mackerel season in howth

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jonnyfish

mackerel season in howth

#1 Post by jonnyfish »

when is it good to start fishing for mackerel of the cliffs at howth, anyone know...???
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#2 Post by Steve »

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.
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#3 Post by jonnyfish »

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
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#4 Post by ian 123 »

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

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