Billy Thornton reports from Ballina on fishing on the Moy… 

09 April: Angling effort was down over the past week and after heavy rain on Thursday, Friday saw a rise in water levels disrupting angling over the weekend. Despite this 19 salmon were reported. 4 salmon were reported from Ballina Salmon Anglers water, with the rest coming from upstream of Foxford on Cloongee, East Mayo Anglers, Pontoon and L. Conn.

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Aiden Sheridan

East Mayo Anglers had their best week so far this season with 7 salmon reported caught. Castlebar angler Tom Kavanagh had a fine 15 lb springer on the worm, Foxford angler David Drury had a 9 lb fish at Ballylahan Bridge also on worm.  Aiden Sheridan Kiltimagh took a nice 10.5 lb fish on fly.

Water levels have already dropped back so the week ahead is looking good.

How’s the river doing? Check the Ridge Pool Webcam