River Dee
River Dee
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The River Dee is one of the most celebrated fishing rivers in the British Isles, though the name refers to two distinct rivers — the Scottish Dee flowing 81 miles from the Cairngorms through Royal Deeside to the North Sea at Aberdeen, and the Welsh Dee winding through North Wales. The Scottish Dee is world-famous as a premier Atlantic salmon river, tumbling down from the high Cairngorm plateau through Aberdeenshire, while the Welsh Dee is equally renowned for exceptional grayling fishing alongside salmon, sea trout, and wild brown trout. Both rivers offer extraordinary angling experiences in stunning landscapes, drawing anglers from across the globe.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at River Dee and what's needed to catch them.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on River Dee. 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 River Dee
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.
Scotland licenses and regulations
Scotland Boating Regulations
Scottish Canals is the public navigation authority for Scotland's canals, covering boat licences, permits, and navigation rules. For coastal and sea boating the UK-wide Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.
Scotland Fishing License
Scotland has no statutory rod licence for trout or coarse fishing (the only exception is the Border Esk). You instead need the permission of the landowner or permit holder; salmon and sea trout are fished via permits from the local fishery.
Scotland Fishing Regulations
Official gov.scot guidance on freshwater fisheries rules - close times for salmon and brown trout, protection orders, and the consents needed to catch salmon or freshwater fish. Check the page for current dates.
Scotland Stream Access Laws
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code grants broad public right of responsible access to most land and inland water (unlike England/Wales). Important: fishing is explicitly excluded from these access rights - you still need the relevant permit or the rights-holder's permission to fish.
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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