Michael Murphy has compiled the Moy Catchment Angling Report – Week ending 05-07-2026
Water levels at Ballylahan remained steady, with clear water across most of the catchment, with settled and prolonged dry spells, light winds and occasional scattered showers. Daytime temperatures typically ranged from 17 degrees Celsius to 22 degrees Celsius, rising above 20 degrees Celsius on several afternoons, causing water temperatures to increase as the week progressed. The best fishing was generally early mornings and again later in the evenings, particularly where cooler, faster-flowing water was available. Fresh grilse continued to enter the system, although angling success depended on localised conditions and angling pressure. A total of 173 salmon were reported caught across the catchment for the week, of which 51 were reported released.
Moy Fishery
The Moy Fishery reopened for angling on Thursday 2nd July following closure due to elevated water temperatures. Overall, 37 salmon were caught on Moy Fishery beats, Thursday to Sunday.
Cathedral Beat
Eight salmon were caught for the week, two of which were released with weights ranging from 4 lbs to 6 lbs.
Ridge Pool
Twenty-seven salmon caught for the week, twenty of which were released with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 6.25 lbs.
Weir Pool
Two salmon were caught for the week, one of which was released.
Ballina Salmon Anglers
Robbie reported fifteen salmon caught for the week, three of which were released with the best weighing 10.5 lbs released by Jimmy Cawley.
Mount Falcon
Mike reports of seven salmon caught for the week.
Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reported nine salmon caught for the week, four of which were released with the worm, prawn, and bubble & fly working best.
Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reported eleven salmon caught for the week.
Coolcronan Fishery
Nick reported four salmon caught for the week.
Byrnes Fishery
Roy reported one salmon caught for the week, on the prawn weighing 3 lbs.
Armstrong Fishery
George reported eight salmon caught for the week with weights from 5lbs to 6lbs.
Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reported 12 salmon for the week, four of which were released, with mainly grilse recorded.
Foxford Fishery
Granville reported 13 salmon for the week, two of which were released; most were caught on prawn, with the best weighing 7 lbs.
Foxford Salmon Anglers
Harry reported 20 salmon for the week, caught on worm; spinner, and bubble and fly.
Foxford town
Reports were received of ten salmon caught in the Foxford town area for the week.
East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reported twenty-six salmon for the week, fifteen of which were released; all methods worked well, with fish ranging from 3 lbs to 12lbs.
