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Pembrokeshire

Fly Fishing on the River Eastern Cleddau

2 beats 1 fishery

  • 1 beat sells day tickets

    You can book a day rod on the Eastern Cleddau without joining a club or syndicate.

  • 3 species listed

    Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.

  • 1 club or syndicate

    Membership water on the Eastern Cleddau, some with day tickets alongside.

About the River Eastern Cleddau

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 Mynachlog-ddu, and flows south west through a broad moorland valley to Gelli Hill, where the River Syfynwy joins it.

Where the Eastern Cleddau runs

The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.

River Eastern Cleddau at a glance

Length
21 miles
Source
Blaencleddau, in the Preseli foothills near Mynachlog-ddu
Mouth
Picton Point, where it meets the Western Cleddau to form the Daugleddau
Country
United Kingdom

Conditions now

Fish species

Anglers on the Eastern Cleddau can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.

Fishing Beats on the Eastern Cleddau

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Browse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the Eastern Cleddau. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.

Fisheries on the Eastern Cleddau

1 fishery available

Fishery operators offering bookable fishing on the Eastern Cleddau. Each listing covers tickets, accommodation, tuition, and equipment hire where available.

Clubs and syndicates on the Eastern Cleddau

1 club

Membership bodies holding water on the Eastern Cleddau. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list. Where a club's water is not listed as individual beats, it is not shown on the map above.

FAQ

Eastern Cleddau FAQs

Common questions about fishing the Eastern Cleddau, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.

01Can I fish the Eastern Cleddau?
Much of the water is privately managed, but plenty of it is open to visiting anglers through day tickets, syndicate places, and club memberships. FishingBeats lists 2 beats on the Eastern Cleddau, and each beat page shows who runs the water and how to book.
02How much does it cost to fish the Eastern Cleddau?
Prices vary by beat, season, and how many rods share the water. Whatever you book, an Environment Agency rod licence is needed on top of the ticket.
03When is the fishing season on the Eastern Cleddau?
The statutory trout season varies by region: on the Hampshire chalk streams such as the Test and Itchen it runs 3 April to 31 October, while rivers in the Thames catchment, including the Kennet, close on 30 September. Many fisheries set shorter dates of their own within that window, and grayling fishing carries on through the winter on many beats. Check the permit dates on each beat page before you book.
04What fish can I catch in the Eastern Cleddau?
Beats on the Eastern Cleddau list brown trout, sea trout, salmon. The mix varies from beat to beat, so check the species on the page for the water you want to fish.
05Do I need a licence to fish the Eastern Cleddau?
Yes. Anyone aged 13 or over fishing for trout, salmon, or coarse fish in England needs a valid Environment Agency rod licence, bought online in daily, weekly, or annual form. It's separate from the beat ticket or syndicate fee, so factor it in before you go.

2 bookable beats

And 1 fishery on the Eastern Cleddau

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