Michael Murphy reports from the River Moy…
River Moy Angling Report – week ending 03-08-2025
Overall, angling activity was significantly lower than usual in the Moy for the week. Water levels at Ballylahan dropped slowly but steadily from 0.37 m on Sunday 27th July, down to 0.3 m by Sunday, 3rd August. The past week was drier than normal nationwide, with rainfall totals generally between 40% and 80% of the average. The weather over the coming week will be mixed with rain or showers, though there will be long dry intervals also.
Moy Fishery
One salmon was caught in the Ridge Pool for the week, weighing 5.5 lbs and caught on the fly.
The angling boat is now available on the Lower Beat, which comprises 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 of seventeen salmon caught for the week on the worm, spinning and fly with weights from 4 lbs to 5 lbs and the best weighing in at 7lbs.
Mount Falcon Estate
Mike reports of eight salmon caught for the week, four on the fly and four on the prawn.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reports of four salmon caught for the week on the worm and prawn with weights from 3 lbs to 6 lbs.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reports of two salmon caught on the prawn for the week.
Coolcronan Fishery
Nick reports of seven salmon caught using all methods with the best weighing 7 lbs, caught on the fly.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reports of three salmon caught on the prawn for the week with the best weighing 4 lbs.
Armstrong Fishery
George reports of three salmon caught on the prawn for the week with the best weighing 6 lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reports of two salmon caught on the prawn for the week with best weight 5 lbs.
Foxford Fishery
Granville reports of eight salmon caught for the week of which one was released, mainly caught on the prawn with a heaviest weight of 6.5 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry reports of six salmon caught for the week using all methods with three of these coming off Rinnaney.
East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reports of five salmon caught for the week of which two were released. All on the fly with best weighing in at 5 lbs.
Go Fishing…
