Michael Murphy reports from the River Moy…
Moy Angling Report – Week ending 06-07-2025
Water levels fluctuated greatly and rapidly over the week due to continuous heavy rainfall in the catchment on two separate days. Water levels at Ballylahan rose to 1.22 m on Tuesday 1st July dropping to 0.43 m on Friday 4th and rising again to 1.3 m on Saturday 5th before settling on 0.7 m on Sunday 6th July. Weather wise, the week has seen rainfall amounts from 33 mm to 49 mm recorded in the catchment.
The week ending 13th July is forecast to be largely dry and settled with high pressure building towards the weekend and air temperatures of up to 28 degrees Celsius currently forecast.
A Status Yellow – High Temperature warning for Ireland is in place valid from 12:00 Saturday 12th July until 06:00 on Sunday 13th July and this will have an impact on angling and water temperatures which are already creeping up. Possible fishery closures are likely.
Moy Fishery
A total of fourteen salmon were caught across the Moy Fishery beats this week of which four were released. Eleven of the salmon were caught on the Ridge Pool and three were caught on the Weir Pool. Fly, worm and spinning all worked well this week as water levels were up with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 6 lbs. Due to increasing water temperatures prospective anglers are advised to contact the Moy Fishery office prior to travelling. The angling boat is now available on the Lower Beat which comprises of Polnamonagh, Spring Wells and the Ash Tree Pool. 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 forty-five salmon caught for the week all on the worm and spinning with weights mainly ranging from 3 lbs to 7 lbs. The heaviest fish weighed 9 lbs.
Mount Falcon Estate
Mike reports of four salmon caught for the week, all on the fly.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reports of thirty-one salmon caught for the week mostly on the worm with weights from 3 lbs to 7 lbs.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reports of twelve salmon caught for the week, mostly on the worm.
Coolcronan Fishery
Nick reports of thirty-seven salmon caught for the week using all methods with the best weighing in at 7 lbs.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reports of forty-seven salmon caught for the week of which seven were released mostly on the worm and spinner. The best fish weighed 7 lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reports in with thirty-eight salmon caught for the week of which four were released.
The Foxford Fishery
Granville reports of thirty-three salmon caught for the week of which three were released, mainly on the worm. The best fish weighed 8 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry reports of eighty-four salmon caught for the week using all permitted methods with sixty-five of these coming off Rinnaney.
Foxford Town
Reports of twenty salmon caught for the week were received with a number released in the town stretch. It was also reported that a lot of fresh fish were seen.
Cloongee Fishery
A total of eleven salmon were reported caught for the week of which three were released with the fly and the worm working best. Weights ranged up to 9 lbs. 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 thirty-two salmon caught for the week of which six were released and one sea trout of 1.5 lbs also released. All methods working well with most weighing 3 lbs to 6 lbs and the best weighing 10 lbs.
East Mayo Anglers Association will be holding a Youth Angling Event on Saturday 26th July at the Disabled Anglers Facility. Details are set out in the poster below.
The Moy Estuary
Simon reports from the estuary aboard Nettie’s Star of twelve sea trout caught over two days of which eight were released with the best weighing 3 lbs 6 oz.
