The River Dee rises near Bailieborough in County Cavan and flows in a northeasterly direction for over 30 miles before emptying into the Irish Sea at the picturesque village of Annagassan in County Louth. Passing through Counties Cavan, Meath, and Louth, the river winds through the towns and villages of Kilmainhamwood, Nobber, Ardee, and Annagassan, offering a diverse range of water types and habitats that make it one of the more productive game fisheries on Ireland's east coast. The Dee supports stocks of native wild brown trout throughout its length, with Atlantic salmon and sea trout available in its lower reaches, drawing anglers from across Ireland and beyond.