Dropping water levels and big tides have resulted in a good show of fish on the Ridge Pool and Cathedral Beat, with 4 salmon landed on the Ridge so far today. Best fish was 9.5 lbs on fly.

Dr Rob Malcolm & John Howley
Dr Rob Malcolm & John Howley

Luckiest angler was Dr. Rob Malcom, UK, who had 2 grilse of 5lb & 5.5 lbs on a Gold Body Cascade.

Edmund Manthorpe
Edmund Manthorpe had the Cathedral Beat’s first fish this year

On the Cathedral Beat Edmund Manthorpe NI. Had the first fish of the season a 4.5 lb grilse spinning.

To find out more about the Ridge Pool and Cathedral Beat, including information on booking see https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/northwest/moy/moy_fishery.htm

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

For more about the River Moy and its fisheries, including prices and maps see – https://www.fishinginireland.info/salmon/northwest/river_moy_system.htm