River Moy Angling Report 23^rd – 30^th September 2024

The season came to a close on Monday 30^th September with good sport reported on some fisheries with 341 salmon reported caught for the final week.  A lot of fish were reported released in the final week which is encouraging. Water levels remained relatively low for the final week apart from a very small rise seen at Ballylahan which rose marginally midweek to 0.61 m before dropping off again to 0.36 m on Monday evening 30^th. Weather wise the past seven days sees rainfall totals in the northwest below average with Claremorris, County Mayo recording just 9.3 mm.

Ballina Salmon Anglers

A total of twenty-six salmon were reported caught this week with spinning working best. The majority of fish weighed between 2 lbs and 5 lbs and the heaviest fish of the week weighed 6 lbs. The Last Cast Competition took place on 28^th September and was won by Barry Keenan who had a nice fish weighing 5.5 lbs.

Mount Falcon Estate

A total of thirty-three salmon were caught with five taken and twenty-eight released back to the water. 

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reported twenty-seven salmon caught spinning and on the worm with nine taken and eighteen released. Best fish of the week weighed 9 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Kevin reported thirty-six salmon caught with six taken and thirty released this week using mostly the prawn with the best of the week weighing 8 lbs. 

Coolcronan Fishery

Nick reported seventeen salmon caught, mostly on the prawn of which fourteen were released. Best weight of the week was 7.5 lbs. 

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported twenty-six salmon caught this week, all on the prawn with twenty-two were released. 

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reported thirty-four salmon caught for the week using all methods, of which twenty-six were released. 

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported thirty-two salmon caught for the week of which twenty-seven were released. Best weight for the week was 11 lbs and was caught on the prawn.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry Feeney reported eighty salmon caught for the week with an estimated 50 returned. The Waterkeepers Trophy held on Saturday 28^th was won by Patrick Morgan.

A report was received of twelve salmon being caught in the Foxford town area this week. 

Cloongee Fishery

One salmon was reported caught in Cloongee Fishery which was released. 

East Mayo Anglers Association

Kathleen reported seventeen salmon caught for the week of which fourteen were released.  Best weight for the week was 12 lbs.

I would like to take this end of season opportunity to thank all contributors to this report for the 2024 season. 

Is mise le meas.

Mícheál O Murchú

Water levels reduced incrementally over the week with a reading of 0.62 m at Ballylahan on Monday morning 16^th dropping to 0.33 m by Sunday evening 22^nd.  Weather wise the past seven days sees rainfall totals well below normal for most of the country. With a changeable and more unsettled week ahead rainfall amounts will increase with many parts set to record above average rainfall accumulations.

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

A total of nineteen salmon were reported caught this week with spinning working best with the majority weighing between 2 lbs and 5 lbs.  The heaviest fish of the week weighed 9 lbs.

Mount Falcon Estate

A total of nine salmon were caught, all on the prawn and all nine were released back to the water.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reported eight salmon caught spinning and on the worm of which six were released. Best fish of the week weighed 6 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Kevin reported eight salmon caught this week using mostly the prawn with the best fish of the week weighing 7 lbs.

Coolcronan Fishery

Nick reported sixteen salmon caught mostly on the prawn of which fourteen were released. Best weight of the week was 6.5 lbs

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported seventeen salmon caught this week all on the prawn of which twelve were released.

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reported eight salmon caught for the week using all methods of which five were released.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported three salmon caught for the week of which two were released. Best weight for the week weighed 6.5lbs and this fish was caught on the fly.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry Feeney reported twenty-one salmon caught for the week of which eight were released. Overall, angling activity was reported as low.

East Mayo Anglers Association

Kathleen reported seven salmon caught for the week of which six were released. Best weight for the week was 10 lbs and this salmon was caught on the fly.

Lough Conn and Lough Cullin.

The Castlebar Anglers Association held the annual end of season competition “The Jackson Cup” on Sunday 22^nd September.  Twenty anglers partook, going out from Gillaroo Bay on Sunday morning. Four anglers showed a return of six trout above the measure. First place went to Peter Corcoran with Matt Higgins coming in second and Hughie Mc Donnell taking third place.

