Eastern Cleddau · Pembrokeshire
The Bont
Passport scheme
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Bag limit of 1
You may take up to 1 fish. Check the rules below.
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0.75 miles of fishing
On the Eastern Cleddau.
About The Bont
The Bont is approximately ¾ mile (1.2km) of single bank fishing for sea trout (sewin), salmon and trout on the Eastern Cleddau, with 22 lies and pools in all. The Passport says there is a strong run of sea trout from mid May, when the larger fish run, to mid September. Some of the sewin hang around into October, but by then the main interest is the autumn salmon run. Brown trout can be caught all season.
The Passport suggests an 8 to 9ft rod, or up to 10ft. Floating lines or slow sinkers are best for sewin, but for salmon and sewin early in the season or late at night a sink tip is preferable. The river does not suit sinking lines unless it is just after a spate or you intend to fish only one of the deeper pools. Two rods may be useful, one of which can be ready for the later fishing, and the largest fish seem to strike in the early hours. Thigh waders are usually sufficient, although chest waders are recommended.
The beat is mostly left in its natural state, so getting to the water can be difficult in places. Members of Pembrokeshire Anglers Association may occasionally be fishing, so exclusivity is not guaranteed. Hooks must be barbless, there is a one fish bag limit, salmon are catch and release at all times and night fishing is permitted. Dogs are allowed if kept under control. The beat operates a wash-off policy. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Wading
- Wading allowed
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
The beat page prints no ticket price on 30 October 2026. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 0.75 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for The Bont
Barbless hooks only. One fish bag limit. Catch and release for salmon at all times. Night fishing permitted. Dogs allowed but must be kept under control at all times. The beat operates a wash-off policy. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the Eastern Cleddau.
Conditions on the Eastern Cleddau
The river
The Eastern Cleddau, Cleddau Ddu in Welsh, is a river in Pembrokeshire, west Wales, of about 21 miles. It rises in the foothills of the Preseli Mountains at Blaencleddau, in the parish of…
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FAQ
The Bont FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing The Bont, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on The Bont at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on The Bont?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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