As you say ,the piers are the better spots for the mackerel , but get there as early as you can , most of the north east piers will produce mackerel when they are in .just abit info on Mackerel,how far do them come in just want to takes kids for them,but all the piers get full that time of year so any good spots for kids to try,cheers
or would it be better to get there sunrise lol:notworthy