mackerel season in howth

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jonnyfish · #1 Post by **jonnyfish** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 2:35 pm

when is it good to start fishing for mackerel of the cliffs at howth, anyone know...???

#2 Post by **Steve** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:21 am

Mackies normally arrive in May, then head back out of casting range for a few weeks in June. July will see an increase in numbers, with August and early September being peak times.

jonnyfish · #3 Post by **jonnyfish** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:26 am

Steve wrote:Mackies normally arrive in May, then head back out of casting range for a few weeks in June. July will see an increase in numbers, with August and early September being peak times.

Steve thanks for your reply. have been down there a few times over the past 2 or so weeks with nothing caught, just thought i missed the season...Ill wait till july and give it another go....Thanks again

#4 Post by **ian 123** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:20 pm

i was out der for a while now and im only getting pollock if thats any use!! macks will be in in early july