When is it a good time to go fishing for mackerel?

SimonS1237

I haven't gone fishing in a really long time, but the last time i did was like 6 years ago were i caught like 100 mackerel in like an hour. Would like to go back out and try fishing only problem is that i don't know when a good time to go is. i live in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin btw.

PopSensyDad

Hi SimonS1237,

I also fishing around Dublin.

Summer is the best time for mackerel. There is a very good chance since July until around November. (If you wouldn't mind about a slim chance, even in May/December.) We cannot wait a shoal, can we lol

I don't know well about boat angling, but their season is longer than the shore one I believe.

monty_python

And an hour before high tide to an hour after

Ultimate Seduction

Late July till they come in any real size and numbers.

I believe the early season mackerel don't taste great either

MysticMonk

I live on the east coast too and I can't remember catching any mackerel at all from shore for the past three years.
My theory is that offshore factory fishing has decimated the shoals to a point where its hardly worth bothering.

TheQuietFella

Ultimate Seduction wrote: »

Late July till they come in any real size and numbers.

I believe the early season mackerel don't taste great either

July I believe is the best time for Mackerel.

Bikerguy

Last year Clogherhead gave good numbers..if you are in Balbriggan.... well buy yourself a state licence and go for sea trout inMornington.... started in april.... or skeries for mackerel in august or so....


Just thinking...is it tooo early for mackerel? Can uou catch anything else on feathers? In this time of year lets say from harbour

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Bikerguy wrote: »

Last year Clogherhead gave good numbers..if you are in Balbriggan.... well buy yourself a state licence and go for sea trout inMornington.... started in april.... or skeries for mackerel in august or so....


Just thinking...is it tooo early for mackerel? Can uou catch anything else on feathers? In this time of year lets say from harbour

You'll always pick up some Pollock on feathers from a harbour pier.

Bikerguy

Kennedi Incalculable Clarinet wrote: »

You'll always pick up some Pollock on feathers from a harbour pier.

Will give it a go tomorrow at sunrise 5am.... will report back. Thanks chief

Bikerguy

Nothing....muddy water and windy.... so no point...as all i have are feathers.