All reports from the River Moy for the past week indicate that conditions have been difficult for angers, with water levels fluctuating and fish reluctant to take. Despite this and the substantial drop in angling effort, the system still yielded an impressive 250 salmon for the week, with some fisheries reporting a substantial release rate.
The Moy Fishery had an unproductive week, not surprising as the angling effort was extremely low. The lower river fisheries, Ballina Salmon Anglers’ water and Mount Falcon fished relatively well, accounting for just over 25% of the system’s reported catch. The mid Moy fisheries had a relatively quiet week, where Keith Harbison, N.Ireland, had one salmon of 5lbs to worm at Coolcronan, while at Armstrong’s, Tom Murray, Co. Offaly, had a nice fish of 11lbs. Visiting angler Micha Schweinsberg, Colorado, U.S.A. caught his first ever Atlantic salmon while angling on the Knockmore waters.
The waters in and around Foxford town were also relatively quiet, although angling effort here was also low. Upstream at Cloongee 18 salmon were recorded, where Andrew Craig, N.Ireland, landed four over two days. Wayne Byrne, Co. Offaly, released two which were taken on a spinner, while Billy Molloy, Co. Kilkenny, also enjoyed great sport spinning, releasing a total of eight salmon.
Visiting anglers to the East Mayo waters also enjoyed success, with Andy Ball, U.S.A. landing one grilse on fly. Callum Rudd, U.K., had one of 6lbs while spinning, with fellow U.K. angler Owen Bishop banking one small grilse using worm.
