Steve Schreck , IFI Ballina, tells us that unfortunately, for the for week ending 20th August 2023 the picture remains pretty much the same. Weather conditions weren’t great and therefore salmon fishing on the Moy didn’t improve last week. The constant floods seem to not only impact angling activity, but also the salmon’s eagerness to take.
Water levels at Ballylahan were 0.9m on Monday, then dropped to 0.5m over the week, to eventually rise above 1.5m on Sunday.
Ballina Salmon Anglers reported 38 salmon between 3lbs and 6lbs, mostly caught spinning or on bubble and fly.
A juvenile competition was held on Saturday 19th August and 17 juveniles took part. The competition was supported by Inland Fisheries Ireland who provided some sponsorship and Moy Search and Rescue supervised the event.
Mount Falcon recorded 7 fish caught spinning and worming. The best fish weighed 5lbs.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers reported 4 salmon between 3lbs and 6lbs, caught on the spinner and the worm.
Attymass Angling Club recorded 1 fish caught.
Byrne’s Fishery recorded 2 salmon for the week,
Gannon’s Fishery reported 3 salmon caught. Two fish weighed 4lbs, caught on the worm and a larger fish in the region of 5.5 lbs caught on a spinner.
The Foxford Fishery recorded 1 salmon for the week.
Foxford Salmon Anglers reported 17 salmon last week, of which 3 were caught at Rinnaney and 14 at Baker’s. The best fish weighed 8lbs and 7lbs.
East Mayo Anglers reported 8 salmon for the week, 4 of which were released. The most successful methods were fly-fishing followed by spinning. The best fish weighed 7.5lbs.
A very successful Youth Angling Event was held by East Mayo Anglers on Wednesday evening 16th August at the Disabled Anglers Facility near Straide. Fifty-nine youths registered on the evening. Weather was good and the children had a fantastic time. They were enthusiastic to learn the art of fishing which was expertly demonstrated by volunteers onsite. The event was supported by Inland Fisheries Ireland staff who were in attendance at the event.