River Moy

Water levels at Ballylahan fluctuated again this week with a reading of 0.5 m early on Monday morning 9^th September rising to 0.86 m on Sunday 15^th. Weather-wise, the past seven days sees Connacht having the wettest conditions and most rainfall, with Claremorris recording 21.8 mm of rain.

Moy Fishery

One salmon was caught this week on the Ridge Pool. The fish weighed 3 lbs and was caught on a spinner. 

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

A total of twenty-six salmon were reported caught this week, with spinning working best, with the majority weighing between 2 lbs and 5 lbs and the best weight of the week coming in at 7.5 lbs. Saturday was the best day of the week accounting for 12 of the total weeks catch.

Mount Falcon Estate

A total of thirteen salmon were reported caught of which twelve were released. The best weight of the week was 12 lbs. 

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reported twelve salmon caught spinning and on the worm, of which six were released. Best fish of the week weighed 10 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Kevin reported that twenty-nine salmon were caught this week, mostly using the prawn.

Coolcronan Fishery

Nick reported thirteen salmon caught mostly on the prawn of which ten were released. Best weight of the week was 7.5 lbs

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported fourteen salmon caught this week. Eleven were caught on the prawn and three spinning with twelve overall being released.

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reported fourteen salmon caught for the week using all methods, four of which were released.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported six salmon caught for the week, four of which were released. The best weight for the week was 6.5 lbs and this fish was caught on the prawn

Reports were received of six salmon caught this week spinning and on the prawn in the Foxford town area.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry Feeney reports that the river remains high but is dropping slowly with more anglers arriving to get in the last cast. Overall, 63 salmon were reported caught for the week with a good number released.

East Mayo Anglers Association

Kathleen reported ten salmon caught for the week with nine released.  Best weight for the week was 10.5 lbs and the fish was caught on the fly.

Ballina Salmon Anglers

Another good week of fishing is reported by Peter McHugh of Ballina Salmon Anglers. A total of 31 fish were caught for the period. 7 fish were caught on the worm, 4 on the spinner and 4 on the prawn. The remaining 16 fish were caught on the fly.

Mount Falcon Estate

This week a total of 12 fish were reported caught at Mount Falcon.  9 fish were caught on the prawn and were subsequently released. The remaining 3 fish were caught on the worm and were taken. Of the fish caught the heaviest weighed 7.2 lbs.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Knockmore Salmon Anglers reported 17 fish caught for the past week of which 7 were released. Most fish were caught on the prawn with the heaviest weighing 8 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Attymass Angling Club reported 2 salmon caught for the week. Both fish were caught on the spinner. Both fish were released and weighed 3 lbs and 6 lbs.

Byrnes Fishery

Byrnes Fishery reported 12 salmon caught for the week. All fish were caught using the prawn. 2 of the 12 fish were kept and the remaining were released. The fish ranged in weight from 3 lbs to 11 lbs.

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat Gannon reported that this week 5 fish were caught at Gannon’s Fishery ranging in weight from 5 lbs to 9 lbs. The worm and spinner were the most effective methods used.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported this week that 2 fish were caught, of which 1 was released. Both were caught on the spinner, and both weighed 4 lbs.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry Feeney reported 25 salmon caught for the week commenting that it was a good enough week with the river dropping well and plenty of fish moving through. It was also reported that a good number of fish were returned. The Waterkeepers Trophy is being fished on Saturday 28th September.

East Mayo Anglers Association

Kathleen reports this week that 3 fish were caught on East Mayo Anglers waters. All 3 were caught on the fly with 1 of the fish taken weighing 5 lbs. Both of the other fish, which weighed 7 lbs and 9 lbs were released.

River Moy Angling Report week ending 1^st Sept 2024

River Moy

Water levels remained high and angling effort was lower as a result. Heavy rain leading up to Tuesday 27^th August saw water levels at Ballylahan bridge rise quickly to almost 2.2 m gradually receding to 0.76 m by Sunday evening 1^st September, following on from dry and sunny conditions on Friday and the weekend. Overall, the total reported catch for the week was 61 salmon.

Moy Fishery

Water levels remained high in Moy Fishery waters for the week and as a result very little angling took place. No salmon were caught but fish were seen moving through the Ridge Pool.

