Eastern Cleddau

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

The Eastern Cleddau is one of Pembrokeshire's most celebrated rivers, rising in the foothills of Mynydd Preseli and flowing in a south-westerly direction for approximately 22 miles before joining the Western Cleddau to form the Daugleddau Estuary. The final four miles of the river are tidal. Fast-flowing and set within some of Wales's most unspoilt natural surroundings, the Eastern Cleddau is a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognised for its exceptional ecological value. The river is renowned as a migratory fish river, offering outstanding opportunities for sea trout (known locally as sewin), salmon, and wild brown trout across a season that runs from April through October.

Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Eastern Cleddau and what's needed to catch them.

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Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Common Roach

Rutilus rutilus

European Eel

Anguilla anguilla

Rudd

Scardinius erythrophthalmus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Eastern Cleddau. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Eastern Cleddau At Canaston Bridge

Flow Station

Know where you can legally fish on Eastern Cleddau

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Wales licenses and regulations

Wales Boating Regulations

Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for inland waterways across England and Wales (boat licensing and navigation rules). For coastal boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies.

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Wales Fishing License

Wales uses the same GOV.UK rod licence system as England - a single Environment Agency licence is valid in both countries, required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel.

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Wales Fishing Regulations

Natural Resources Wales (not the Environment Agency) sets and enforces the angling byelaws in Wales - close seasons, methods, catch limits, and salmon/sea-trout rules. These are distinct from the England byelaws despite the shared licence.

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Wales Stream Access Laws

Natural Resources Wales' Angling Code, the closest official guidance on access for anglers in Wales. As in England there is no general right to fish - you need permission from the fishery owner or a permit/club membership.

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