Irish Coast Spring Fishing: Pollock, Mackerel and Cod Off the Charts

Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** yer man from the Irish coast, bringin' ya the fishin' report for Monday evenin', April 6th, 2026, right here at 10 PM Irish time. Grand night for a yarn by the fire, but let's talk the craic on the waves.Weather's settlin' in nice—mostly clear skies accordin' to Met Éireann, light winds 5-10 knots westerly, temps droppin' from 12°C daytime highs to 8°C now, perfect for a late troll without freezin' yer tackle hand. Sunrise was 'round 6:45 AM, sunset at 8:30 PM, givin' us a long chase today with 13.5 hours of light.Tides 'round Dublin Bay and the west coast per tides4fishing charts: low water earlier at 4 PM (0.5m), high now pushin' 5m at 10 PM, then droppin' overnight—outgoin' tide perfect for feedin' fish tomorrow dawn. Solunar's average to high, major bites at dawn and dusk when the moon's risin' southeast.Fish are wakin' up proper this spring—pollock smashin' inshore reefs, mackerel schools thick from Kerry to Donegal, cod holdin' deeper marks, and early plaice flatfishin' sands. Recent catches from IFI reports and local boats: lads off Howth boated 50+ pollock to 8lb on feathers, 20 mackerel strings, plus spur dogs and rays; west coast charters tallied 30 cod up to 15lb, tope startin' to show on fresh mack bait. Activity's hot post-winter, warmer shallows pullin' 'em shallow.Best lures? Jigs and spinners in silver/chrome or dayglow for pollock and mackerel—Rapala X-Rap or Dexter wedges on 20-40ft depths. For cod and tope, pirk irons or soft plastics like curly tails in motor oil. Live baits rule: fresh mackerel strips or ragworm for bottom dwellers, lugworm best for plaice. Frozen sandeel or squid if ya can't get fresh.Hot spots right now: **Howth Harbour reefs** for pollock jiggin'—drop right in the tide rip. And **Cliff of Moher** ledges off Lahinch for mackerel and cod—boat or kayak if yer brave, watch the swells.Water's clearin' to 10m viz, get out early afore the tourists. Tight lines, stay safe out there!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.