Michael Murphy reports from the River Moy…
River Moy Angling Report – week ending 12-07-2026
The week began with a mixture of sunshine and scattered showers before high pressure became established, bringing increasingly warm and settled conditions across the Moy catchment. Daytime temperatures generally ranged from 18 degrees Celsius early in the week to between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius by the weekend, with light winds and very little rainfall during the latter half of the week.
River levels gradually fell throughout the week down to 0.2 m at Ballylahan by noon on Sunday 12th July. Water clarity was excellent, although lower flows and rising temperatures reduced daytime salmon activity, making early morning and late evening the most productive fishing periods. Small flies and lightly dressed patterns fished at dawn and dusk offered the best chance of success on some fisheries. Anglers were encouraged to handle fish carefully and release them quickly where appropriate due to the elevated water temperatures.
A total of 81 salmon were reported caught across the catchment for the week, of which 19 were reported released.
Moy Fishery
The Moy Fishery closed for angling from Friday 10th July due to elevated water temperatures.
Cathedral Beat
Four salmon were caught for the open period Monday to Thursday, all on the fly ranging from 3 lbs to 5 lbs in weight.
Ridge Pool
Eight salmon were caught for the open period Monday to Thursday, from 3.5 lbs to 11 lbs, two of which were released weighing 7 lbs and 11 lbs.
Ballina Salmon Anglers
Robbie reported six salmon caught for the week.
Mount Falcon
Mike reports of two salmon caught for the week.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reported four salmon caught for the week, three of which were released with the prawn, and bubble & fly working best.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reported two salmon caught for the week.
Armstrong Fishery
George reported six salmon caught for the week with weights ranging from 5 lbs to 6 lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reported six salmon for the week, two of which were released, with mainly grilse recorded.
Foxford Fishery
Granville reported twenty salmon caught for the week, four of which were released. Most were caught on prawn and bubble & fly with the best weighing 7.5 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry reported thirteen salmon for the week, caught on the worm and bubble & fly.
Cloongee Fishery
Cloongee Fishery closed for angling from 9th July due to elevated water temperatures.
One salmon weighing 3 lbs caught and released off the fly was reported for the open period Monday to Wednesday.
East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reported nine salmon for the week, six of which were released; all methods worked well, with fish ranging from 3 lbs to 6 lbs.
