A substantial working harbour pier with deep-water access close in. The outer pier wall drops into a channel that holds pollock, coalfish, whiting and the occasional bass. Codling move in during winter nights. Whiting are reliable through the colder months, confirmed across the regional guides. The harbour mouth area produces flounder and dabs on the bottom. Home harbour of Wicklow Boat Charters, when the boats are catching tope close in during October to November, distance casts from the pier head can connect with stragglers (shore-caught tope to over 40 lb documented in the area).
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SSE 26
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1.0m
Swell
Flooding · High in 6h 21m
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Deep harbour pier, winter whiting and pollock, occasional autumn tope traffic on big baits at range.
Species · 7 min read
Mackerel Fishing Ireland 2026
Mackerel arrive off Wicklow in late May. Best marks, rigs and timing for shore mackerel in Ireland, updated 2026.
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Pollack & Coalfish Ireland 2026
Pollack and coalfish from Wicklow rocks and piers in 2026: ID tips, lures and marks as pollack peak from late May through summer.
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Night Fishing from Irish Shores: Complete Guide
Why fishing after dark produces more and bigger fish: the species, marks, gear and safety essentials for night shore fishing on the Wicklow coast.
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Baits
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Access
Follow signs for Wicklow harbour from the town centre. Short drive from the main street.
Parking
Free parking on the pier and in the adjacent harbour area. Wicklow town has additional parking nearby.
Where to top up
Wicklow town centre has fishing tackle shops within easy walking distance of the pier.
Tackle
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12ft pier rod (medium)
Comfortable length for walls, float work and lures.
Feather rig pack
Mackerel and pollack sessions made simple.
Sabiki rig pack
Great for small baitfish when shoals are in.
20 to 30g metal lure set
Metals for quick, mobile spinning from piers.
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