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European Eel Fishing in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire has 7 shore marks rated for european eel. They're ranked below by how strongly european eel show at each spot, with today's live conditions beside every mark — so you can pick a spot that's worth fishing right now, not just on paper.

When to go

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Best months: May–Oct · green months are prime, the outlined box is this month.

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Time of day Night sessions clearly outfish daylight

Best european eel marks in Pembrokeshire

Ranked by how strongly european eel show at each mark. The chip on the right is today's live fish forecast.

Cleddau Bridge Worth a try for european eel
Today 65 Good

Night sessions can produce; fish worm or fish baits tight to the bank/structure and expect snags.
Pennar Gut Worth a try for european eel
Today 65 Good

Summer nights in the creeks; small fish or worm baits on the bottom, expect bites in quieter eddies.
Pembroke Castle Millpond Worth a try for european eel
Today 65 Good

After dark in warmer months; fish a worm or fish strip tight to the margins and be ready for snags.
Llangwm Ferry Worth a try for european eel
Today 65 Good

After-dark bonus on rag/fish baits; keep gear robust enough to lift clear of weed/mud and watch for slack-line takes.
Carew Castle Tidal Mill Worth a try for european eel
Today 65 Good

After dark in warm months; fish smelly baits on the bottom and keep tackle simple.
Carew Quay Worth a try for european eel
Today 65 Good

After dark in summer; fish smelly baits close to the edge; watch rods as takes can be sharp and sudden in tidal flow.
Carew River Shows occasionally for european eel
Today 65 Good

Can show after dark in warmer months; fish worm baits close to reed/weed lines—expect occasional nuisance bites.

Planning ahead? The live fish forecast map compares these marks across the week.

Tactics for european eel

Top baits, best first

  1. Ragworm
  2. Mackerel Strip
  3. Lugworm
  4. Squid

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Running Ledger
  2. Flowing Trace
  3. Boom Ledger (Anti-Tangle)

Full tactics, seasonal detail and more baits are on the European Eel species guide.

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