🎣 Fishing in Pembrokeshire: The Best Coarse, Trout & Estuary Fishing Near Hungerford Farm Touring Caravan Park
Pembrokeshire isn’t just about beaches and coastal walks — it’s also a fantastic county for freshwater and estuary fishing. Whether you prefer coarse fishing on peaceful lakes, casting a fly for trout, or exploring the tidal waters of the Cleddau estuary, you’ll find great fishing spots within easy reach of Hungerford Farm Touring Caravan Park.
Below is a guide to the best coarse, trout and estuary fishing locations — all with approximate distances from Hungerford Farm (SA68 0NY).
🐟 1. Llys y Fran Lake – Trout & Coarse Fishing
Distance from Hungerford Farm: approx. 17 miles / 30 minutes
A premier Pembrokeshire fishery with rainbow trout, coarse species (perch, roach, pike) and excellent facilities including a visitor centre and café. Great for full-day sessions.
🎣 2. Llawhaden Angling – Coarse Fishing
Distance: approx. 6 miles / 12 minutes
A calm and friendly coarse lake stocked with carp, roach, tench and bream. Easy access and ideal for families or relaxed anglers.
🐠 3. Holgan Farm Fishery (Clunderwen) – Carp & Coarse Fishing
Distance: approx. 10 miles / 20 minutes
A popular coarse fishery with carp into double figures and mixed species across well-maintained lakes. Perfect for pleasure and specimen anglers.
🐟 4. New Mill Trout Farm (near Narberth) – Trout Fishing
Distance: approx. 8 miles / 16 minutes
A friendly trout fishery offering stocked rainbow and brown trout. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, with options for bait or fly.
🎣 5. Nant y Coy Fishery (Wolfscastle) – Trout Fishing
Distance: approx. 22 miles / 40 minutes
A beautiful, spring-fed fly fishery offering clear-water trout fishing in a serene valley setting.
🐠 6. Walden’s Lake (Haverfordwest) – Coarse Fishing
Distance: approx. 12 miles / 22 minutes
A well-kept, peaceful coarse lake near Haverfordwest, stocked with carp, tench and silver fish.
🌊 7. Fishing the Cleddau Estuary – Sea Trout, Bass & Estuary Species
Distance: approx. 8–12 miles depending on access point (15–25 minutes)
(Common access: Blackpool Mill, Hook, Landshipping, Lawrenny)
The Cleddau Estuary, often called the Hidden Waterway, is one of Pembrokeshire’s most rewarding tidal fishing spots. Its sheltered, winding channels support a wide range of fish species, offering something for both lure anglers and bait fishermen.
🔹 What You Can Catch
Sea trout (sewin) – especially in summer
Bass – excellent sport on lures and baits
Flounder & plaice
Mullet – challenging but rewarding
Occasional codling, whiting & school bass in colder months
🔹 Best Spots to Try
Hook – popular for bass and flounder
Lawrenny Quay – great for mullet and estuary species
Landshipping – quiet, scenic and excellent for flounder
Blackpool Mill – ideal for spinning for sea trout on the upper tidal reaches
The estuary is perfect for those looking to combine peaceful scenery with varied fishing opportunities — and all within a short drive from Hungerford Farm.
🎣 8. Treffgarne Gorge (Western Cleddau) – Wild Trout Fishing
Distance: approx. 20 miles / 35 minutes
For anglers seeking a more natural challenge, the upper Western Cleddau offers wild brown trout in beautiful woodland surroundings.
🎒 What You’ll Need
Most lakes require day tickets, and all freshwater anglers need a valid NRW rod licence. For estuary fishing, licences are not required, but local bylaws apply—especially for migratory species like sea trout.
🏕️ Your Perfect Fishing Base in Pembrokeshire
With coarse lakes, trout fisheries and the stunning Cleddau Estuary all within 10–30 minutes, Hungerford Farm Touring Caravan Park is perfectly placed for anglers looking to explore the best of Pembrokeshire’s inland and estuary fishing.
Whether you’re chasing carp, stalking wild trout, or casting into tidal waters for bass, you’ll find a fishing spot to suit every style.