official Environment Agency freshwater rod-fishing byelaws for England: close seasons, size and catch limits, permitted baits and methods, and rod limits. These apply in addition to holding a rod licence.
England Stream Access Laws
Closest official page on public access to land and water in England. Note there is no general public right to fish - fishing rights are privately owned, so you need the owner's or club's permission or a permit even where access on foot exists.
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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