Described by Ian Heaps as: "One of South. West Wales' best kept secrets", the Eastern Cleddau yields Sea Trout to doublefigures whilst the average size of fish caught by the daytime angler is usually between 1lb 8oz and 2lb 8oz

As with many rivers, fly fishing at night is best for the Sea Trout and most patterns containing blue and silver seem to work well. Spinning during the day is also very successful and a Mepps No 2 blue and silver generally produces good results. Most anglers prefer to stand in the middle of the river where the water is two to three feet deep and progressively cover the water in particular working the bankside lies.

Best times for fishing are after a spate when the river if fining off although if the water is coloured a bunch of freelined or trotted worms can be excellent for taking salmon whilst a single worm is good for the Sea Trout.

Anglers who traditionally fish coarse waters should remember that an Environment Agency Game Fishing licence is required for fishing for salmon and Sea trout on this water and that maggots are not allowed under local EA regulations. Salmon and Sea Trout Tarrif is £15 per rod per day, available at onsite shop.