Michael Murphy reports from the River Moy…
Moy Catchment Angling Report – Week ending 13-07-2025
Rainfall was below average nationwide over the past week with heatwave conditions arriving from midweek onwards making angling very challenging with strong sunshine and air temperatures in the high 20’s. This resulted in extremely elevated water temperatures and ultimately the closing of some fisheries in the Moy system. Water levels at Ballylahan dropped steadily from 0.7 m on 6th July down to 0.23 m by noon on Sunday 13th July. Mixed and changeable weather is expected for the week ending 20th July with spells of rain and showers turning heavy and thundery at times. As a result, rainfall amounts will be above average generally with accumulations of 60 mm to 80 mm forecast for the catchment.
Moy Fishery
As referred to in the introduction, the Moy Fishery closed from midnight Friday 11th July due to elevated water temperatures. Just the one salmon to report for the period Monday to Friday, from the Cathedral Beat caught on the fly and weighing 3 lbs.
The angling boat is available on the Lower Beat which comprises of Polnamonagh, Spring Wells and the Ash Tree Pool. Once the fishery reopens, permits can be secured by contacting the Moy Fishery office at 096 21332 or by email at moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
Ballina Salmon Anglers
Peter reports twenty-three salmon caught for the week all on the worm and spinning with weights from 3 lbs to 5 lbs and the best weighing in at 8 lbs.
Mount Falcon Estate
Mike reports of five salmon caught for the week all on the fly.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reports of five salmon caught for the week mostly on the prawn with weights from 3 lbs to 5 lbs.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reports of six salmon caught for the week all on the prawn.
Coolcronan Fishery
Nick reports of just the one salmon caught for the week.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reports of eight salmon caught for the week of which three were released mostly on the prawn with the best weighing in at 4 lbs
The Foxford Fishery
Granville reports of three salmon caught for the week on the bubble and fly with the best weighing 5 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry reports of fifteen salmon caught for the week using all methods with six of these coming off Rinnaney and the remaining nine coming off Carrigeen and the High Bank.
Cloongee Fishery
Cloongee Fishery closed from midnight on Friday 11th July due to elevated water temperatures.
Anglers are reminded that they must make a “Catch/No Catch” return on the blue duplicate of their permit and place in the catch return boxes located in the two car parks. Catch/No Catch returns can also be made by email to moyfishery@fisheriesireland.ie
East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reports of nine salmon caught for the week of which four were released. All methods working well with most weighing 3 lbs to 6 lbs and the best weighing 8.5 lbs. East Mayo Anglers Association closed the fishery from midnight 12th July due to elevated water temperatures.
The Moy Estuary
Judd Ruane reports of an improvement on the estuary with the break in the weather and a good head of sea trout running in with the salmon with fourteen quality sea trout caught and tagged on Pegasus.
