River Mersey fish species
The river Mersey is once again flourishing with marine life following it’s industrial past. Below is a list of the salt water fish species in the river Mersey. Some are resident year round and others are seasonal visitors. If you are looking for what what fish you can catch in the River Mersey and when, then keep reading.
Dab
Year round resident flatfish
Flounder
Year round resident flatfish
Plaice
Non resident fish usually caught in the warmer months
Dover Sole
Non resident fish usually caught in the warmer months
Whiting
Non resident, can be caught occasionally in the warmer months, prolific in Winter.
Cod
Non resident species available mainly during Winter
Rockling
Small semi resident species, most often caught in Winter
Thornback Rays
Non resident, available in good numbers during the warmer months. Occasionally caught in mild Winters.
Dogfish
Non resident, can be caught year round. More abundant in Summer.
Congor Eel
Year round resident
Smoothhound
Non resident, available in Warmer months
Tope Pups
Non resident, occasionally caught in Warmer months
Bass
Non resident, available during warmer months
Silver Eel
Resident Eel population year round
Weaver Fish
Non resident, Summer only
The saltwater species of fish in the River Mersey should in theory become slightly more diverse as it becomes cleaner. It’s is possible to see seals on a fairly regular basis and also Dolphins but very rarely.
Infrequently recorded fish species found in the River Mersey include:
Haddock
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