Angling activity and catches remain low on the Moy

Michael Murphy reports from the River Moy…

River Moy Angling Report for period 18-08-25 to 07-09-2025

Water levels in the Moy fluctuated greatly over this 3-week period with the early period seeing low water levels accompanied by elevated water temperatures causing some fisheries to remain closed. This was followed by a large flood which made angling unsuitable at times.  After the initial long period of low water, the first rise recorded at Ballylahan was on 28^th August when the river rose from 0.26 m to a peak of just over 2 m on 3^rd September before receding back down to 0.77 m by noon on Sunday 7^th September.

Overall, angling activity was observed as being lower than normal.

The weather has been generally mild and mixed with fluctuating temperatures ranging from high teens to low twenties Celsius alongside frequent cloudy skies and scattered showers.

Moy Fishery

Unfortunately, due to elevated water temperatures the Moy Fishery remained closed for angling from midnight 14^th August and it reopened at sunrise on 29^th of August. Due to high water levels after the fishery reopened, angling activity was low on the fishery.

Ballina Salmon Anglers

Peter reports that one hundred and seven salmon were caught in the three-week period of which twenty-eight were released with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 7 lbs.

Mount Falcon Estate

Mike reports that seventeen salmon were caught for the three-week period.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reports of twenty-two salmon caught for the three-week period of which two were released. Most were caught on the prawn and worm with weights ranging from 4 lbs to 9 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Two salmon were reported caught for the three-week period.

Coolcronan Fishery

Nick reports that seven salmon were caught for the three-week period.

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reports seven salmon caught for the three-week period on the prawn and worm. Weights ranged from 3 lbs up to 7 lbs.

Armstrong Fishery

George reports that two salmon were caught for the three-week period.

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reports that one salmon was caught for the three-week period.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reports that four salmon were caught for the three- week period one of which one was released on the fly with the best weight being 5.5 lbs.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry reports that ten salmon were caught for the three-week period. As part of the Foxford Riverfest held over the weekend of August 23^rd the “Riverfest Irish Open Spey Championship” was held just below the bridge in Foxford. The winner was Michael Egan with a cast of 174 ft. The fishing competition didn’t proceed as the river was very low at the time and the fish remained very lethargic.

Foxford Town

Reports were received of three salmon caught for the three-week period.

Cloongee Fishery

Cloongee Fishery remained closed from midnight 13^th August due to elevated water temperatures, and it reopened for angling on 27^th August.

East Mayo Anglers Association

East Mayo Anglers Association waters were closed from 16^th August due to elevated water temperatures, and the fishery reopened on 25^th August. Kathleen reports that twelve salmon were caught for the three-week period of which five were released. Weights ranged from 3 lbs up to 7 lbs mainly caught on the worm and spinning.