MERSEY
- Saltwater
- Estuary
MERSEY
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 32
- Boat Ramps
- 4
- Access Points
- 1
- Species
- 26
The River Mersey is a significant tidal estuary flowing through Cheshire West and Chester in northwestern England. Historically impacted by industrialization, the river's water quality has improved substantially in recent decades, leading to a notable recovery of its fish populations and making it a compelling destination for anglers seeking urban and estuarine fishing opportunities.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at MERSEY and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Blonde Ray
Raja brachyura
Blue Whiting
Micromesistius poutassou
Common Sole
Solea solea
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Dab
Limanda limanda
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
European Pilchard
Sardina pilchardus
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
European Smelt
Osmerus eperlanus
European Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
Grey Gurnard
Eutrigla gurnardus
Lemon Sole
Microstomus kitt
Lesser Spotted Dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
Lesser Weever
Echiichthys vipera
Lumpsucker
Cyclopterus lumpus
Poor Cod
Trisopterus minutus
Pouting
Trisopterus luscus
Red Gurnard
Chelidonichthys cuculus
Red Seabream
Pagellus bogaraveo
Spotted Ray
Raja montagui
Thornback Ray
Raja clavata
Undulate Ray
Raja undulata
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on MERSEY. 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.
Know where you can legally fish on MERSEY
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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