Michael Murphy reports from the River Moy…
Moy Catchment Angling Report – week ending 21-06-2026
Weather conditions across the catchment were generally settled during the week with dry and mild conditions prevailing through midweek. Air temperatures ranged between 14 degrees Celsius and 21 degrees Celsius. Rainfall amounts were light to moderate. River levels dropped to 0.5m by noon on Sunday 21st bringing good fishing conditions and improving catch returns.
A total of 128 salmon were reported caught across the catchment for the week, of which 28 were reported released.
Moy Fishery
Ridge Pool
Six salmon were caught in the Ridge Pool for the week, four of which were released, with weights ranging from 4 lbs to 6.5 lbs.
Weir Pool
Two salmon were caught in the Weir Pool for the week, weighing 2 lbs and 4 lbs, and both were released.
Ballina Salmon Anglers
Robbie reported 14 salmon caught for the week, with fish ranging from 3 lbs to 4 lbs.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reported five salmon caught for the week, one of which was released and weighed 16 lbs.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reported eight salmon caught for the week.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reported nine salmon caught for the week on prawn and worm, with the best weighing 11 lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reported 11 salmon for the week, three of which were released, with mainly grilse recorded.
Foxford Fishery
Granville reported 23 salmon for the week, nine of which were released; most were caught on prawn, with the best weighing 11 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry reported 24 salmon for the week, caught on worm and spinner, with prawn also producing fish.
Foxford town
Reports were received of two salmon caught in the Foxford town area for the week.
Cloongee Fishery
Six salmon were reported caught for the week, two of which were released, with the best weighing 4 lbs.
East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reported 22 salmon for the week, seven of which were released; all methods worked well, with fish ranging from 3 lbs to 10 lbs.
