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Fine weather dominates as some Moy fisheries get off the mark with early springers

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The River Moy in Foxford
Tough conditions on the Moy

Michael Murphy reports from the river Moy…

River Moy Angling Report – week ending 26-04-2026

Rainfall amounts for the last week were below average across the country. All places recorded less than 3mm of rain. The most rainfall was recorded at Claremorris where 2.8mm fell with high pressure expected to dominate our weather up until midweek, rainfall amounts are expected to be significantly below average across the country until then. However, current indications suggest that there is the chance of showers developing from Thursday 30th onwards. Water levels continue to drop at Ballylahan from 0.92m on 20th April to 0.63m on Sunday 26th April.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Foxford Salmon Anglers got off the mark for the season on Sat 25th April with a 12 lbs springer caught and subsequently released followed closely by two more salmon on Sunday also released back to the water.

East Mayo Anglers Association

East Mayo Anglers also off the mark last week with Dominic Conlon from Straffan, County Kildare landing a 10 lbs salmon followed closely again by Ben Baynes of Castlebar with an 8.75 lbs salmon.