Heavy rain over the August bank holiday weekend caused water levels in the Moy to rise significantly this week. Additional rain during the week rose levels further causing water levels at Ballylahan to peak at 1.41 m on Friday morning 9th August which receded to 0.48 m by Sunday night. Despite the inclement weather at times and varying conditions, overall, 318 salmon were reported caught for the week.
Moy Fishery
The Moy Fishery produced 7 salmon for the week of which 2 were released. Three of the fish were caught on the Freshwater Beat with the Ridge Pool accounting for the other 4 fish. As water levels were considerably up the most successful methods were spinning and worming. Weights were in the range of 2 lbs to 5 lbs with the heaviest fish of the week weighing 11 lbs, caught by Brendan Doyle.
Ballina Salmon Anglers
Ballina Salmon Anglers reported very good fishing with 117 fish caught for the week with all methods producing fish. Average weights were in the region of 2 lbs to 5 lbs. The heaviest fish of the week weighed 7 lbs.
Mount Falcon Estate
Michael reported 28 salmon caught at Mount Falcon for the week of which 10 were released. The heaviest fish weighed 10 lbs and was caught spinning, which accounted for approximately 75% of fish caught with the remainder caught on the worm.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
This week Kenneth reported that 16 fish were caught with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 6 lbs. The most successful method proved to be the prawn.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reported that 9 fish were caught for the week.
Coolcronan Fishery
This week 5 salmon were reported caught on Coolcronan Fishery.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reported a total of 16 grilse caught for the week, caught either spinning or on the prawn.
Armstrong Fishery
George reported 10 salmon caught for the week. Successful methods included bubble & fly and the shrimp.
Gannon’s Fishery
This week Pat reported 12 fish caught of which 4 were released. The most successful method for the week was worming and the best fish weighed 6 lbs.
The Foxford Fishery
Granville reported that 11 fish were caught of which 2 were released. The heaviest fish weighed 6 lbs and was caught spinning.
Reports were received of 1 salmon caught this week in the Foxford town area.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
A busy week with a total of 63 fish caught which is up 25 on the reported catch for the previous week. Anglers can follow Foxford Salmon Anglers on Facebook where regular updates are posted on: www.facebook.com/foxfordsalmonanglers Cloongee Fishery
Cloongee saw a total of 3 fish reported caught for the week. 2 fish weighing 6 lbs and 7 lbs were caught spinning and a fish of 4 lbs was caught on the fly. All fish were released back to the river.
East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reported a total catch of 19 fish of which 7 were released. The average weights were 2 lbs to 5 lbs with the heaviest fish weighing 6 lbs. Methods used were fly, spinner and worm.
Detailed angling reports can be accessed from East Mayo Anglers Association website here: https://www.eastmayoanglers.com/category/weekly-catch-report/
One salmon weighing 3 lbs was reported caught and released in the upper Moy.
Moy Estuary
Judd Ruane reports that it has been a difficult week on the Moy Estuary with unfavourable weather conditions causing many bookings to be cancelled or postponed.
