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Has anyone caught mackerel at the pier recently? I want to start stocking up for leopard sharks

I went to the Shelter island pier last week but it was dead. Out of couple dozens of poles only a few macks and some smelt in 3 hours. I don't know if it's the water temp or something else that is affecting the bite. Gonna try again when the water temp gets above 65.

Thanks for the insight. I usually go to Oceanside. Water temp is 61-62 right now

Whenever I make bait on my boat I'll start at MB jetty but if that doesn't produce my go to is always Crystal pier right next to it. 98% of the time it produces but lately with the thick red tide it may be tough