Winter sea fishing, stop or not????

[agardiner22]

I was just wondering do any folks here stop fishing for winter or do they stop targeting their usual fish. I mainly fish for pollock and wrasse but was just wondering do I lay off them or what???? Is their any unwritten rules???? I know mack arent around and cod come about some areas. But does bass fishing still take place? Genuine question lads so feel free to post. As always its great to hear opinions from all over the country.
Thanks

[seafisherman]

this time of year is the best of it lad, the cod wil also be hitting the beaches shortly!! i wouldnt be putting away the rods yet!

[paul skelly]

This might be of help to ya

[Conger]

We switch from clare to cork for the winter to target other species as we find the winter fishing in clare slows up

[saving private brian]

no way mate,,,this is when it gets good,,,you gotta be ready for the roughness of winter,,i plan to change my fishing type this winter,,,open up new horizons,,,

[agardiner22]

This might be of help to ya

chart is great. gives good insight to whats going on

[sparkey+1]

I really look forward to the session on a freezing lashing gale force winds night... Dont want to put you of but its the best season for fishing IMHO

[dave316]

plus certain human species hibernate in Winter!!

[donal murphy]

i still sea fish in the winter but i start doing more pike fishing untill march

[myworldfishing]

Winter fishing is the best because it gets rid of the mac bashers and wimps. More room on the beaches..... Bring on the cold..

[dexs7]

Time to start targetting cod, whiting, coleys. I would suggest to stay away from rock marks as they can be lethal along with rough seas can be extremely dangerous. Time to find safer marks but not time to pack uo by no means. Darker evenings can tend to through up some nice suprises,

[ste c]

this is when it starts to get good mate but be prepared as it gets alot colder now i would suggest getting a good thermo jacket or suit if you dont have 1

[eddyfletch]

mainly in winter is when i fish ... nothing like that cold breeze hitting your face when wrapped up nice and warm watching your tip light in the dark and waiting for that hit ....... and most times in peace and quite what more do you want

[sammypants 13]

I want to start some winter sea fishing this year. Whats the winter fishing like in the shannon estuary? Might also get down to Greystones alswell as Im often in Dublin.

[daveyboy]

Just wondering what would be the average size of coalies/whiting/cod you'd catch in places like Greystones during the winter? Never really given it a shot

[Sweetwrasse]

Just wondering what would be the average size of coalies/whiting/cod you'd catch in places like Greystones during the winter? Never really given it a shot

Mainly all on the small side, but they do provide plenty bites to keep you busy. Early signs are that whiting sizes might be up a bit this winter though:D

[daveyboy]

Cheers, Would you generally cast in close for the coalies? lug and mac do the job?

[Sweetwrasse]

Cheers, Would you generally cast in close for the coalies? lug and mac do the job?

Yeah would normally get them within first 20-30 yards. Lug and mack should be spot on.

[daveyboy]

Thanks man, must try it out

[baitdigger]

Sadly, in general the fishing in Clare is very poor during the colder months. Once the cold sets in you can forget about your lures until late next spring. I did get all excited last year when a photo of two nice codling was put up by someone who does most of his fishing in the Shannon, but unfortunately he had a trip to Cork for them.
You will get bass right through on baits, flounder and coalies. Whiting tend to be small pin sized.

So your choices are-
1 Carry on as you are and see what you can find.
2 Travel to the East coast or cork for cod.
3 Take up knitting for the winter.