River Dee · Wrexham
River Dee, The Bathers
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Day tickets
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Bag limit of 4
You may take up to 4 fish. Check the rules below.
About River Dee, The Bathers
The Bathers is the club’s lowest beat, running from Bont Bridge, at the Pontcysyllte aqueduct, to between 150 and 300 metres below the railway viaduct, about 1.8 miles of double bank. On the left bank the run below Bont Bridge is good fly water for all species and the club calls the very deep, fast run under the aqueduct very good for salmon on the fly. Llyn Llewelyn is one of the biggest pools on the Dee: spinning is best at the head, the run off is good fly water, and the pool holds a large head of grayling. Llyn y Boat is good for salmon on the fly at the start and in the tail, and the whole pool is good for spinning.
Further down, the Long Meadow is very good for chub on maggot and worm, with salmon in the tail on fly and spinner. The run into the big bend is very good for salmon on the fly, the Dyke run is excellent, and there are three groynes below it that suit the fly and are excellent for spinning. Below the viaduct is a very deep pool, excellent for spinning with a tail that fishes well with the fly. The right bank is good for trout and grayling, with a good salmon fly run just below the aqueduct.
Maggots are allowed for coarse fish on this beat only, from 16 June to 1 March. The club’s tariff lists a trout and grayling day ticket at £25 and adult membership at £110. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only, Spinning, Bait
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
Day tickets
- Trout and grayling day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Price from the club’s tariff page, which does not show a year. The tariff does not list a salmon day ticket. Bought online or from the club’s ticket outlets.
- £25 per day
Season and syndicate rods
- Adult annual membership Season rod · 1 Jan to 31 Dec Price from the club’s tariff page, which does not show a year. Membership runs from 1 January to 31 December. Membership for 18 to 21 year olds is £55 and for under 18s it is free.
- £110 per season
Day tickets and booking
- Llangollen Maelor Angling Day tickets
Day tickets · Membership
Day tickets are sold online through the club’s ticket page and over the counter at Watkin and Williams in Berwyn Street, Llangollen, Foxons at Mile End Mill, Llangollen, and Corwen Manor Fishing in Corwen. Membership enquiries go to info@llangollen-maelor-angling.com.
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How River Dee, The Bathers compares on the River Dee
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Day tickets on the River Dee run from £10 to £25. The typical full-day rate is around £25, peaking in January.
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Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Catch & release
Bag limit: 4 fish
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Fishing rules for River Dee, The Bathers
A Natural Resources Wales rod licence is needed, and the day ticket or membership card must be carried and shown to a bailiff on request. No dogs on the club’s waters. All salmon must be returned. Spinning for trout and grayling is prohibited. Daily bag is four trout and grayling in any combination, with trout of at least 25.5cm and no more than two grayling of 30 to 38cm, and after that fishing may continue catch and release. The largest hook for trout, grayling or coarse fishing is a size 8. No night fishing except for sea trout. Salmon anglers have priority at all times, and anglers should keep at least 20 yards apart and move downstream through a pool at a steady pace. Anglers who have fished outside the UK or Ireland in the last three months must clean their tackle. Maggots are allowed for coarse fish on the Bathers beat only, from 16 June to 1 March. Juniors up to 12 may worm fish the Bathers beat. Trout and grayling fishing is fly only upstream of the Chain Bridge Hotel.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Dee.
Conditions on the River Dee
The river
The River Dee, Afon Dyfrdwy in Welsh, flows through North Wales and Cheshire. Most of it lies in Wales, with two sections forming the border and the stretch between Aldford and Saltney in England. It…
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Expected in November on the River Dee
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FAQ
River Dee, The Bathers FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Dee, The Bathers, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Dee, The Bathers at any one time?
The rod limit for River Dee, The Bathers is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference.
02What species can I expect to catch on River Dee, The Bathers?
River Dee, The Bathers holds Brown Trout, Grayling, Sea Trout, Salmon. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Wading arrangements for River Dee, The Bathers are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for River Dee, The Bathers — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
Parking details for River Dee, The Bathers are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
River Dee, The Bathers is fished by fly_only and spinning and bait. The fly recommendations section on the River Dee, The Bathers page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about River Dee, The Bathers — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Dogs are not listed as permitted on River Dee, The Bathers. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the River Dee.
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