Moy Catchment Angling Report – Week ending 22-06-2025
Water levels at Ballylahan dropped slowly this week from 0.66 m on Sunday, 15th June, down to 0.23 m by noon on Sunday, 22nd June. Rainfall amounts were well below normal across the west for the week, with record air temperatures in some parts towards the weekend.
Strong sunshine over several days, coupled with rising water temperatures, made angling difficult. This culminated with the closure of the Moy Fishery and Cloongee Fishery from midnight on Saturday, 21st June, due to elevated water temperatures.
Ballina Salmon Anglers and East Mayo Anglers also suspended angling. Over the coming week, the weather is forecast to be unsettled with spells of rain and showers, though there will still be good dry periods too.
Moy Fishery
A total of four grilse were caught in the Moy Fishery for the week, one of which was released. All fish were caught on the fly in the Ridge Pool with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 5.25 lbs. Due to elevated water temperatures, the Moy Fishery closed at midnight on 21st June. The angling boat is now available on the Lower Beat, which comprises 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 four grilse all caught on the worm, weighing from 3 lbs to 5 lbs. Ballina Salmon Anglers suspended angling from midnight on Saturday, 21st June, due to elevated water temperatures.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reports two salmon caught, weighing 5 lbs and 12 lbs, both caught on the prawn.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reports of one salmon caught for the week.
Coolcronan Fishery
Nick reports of one salmon caught on the prawn for the week.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reports of eight salmon all caught on the prawn weighing from 3 lbs to 9 lbs.
Armstrong Fishery
George reports of three salmon caught with the best weighing 9 lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reports in with six salmon being caught using all permitted methods.
The Foxford Fishery
Fifteen salmon were reported caught for the week of which 3 were released. Bubble and fly along with the prawn proved most successful methods with the best salmon weighing 14 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry reports of twenty-two salmon caught of which five were released. Foxford Salmon Anglers held a memorial fishing competition and BBQ recently in Rinnaney in memory of Jim Adamson which was well attended by family and friends. The winner was Claude Darani with a salmon of 7.2 lbs with Henry Brown coming second and in third place was Craig Ireland.
Cloongee Fishery
One salmon was reported caught on a spinner weighing approximately 4 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 eight salmon being caught using all permitted methods of which three were released. The best weighed in at 9.5 lbs with several over 6 lbs. East Mayo Anglers Association suspended angling from midnight 21st June due to elevated water temperatures.
Moy Estuary
Judd Ruane reports from on board Pegasus of the week beginning with strong winds, but conditions improved as the week progressed with some fine sea trout landed by locals and visitors alike. The week ended poorly as water temperatures rose.
Simon reports from on board “Netties Star” on the Moy Estuary, Tuesday and Thursday of last week. Six sea trout were landed on Tuesday, four of which were released with weights ranging from 1.5 lbs to 2.5lbs. On Thursday, 19th, nine sea trout were landed, with eight released and weights ranging from 1.5 lbs to 2.75 lbs.
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