Moy Catchment Angling Report
Week ending 07-06-2026
Weather conditions across the Moy catchment from 1st to 7th June were unsettled, with periods of rain, showers and breezy to windy conditions, particularly from midweek onwards. This fresh water saw levels at Ballylahan rise from low summer levels at the start of the week to approximately 1.1 m by Sunday 7th June. The rise improved conditions for salmon movement throughout the system and encouraged fresh fish to run, although the changing heights and coloured water at times made fishing more challenging. Overall, the extra water benefited salmon angling, with prawn, worm and fly all producing fish across the catchment.
Anglers took advantage of the fresh water by targeting known lies and running fish, particularly as levels began to rise. Prawn and worm were well suited to the higher and more coloured water, while fly fishing was best suited to clearer spells and steadier water levels. Anglers should continue to monitor river height and clarity before fishing, adjust methods accordingly, and exercise care along banks during rising or fast water.
Moy Fishery
Four salmon were caught for the week on the Ridge Pool weighing between 5 lbs and 9.5 lbs. All were caught on the fly and two were subsequently released.
Ballina Salmon Anglers
Robbie reports of 14 salmon caught for the week, 3 of which were released, all weighing in the 5 to 7 lbs range.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reports of 1 salmon caught on the worm weighing 8 lbs.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reports of 2 salmon caught for the week on the prawn.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reports of 3 salmon caught for the week on the worm with the best weighing 11 lbs.
Armstrong Fishery
George reports of 6 salmon caught for the week on the worm and prawn with the best weighing 12 lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reports of 17salmon caught for the week of which six were released with the prawn working best on mainly spring size fish.
Foxford Fishery
Granville reports of 9 salmon caught for the week mainly on the worm with the best weighing 11.5 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry Reports of 22 salmon caught for the week of which 4were released.
Cloongee Fishery
One salmon was reported caught for the week on the bubble and fly weighing 5 lbs.
East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reports of 29 salmon caught for the week of which 4 were released with the best weighing 13lbs and all methods working equally well.
