Dee (N. Wales)
- Saltwater
- Estuary
Dee (N. Wales)
- Saltwater
- Estuary
- Sq. miles
- 42
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 30
The Dee (N. Wales) is a designated transitional water body, an estuary system in Flintshire, United Kingdom. It is classified as a heavily modified water body under the Water Framework Directive, currently at moderate ecological potential. The system faces pressures from point source and diffuse pollution, with specific pollutants including phosphate and dissolved inorganic nitrate (DIN) identified as key issues. The target status for this estuary is to achieve "Good" ecological status by 2027.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Dee (N. Wales) and what's needed to catch them.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
Blonde Ray
Raja brachyura
Brill
Scophthalmus rhombus
Bull Huss
Scyliorhinus stellaris
Common Sole
Solea solea
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Cuckoo Ray
Leucoraja naevus
Dab
Limanda limanda
European Anchovy
Engraulis encrasicolus
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
Garfish
Belone belone
Golden Grey Mullet
Chelon auratus
Grey Gurnard
Eutrigla gurnardus
Lesser Spotted Dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
Lesser Weever
Echiichthys vipera
Poor Cod
Trisopterus minutus
Pouting
Trisopterus luscus
Spotted Ray
Raja montagui
Starry Smooth-hound
Mustelus asterias
Thicklip Grey Mullet
Chelon labrosus
Thornback Ray
Raja clavata
Tub Gurnard
Chelidonichthys lucerna
Turbot
Scophthalmus maximus
Undulate Ray
Raja undulata
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Dee (N. Wales). 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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BARON HILL
BARON HILL
HERON 2
LORD DELAMERE
LORD DELAMERE (POSSIBLY)
Know where you can legally fish on Dee (N. Wales)
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.
Wales licenses and regulations
Wales Boating Regulations
Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for inland waterways across England and Wales (boat licensing and navigation rules). For coastal boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies.
Wales Fishing License
Wales uses the same GOV.UK rod licence system as England - a single Environment Agency licence is valid in both countries, required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel.
Wales Fishing Regulations
Natural Resources Wales (not the Environment Agency) sets and enforces the angling byelaws in Wales - close seasons, methods, catch limits, and salmon/sea-trout rules. These are distinct from the England byelaws despite the shared licence.
Wales Stream Access Laws
Natural Resources Wales' Angling Code, the closest official guidance on access for anglers in Wales. As in England there is no general right to fish - you need permission from the fishery owner or a permit/club membership.
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