Michael Murphy has compiled the Moy Catchment Angling Report – Week ending 28-06-2026
Water levels at Ballylahan continued to drop steadily to 0.35m as the week began with settled, warm weather across the catchment, with temperatures reaching the mid-20s Celsius under high pressure. Dry conditions dominated the first half of the week before cooler Atlantic air arrived from midweek, bringing scattered showers and more frequent spells of rain. The high air temperatures contributed to water temperatures being elevated and as a result some fisheries were closed during the week. The fresh water brought new fish up the river with grilse beginning to show more prominently in catches. Anglers had best results following periods of fresh water, with spinning and fly both working depending on water clarity and overall numbers showing an improvement on the previous week.
A total of 139 salmon were reported caught across the catchment for the week, of which 47 were reported released.
Moy Fishery
The Moy Fishery closed for angling from 24th June due to elevated water temperatures.
IFI is now managing an additional angling beat on the River Moy for 2026. The Beat is known as the “Moy Fishery – Upper Beat” and comprises of 3.5 miles of water on the left-hand bank of the River Moy (looking downstream), extending from the top of the Freshwater Beat to the border with the Mount Falcon Fishery. Daily and season permits are available, and more information is available by contacting the Moy Fishery office on 096 21332.
Cathedral Beat
One salmon of 3.5 lbs was caught on the fly for week ending 28th June 2023, the first of the season.
Ridge Pool
Two salmon were caught and subsequently released for the week.
Ballina Salmon Anglers
Robbie reported twenty-one salmon caught for the week, four of which were released with fish ranging from 3 lbs to 4 lbs.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reported six salmon caught for the week, three of which were released mostly on the prawn with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 8 lbs.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reported one salmon caught for the week.
Coolcronan Fishery
Nick reported one salmon caught for the week.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reported two salmon caught for the week, both on the prawn weighing 4 lbs each.
Armstrong Fishery
George reported seven salmon caught for the week all on the bubble and fly with weights from 3 lbs to 5 lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reported 11 salmon for the week, three of which were released, with mainly grilse recorded.
Foxford Fishery
Granville reported 16 salmon for the week, six of which were released; most were caught on prawn, with the best weighing 10 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry reported 22 salmon for the week, six of which were released caught on worm; spinner, and bubble and fly.
Foxford town
Reports were received of twenty salmon caught in the Foxford town area for the week.
Cloongee Fishery
Two salmon were reported caught for the week, both of which were released, with the best weighing 4 lbs. Cloongee Fishery was closed for angling due to elevated water temperatures from 25th June.
East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reported twenty-seven salmon for the week, twenty-one of which were released; all methods worked well, with fish ranging from 3 lbs to 13 lbs.
