Species profile
European Squid
Squid fishing from Wicklow piers on autumn nights, where to stand, how to work egi jigs and when the main runs arrive under the lights.
Eric, Greystones · Reviewed Apr 2026 · IFI-aligned
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Squid fishing from Wicklow piers on autumn nights, where to stand, how to work egi jigs and when the main runs arrive under the lights.
In season
September to DecemberIn season now
Typical size
Mantle length 15 to 30 cm; 100 to 400 g
Conservation
Release advised
Season on the coast
Peak and catchable months on the Wicklow shore.
Peak Oct to Nov · catchable Sep to Dec
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Where they live
Mid-water to surface around lit harbour walls where baitfish concentrate under artificial light at night.
What to use
Egi squid jigs · Sabiki rigs with small fish strips · Live or dead baitfish under a float
How to fish them
Fish dedicated egi jigs beneath pier lights, working a dart-and-sink rhythm and counting down to find the exact depth where squid are holding.
Suggested gear
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Egi squid jig size 2.5
Standard autumn egi size for Irish pier squid.
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Egi jigging rod
Light, sensitive rod for working egi jigs.
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Squid jig sampler pack
Mixed colours and sizes for finding what works.
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Wicklow marks
Greystones Harbour & PierPier
Sheltered marina pier, ideal for families and beginners. Good wrasse, pollock, mackerel and an established autumn squid fishery.
Wicklow Town PierPier
Deep-water working-harbour pier. Pollack, coalfish, winter whiting; rare connection to autumn shore-tope traffic on big distance baits.
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Based in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, fishing the Irish coast since 2018
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