A view of the River Dee at Farndon

Welcome to
Dee Anglers

We are based in Cheshire & North Wales with affiliated fishing rights in Cheshire and Shropshire.

All anglers fish at own risk on club or affiliated waters.

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Waters

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River Dee
(Farndon & Holt)


Fishing on The River Dee
Fishing on The River Dee
Fishing on The River Dee

Address:
River Dee around Fardon and Holt

Access to four and a half miles of the stunning River Dee. It offers some great year round fishing.

Winter fishing can be especially good where the fish shoal up in the cold weather. Predator fishing is good here to with pike over 20lb and Perch over 3lb caught.

TIP: The river has fresh cold water running through it on Thursdays and Sundays from Bala Lake where the river starts, when they open the gates to release water from the lake which can make fishing more difficult.

Known Species:
Chub, Barbel, Perch, Roach, Dace,Eel, Brown Trout

Dee Anglers Association Beats 5, 7, 8 & 9 map
Dee Anglers Association Beats 6 & 6a map

2021 UPDATE:
BEAT 5 is no longer a Dee Anglers Beat

Dee Anglers Association Beats 10 & 11 map

Montgomery Canal
(Lower Frankton)

This stretch of the Montgomery Canal set in beautiful surroundings, starts from Bridge No 69 at the Junction with the Llangollen Canal at Lower Frankton through Frankton Locks to just beyond Lockgate Bridge No 70 on the Montgomery Canal proper. It also includes the basin and Weston Arm. There is good parking with ample space at both ends of the stretch. The post code for the parking at the Llangollen Canal junction (Bridge No 69) is SY11 4PB.

When visiting this stretch to fish, please respect the areas sign posted No Fishing particularly around the locks and mooring positions.

Fishing at Montgomery Canal
Montgomery Canal map

Llangollen Canal Stretch
(Prees Branch)

The Prees Branch leaves the main line between Whitchurch and Ellesmere. It was sometimes known as the Edstaston Branch but is more commonly known as the Prees Branch even though it never actually reached the town that gave it this name. At the junction with the main line there is a red brick cottage with stables at the back. The arm was about 5 miles long and started off by heading south eastwards.

The only part of the branch which is still navigable is the first half mile, this is said to be a beautiful stretch of canal which was still in use when other parts of the system were abandoned. This is because there were clay quarries at the end of the half mile and the clay was used to "puddle" other canals.

The quarry is now a Hire Boat base which means the future of this stretch is secure and is used frequently by boats and anglers. There are two "charming" lift bridges in the navigable stretch and a rare canal skew bridge though this isn't too surprising as the engineer, William Jessop, built the first ever skew bridges in the world (on the Rochdale Canal). Past the new marina, at the village of Dobson's Bridge, the arm is no longer navigable though it does hold water for another mile or so. There are some houses on its banks and the tow path is in very good condition. This area is very popular with naturalists because of its interesting plant life.


Llangollen Canal Stretch map

At the village of Waterloo there is an accommodation bridge and then, near to the road T-junction (sign posted Wem and Whixall) there is a brick canal bridge (No.5). Edstaston is just another mile away but by the time the canal reaches the village it is completely dry. The road bridge is now blocked but, as the line turns north east, there is still a canal warehouse and a wharf. Three quarters of a mile further on the cut reaches the B5476 at Quina Brook (6 miles south of Whitchurch). There used to be lime kilns here to the west of the road, in fact, there still is but they are now a pig sty - literally! Construction ended here at Quina Brook; 2 miles short of Prees which is situated to the east.

Affiliations

Port Sunlight Angling Club (Canal & River Stretches)

Dee Anglers are allowed to fish the stretches of the Shropshire Union Canal at Backford, Christleton and also the River Weaver navigation at Sutton Weaver.


Shropshire Union Canal (Backford Bridge to Croughton Bridge)

Address: From the A41 at Backford to Wervin Road

The middle of this stretch is Pretty Bridge (134) where Caughall Road crosses the canal and stretches to the left of the bridge to Backford Bridge (133) where the A41 crosses over the Canal and to the left of Pretty Bridge as far as Croughton Bridge (135) where Wervin Road Crosses just after it branches off to the left before it goes under motorway.

Fishing at Shropshire Union Canal
Shropshire Union Canal map

Shropshire Union Canal (Christleton)

Address: Parallel with the A41 (Whitchurch Road) Christleton, Between Greenfield Lock and Rowton Bridge

This stretch of the Shropshire Union Canal runs alongside the A41 (Whitchurch Road, Christleton) from the A41 ring road bridge as far as Rowton Bridge past the Cheshire Cat Public House. With fishing on the stretch under the direct control of PSAC.

There are various access points to the tow path along its length with various options for parking.

Fishing at Shropshire Union Canal
Shropshire Union Canal map

Shropshire Union Canal (Croughton Bridge to Meadow Lane Bridge 139)

Address: Wervin Road

This water is the continuation of the Shropshire Union Canal at the end of the Backford stretch from Croughton Bridge No 135 to Meadow Lane Bridge 139.

Fishing at Shropshire Union Canal
Shropshire Union Canal map

River Weaver Navigation (Sutton Weaver)

Address: Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, A56

This stretch of the Weaver Navigation starts from where the A56 crosses the Navigation at the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge between Sutton Weaver and Frodsham up stream for about 720 metres. Fishing on this stretch is under the direct control of PSAC.

