Mackerel off the beach

Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:59 pm

Does anyone know off a spot to get mackerel off the beach, in south dublin or north wicklow. I am looking to get some fresh mackerel for bait. Just don't want be stuck on a pier with the bashers, just want go out for an hour or so and get fresh bait

Re: Mackerel off the beach

Wed Aug 24, 2011 7:24 pm

Sparkie wrote:Does anyone know off a spot to get mackerel off the beach, in south dublin or north wicklow. I am looking to get some fresh mackerel for bait. Just don't want be stuck on a pier with the bashers, just want go out for an hour or so and get fresh bait

good few on south beach greystones yesterday

Mackerel off the beach

Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:06 pm

Kilcoole is quite good as well

Re: Mackerel off the beach

Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:07 pm

There is loads of space off Dun Laoghaire pier that you won't get caught up with others. West pier (one nearest city centre) is probably the best. Few mackerel in there at the minute.

Re: Mackerel off the beach

Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:30 pm

Have had Mac and launce of Killiney Beach in the past, but haven't tried it this year!

Re: Mackerel off the beach

Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:00 am

Al was talking with one of the lads and they said they were running well in that area ;) might give it a go when i get some free time