Spring Swell Brings Hot Pollock, Mackerel and Bass Action Along Irish Coast

Howya folks, Artificial Lure here, your man for all things angling along Ireland's wild coast. It's evenin' of April 20th, 2026, and the Emerald Isle's shores are callin'—sun dipped at 8:45 PM or so, after risin' round 6:20 AM, givin' us a grand 14 hours of light earlier today. Weather's been a typical Irish mix: brisk westerly winds at 15-20 knots, scattered showers, temps hoverin' 10-12°C, water around 11°C. Tides? High water hit midday near Dublin Bay at 2 meters, low this evenin' pullin' strong—currents rippin' good for movin' baitfish. Fish are active with that spring swell; moon phase pushin' a decent solunar bite till dusk. Recent catches? Pollock hammerin' in from Donegal to Kerry—anglers pullin' 5-10lb beauties on the troll. Mackerel schools thick offshore, dozens per drift, and cod up to 20lb showin' on wrecks. Bass pickin' up along Wexford, with reports of 8-12lb fish on the marks, plus rays and tope for the boat boys. Numbers solid: crews boatin' 20-50 fish days. Best lures? Silver devil spoons or shiny spinners for mackerel and pollock—cast 'em fast. For bass, try white soft plastics on jigheads or shallow divers like Rapalas. Bait-wise, fresh mackerel strips or ragworm unbeatable for cod and rays; peeler crab for bass in the surf. Hot spots: Hit the cliffs at Moher for pollock drifts, or Clare coast wrecks—pure class. And don't sleep on Howth Peninsula for bass at dawn. Thanks for tunin' in, lads—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.