Flint Shore, Dee Estuary
FreeFlint on the Dee Estuary is the high-tide mark of the three the source singles out, with flounder, dab, plaice, Dover sole, whiting and summer bass and mullet on offer.
Access: No day ticket mentioned by the source
Parking: The source gives no parking details.
Last updated: 13 October 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Flounder | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Dab | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Plaice | Summer |
| Dover sole | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Whiting | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Bass | Summer |
| Mullet | Summer |
| Codling | Winter |
The source says Flint is best fished over high tide. For the estuary as a whole it names flounder, dab, summer plaice, Dover sole (more likely near sunset), whiting, summer school bass and mullet, with codling in winter near the mouth and conger from the rougher, rockier areas. For flatfish it suggests size 1 to 2 long-shanked hooks on two or three hook rigs, and size 4 to 6 for Dover sole. Peeler crab is the top bait, with ragworm, lugworm and mackerel strip as alternatives. The map pin is on the Flint shoreline by the castle.
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