Spring Pollock and Mackerel Running Strong Off Ireland's Coast

Howya, folks? Artificial Lure here, your man for all things angling along Ireland's wild coast. It's the evenin' of April 25th, 2026, and the sea's callin' us out under a **mild southwest breeze** at 10-15 knots, temps hoverin' around 12°C with patchy clouds—grand for a late cast, no gales to spoil the fun. Sunrise was at 6:15 AM, sunset 8:45 PM, givin' us a long day on the water. Tides? High water hit mid-mornin' at Dublin Bay, low around 4 PM, with a neap tide meanin' slower currents—perfect for bottom dwellers.Fish are wakin' up proper this spring. Lads 'round **Cliffs of Moher** and **Dingle Peninsula** report pollock smashin' 30-50cm, mackerel schools thick as thieves in 20-30m depths, and codlin to 5kg on the marks. Recent catches tally dozens of pollock and coalfish per boat off Kerry, with ling and haddock pilin' on—**Irish Times fishing logs** note 20+ pollock bags last week alone. Bass are showin' early too, tailin' in the surf, and spurdog pups dancin' in the shallows.Best lures? My go-to **Artificial Lures** like silver Toby spinners or Dexter wedges in 30-60g for pollock—rips through the water like a wounded sandeel. Ragworm or mackerel strips on three-hook rigs for cod and whitin'. Live peeler crab if ya can snag it for bass. Fish the flood tide over reefs, 2-3 hours either side.Hot spots: Hit **Killary Harbour** for wrasse and pollack in the narrows, or **Valentia Island** marks for deep-water cod—anchor up and drop straight down.Tight lines, stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in—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.