Michael Murphy reports from the River Moy…
River Moy Angling Report – week ending 31-05-2026
Water levels continue to drop at Ballylahan from 0.53 m on Sunday 24th down to 0.3m by noon on Sunday 31st of May. Weather conditions for the week have been drier than normal with high air and water temperatures recorded in the catchment. Water temperatures increased significantly resulting in the closure of the Cloongee Fishery for two days. Unsettled conditions are forecast for the week ending 7th June with 20mm-80mm possible and strong winds in all locations.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reports of two salmon caught for the week on the prawn weighing 4 lbs and 8 lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reports of nine salmon caught for the week of which four were released with the prawn working best.
Foxford Fishery
Granville reports of eleven salmon caught for the week of which five were released with the best being 12 lbs, caught on the prawn.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry Reports of five salmon caught for the week of which two were released mainly caught on the prawn with the best being 12 lbs.
Cloongee Fishery
Cloongee Fishery closed for angling on 28th and 29th May due to elevated water temperatures and reopened on Saturday 30th May. Two salmon were reported caught for the week of which one was released with the fly and worm both working.
East Mayo Anglers Association.
Kathleen reports of three salmon caught for the week of which one was released with the best being 13 lbs, caught on the fly.
