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Fleetwood Seafood Hub

Fleetwood, located on the Lancashire coast, is a historic fishing town with a deep-rooted connection to the sea. While its large-scale distant-water trawling operations have diminished, it remains a vibrant hub for inshore fishing and seafood processing, contributing significantly to the regional economy.

Fleetwood tide times today

• Low water 06:10 (-3.3 m)
• High water 11:40 (+3.6 m)
• Low water 18:28 (-3.4 m)
• High water 23:57 (+3.3 m)

UK time. Heights relative to mean sea level, not chart datum. Not for navigation.

Weather and sea conditions at Fleetwood

7°C, overcast; wind NE 9 knots (force 3), gusts 14 knots; pressure 1009 hPa, rising slowly; visibility good (15 km); waves 0.3 m; sea temperature 10.7°C.

7-day sea forecast for Fleetwood

Day	Highest waves	Wind	Conditions
Wed 11 Nov	0.3 m	F3 NE, gusts 17 kt	Calm
Thu 12 Nov	0.7 m	F4 N, gusts 26 kt	Moderate
Fri 13 Nov	0.6 m	F3 W, gusts 15 kt	Moderate
Sat 14 Nov	1 m	F4 S, gusts 18 kt	Moderate
Sun 15 Nov	1 m	F4 SE, gusts 18 kt	Moderate
Mon 16 Nov	1.3 m	F5 E, gusts 29 kt	Moderate
Tue 17 Nov	1 m	F5 S, gusts 29 kt	Moderate

History

Once one of the UK's largest deep-sea fishing ports, Fleetwood's heyday saw a vast fleet supplying the nation with cod and haddock. The port played a crucial role in the post-war fishing boom, with its market and processing facilities being central to the industry's success.

Key Species

Today, Fleetwood's inshore fleet primarily lands species such as sole, plaice, turbot, bass, and shrimp. Shellfish, including crab and lobster, are also important catches for local fishermen.

Trade Role

Fleetwood's current trade role is focused on its extensive seafood processing sector, with numerous businesses handling, filleting, and preparing fresh and frozen fish. The port also supports a strong local wholesale market and supplies seafood to retailers and restaurants across the UK.

Seafood Businesses near Fleetwood

Species at Fleetwood

🐟 Plaice · 🐟 Sole · 🐟 Turbot · 🦐 Shrimp · 🦞 Lobster · 🦀 Crab

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