Fishing in Freshwater East

0.3 miles from Freshwater East

Freshwater East is a broad sandy bay with rocky edges and a gentle shelving beach; most shore anglers fish from the sand using surf tactics, with extra interest around the rocks at either end on bigger tides. Access is easy via the village/car park and a short walk onto the...

1.5 miles from Freshwater East

Swanlake Bay is a small, sheltered bay on the Pembrokeshire coast fished mainly from the shingle/sand and the adjacent low rock fringes; access is on foot via coastal paths with a short scramble down in places. It’s a mixed-ground mark with clean patches for flatfish and rays and kelpy edges...

2.3 miles from Freshwater East

Small sheltered quay at the head of a narrow tidal inlet (Stackpole Quay) with short-cast fishing from the harbour walls, slipway area and nearby rock edges. It’s mainly a light-tackle float/ledger mark for wrasse, pollack and mullet in the coloured tide, with occasional bass along the channel on the push...

2.3 miles from Freshwater East

Manorbier Bay is a broad sandy bay backed by dunes and cliffs, with easy access from Manorbier village/car parks to the beach and more technical fishing off the rocky edges at either end. It’s a classic surf-and-rough mix: clean sand in the middle for flatfish and rays/dogs, and kelpy rock/reef...

2.7 miles from Freshwater East

Manorbier Castle Beach is a sheltered sandy bay with rocky edges and patches of kelp-covered reef, fished mainly from the sand with optional short walks to the rockier corners at low water. Access is straightforward via the beach/valley paths from Manorbier, but expect soft sand and a tidal climb on...

2.7 miles from Freshwater East

Broadhaven (Stackpole) is a rough-ground rock ledge and low cliff mark on the Stackpole/Bosherston coast, fishing into kelp, gullies and broken reef with deep water not far out. Access is on foot via coast paths and short scrambles to the fishing ledges; it’s a classic Pembrokeshire rock mark best fished...