The River Dee

River Dee Management

Boat Licences

Boat Licences for Private and Commercial craft - available from Business Development Unit, Chester City Council, The Forum, Chester CH1 2HS

Tel: (01244) 402268/402600

Fishing Licences

In April 2007 the City Council granted a 5 year Licence to Prince Albert Angling Society (PAAS) for the fishing rights to most of the Council owned stretches of river bank. 

How to apply, information and costs.

Boat and Trailer Parking

Boat/Trailer Daily Parking £1 per hour / £2 for over 2 hours

Boat/Trailer Overnight Parking n/a
Overnight Boat/Trailer Parking (Weekly) n/a

Launching and Recovery

Slipways are available to the public for launch and recovery of trailed boats.

All boats must be licensed (as above) at the time of launching. Seasonal permits for launch and recovery are available.

Charges are as follows:

Daily Rate £18.50

Weekly Rate £36.00

Annual Rate £73.65 

Tidal Information

Please click the link below to see information about Tidal Times on the River Dee for the Chester Area.

Lifebelts

We provide and maintain lifebelts along the Council owned river bank. The lifebelts are inspected weekly for condition and repaired as needed. We work hard to ensure that should you ever need to use one, a lifebelt is available and in the best condition.

If you would like to report a damaged or missing lifebelt please contact us.

Riverside Heritage Trails

There are a number of heritage trails <<highlight with link to Heritage Trails>>> along the River Dee including Explore the Riverside Promenade and a trail to Discover Edgar's Field (a park on the southern bank of the river in Handbridge).

River Dee Ettiquette

When using a craft on the River Dee it is important to make sure that all users adhere to and are aware of the byelaws of the River. To view a full version of the Byelaws follow the link below;

Link to current version of River Dee byelaws  

When using the river people are also encouraged to respect/ be aware of other river users for the safety and enjoyment of all. To help reduce possible conflicts and accidents a Courtesy Code  for the river is available to view below;

Link to Current version of the River Dee Courtesy Code 

General Enquiries

For general River Enquiries contact:  
Chester City Council Call Centre Tel: (01244) 402477