The river here is deep and wide with a good head of coarse fish including Carp, Bream, Pike, Eels, as well as mixed silvers.

Fishing at River Weaver Navigation
River Weaver Navigation map

PLEASE BE ADVISED

River Dee Beat 7 is now under the ownership of Port Sunlight Angling but can still be fished on a Dee Anglers Card but please make yourselves aware of their rules and regulations at www.psac.co.uk

Dee Anglers is now a&iliated with Lymm Angling for their CANAL fishing only please visit their website for the stretches covered but shortened list attached below, once again make yourself aware of the clubs rules and regulations at www.lymmanglingclub.com

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Water Location Postcode What3Words Type Key Required Overstamp Required 15th March - 15th June? Fisk Stock
Bridgewater Canal Runcorn WA7 1JH either.scope.friday Canal No No 4½ miles in total, specimen roach, perch, bream, carp, tench, pike .
Llangollen Canal Wrenbury Heath (Bridge 13 -15) CW5 8ED hinders.fidgeting.agreed Canal No No 3½ miles in total (Bridge 13-22), roach, perch, bream, carp, tench, pike .
Llangollen Canal Wrenbury Hall (Bridge 15-22) CW5 8EQ passively.outraged.animates Canal No No Roach, perch, bream, carp, tench, pike .
Llangollen Canal Wrenbury Hall (Bridge 15-22) CW5 8HG handfuls.latter.according Canal No No Roach, perch, bream, carp, tench, pike .
Llangollen Canal Grindley Brook (Bridge 25 - 32) SY13 4QH rucksack.dearest.sped Canal No No Believed to contain good roach, perch, bream, carp, tench, pike .
Shropshire Union Canal Beeston Length (Bridge 107-109) CW6 9NJ sushi.screamed.pizzeria Canal No No 3 miles in total, roach, bream, carp, chub, pike, etc.
Shropshire Union Canal Shady Oak (Bridge 109-111) CW6 9UE liability.districts.libraries Canal No No Large shoals of bream and roach, large carp, eel and pike.
Shropshire Union Canal Huxley (Crows Nest Bridge 111-113) CH3 9BD crescendo.gift.repeating Canal No No Roach, bream, carp, chub, pike, etc.
Shropshire Union Canal Chester (Bridge 113-120) CH3 9BD crescendo.gift.repeating Canal No No Roach, bream, carp, chub, pike, etc.

Rules

All anglers fish at own risk on club or affiliated waters

  • All members use Association waters at their own risk. The River Dee is a wild natural ‘spate’ river with steep banks which are often slippery particularly after rain. Members are urged to take precautionary measures to ensure their own safety.
  • Membership cards MUST be carried at all times when fishing Association waters, members may also be asked to show additional identification by bailiffs or Committee members.
  • ALL MEMBERS MUST BE IN POSESSION OF A VALID ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FISHING LICENCE, NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Junior members must be accompanied by an adult member at all times.
  • Environment Agency close season for coarse fish on rivers is to be observed on the River Dee by all members, additionally there will be no fishing for Eels, Flatfish or Salmonoid species during this period. Currently this is between 15th March – 15th June inclusive.
  • No night Fishing on Association waters.
  • No fish to be introduced to or removed from Association waters, all fish should be handled with care and returned to the water quickly.
  • No fires, radios or camping on Association waters.
  • Fish should not be retained in keepnets for more than 6 hours or longer than the duration of an official match.
  • No more than 2 rods may be in use at the same time.
  • All members must have a Landing net and disgorger available when fishing on Association waters.
  • Individual anglers may not occupy more than 1 swim at a time.
  • Terminal tackle must not be in the water when any rods are unattended.
  • There are often livestock on Association waters, where there are, members MUST NOT restrict the ability of the livestock to access the water. Do not fish in recognisable ‘cow drinks’ when livestock are present.
  • Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
  • All gates must be closed after use, do not block ANY gates with parked vehicles.
  • Anyone found to be leaving litter of any description WILL have membership revoked.
  • Matches will be run according to Nationally recognised Angling Trust match rules.

Note

  • Any member can report another to the Committee for breaching Bye Laws.
  • We do not issue Guest Passes under any circumstance.
  • On Affiliated Club Waters refer to their rules and close seasons, posted online.
  • The Committee might allow individuals to override these bye laws for the benefit of the club, e.g., Control of vermin/predators and work on waters.

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Membership

Membership runs from the 1st of January until the 31st of December.

  • Senior Membership: Those aged over 16 on the 1st of January
  • 2022 Membership Fee: £25
  • NOTE: Juniors can fish free but must be accompanied by a senior member

Tickets will be available from 1st December for the coming year and will be valid from the 1st December.

All members must be in possession of a current Environment Agency Rod Licence, when fishing club waters.

Memberships can be obtained from:

Chester Tackle Locker
140 Tarvin Rd, Chester CH3 5EE
01244 345069

Deeside Tackle
28 Chester Rd E, Shotton, Deeside CH5 1QA
01244 813674

Morrisons Tackle
38-40 Mount St, Wrexham LL13 8DW
01978 364460

Tackle and Baits
Unit 4, Central Trading Estate, Saltney, Chester CH4 8SW
01244 641684

The Tackle Store
30 Minerva Ave, Evans Business Centre, Chester CH1 4QL
01244 377472

Contact us

If you’d like to learn more about our club, membership or anything else, please get in touch.