The arrival of the mackerel shoals in eagerly awaited by anglersĀ in many coastalĀ localities each season andĀ anglers can be disappointed when weather and other uncontrollable conditions upset the timetable of this great annual event. Clogherhead in Co Louth is one such location and news is that good shoals have arrived recently.Ā Early mornings have more of an autumnal feel about them now and such was the case for a 5am sortie to Clogherhead for some mackerel during the week.
There were certainlyĀ lots of mackerel about on the last of the flood and the first of the ebb and although some anglers commented on the smallerĀ size of the fish, there were some good sized fish as well. In any case all of the anglers present got their quota of omega 3 rich fish for themselves, their friends and families, nothing healthier!! The local seal populationĀ seemed more interested in line caught mackerel than going to get a few for themselves, so be advised that you will have to be quick on the reel.Ā So if you fancy some nice fresh mackerel Clogherhead is well worth a visit at the minute. It is also a great placeĀ for young anglers to have the experience of catching their very first fish!