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

Peter McHugh of Ballina Salmon Anglers reported a total catch of 25 fish for this week. Weights averaged 2-5 lbs with the heaviest weighing 10.5 lbs which was caught on the worm on Sunday. Three of the 25 fish were caught on the worm with the rest being caught using spinners.

Mount Falcon Estate

Mount Falcon reported 5 salmon caught for the week. All fish were caught on the worm and the average weight was 4.5 lbs.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Four fish were reported caught this week for Knockmore Salmon Anglers waters. All were caught on the worm and weights ranged from 4 to 6.5 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

No fish were reported caught this week in Attymass waters.

Coolcronan Fishery

Coolcronan Fishery reported 2 fish caught for the week, both caught using the spinner. One fish weighed 3 lbs with the other weighing 4.75 lbs.

Byrnes Fishery

Byrnes Fishery reported that no angling took place this week.

Gannon’s Fishery

This week Pat reported that 4 salmon were caught on Gannon’s fishery. Three fish were caught on the worm and were kept with one being caught using a spinner which was released safely back to the river. Average weights were reported to be 5.5 lbs.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported a catch of 1 salmon this week. The 3 lbs fish was caught on the spinner and was subsequently released back to the Moy.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry Feeney reported 12 salmon caught this week and most fish were caught at the weekend as water levels finally started to slowly drop. Worm and prawn were the methods that were working best.

Cloongee Fishery

No fish were reported caught on Cloongee Fishery this week.

East Mayo Anglers Association

East Mayo Anglers reported a catch of 8 salmon for the week. Four of these fish were taken with the same number being released. Of the 8 fish caught 5 were caught using a spinner and the remainder were caught on the fly. The average weight was 4.5 lbs with the heaviest weighing in at 7 lbs.

Moy Estuary

Judd Ruane reports that it has been another difficult week on the Moy Estuary with adverse weather conditions causing many bookings to be cancelled or postponed.

Angling Report week ending 25-08-2024

Intermittent heavy rain kept water levels up on the Moy for the week. Water levels at Ballylahan fluctuated dramatically with a reading of 0.53 m on Monday morning 19^th rising to 2.0 m on Friday 23^rd and receding again to 1.2 m on Sunday 25^th. Weather wise the past seven days have been wetter than normal over the country with three times the average rainfall or more in parts of the northwest. Knock Airport recorded the most rain with 94 mm recorded. The week ahead will be mixed with rain and showers with heavy falls expected again in the west. Overall, 157 salmon were reported caught for the week.

Moy Fishery

Two salmon were recorded this week on the Ridge Pool. A 4.5 lbs fish caught on the worm and a 3 lbs fish which was released.

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

A total of 66 salmon were reported caught this week with spinning working best with the majority weighing between 2 lbs and 5 lbs.  The heaviest fish of the week weighed 10 lbs. Wednesday was the best day of the week accounting for 18 of the total weeks catch.

Mount Falcon Estate

A total of 13 salmon caught with 6 taken and 7 released with weights ranging from 4 lbs to 8 lbs.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reported 4 salmon caught on the worm and fly showing weights from 5 lbs to 6 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Kevin reported 2 salmon caught and taken for the week spinning.

 Coolcronan Fishery

Nick reported 1 salmon caught for the week. The fish was caught on the worm.

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported 10 salmon caught this week with 4 caught on the worm, 3 on the prawn, 1 spinning and the remaining 2 released.

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reported 16 salmon caught for the week of which 4 were returned.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville Nesbitt reported 7 salmon caught for the week with 5 taken and 2 released. Best weight for the week was 5.5 lbs and the fish was caught on the worm.

Reports were received of 3 salmon caught this week spinning in the Foxford town area with angling footfall being very low.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry reported 27 salmon caught for the week, with some released. Foxford River Fest was very successful but unfortunately due to inclement weather the angling competitions had to be cancelled. The Water Keepers Trophy will be held on 28^th September.

East Mayo Anglers Association

Kathleen reported 6 salmon caught for the week with 4 taken and 2 released. The heaviest fish for the week weighed 7 lbs and it was caught on the worm.

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

Peter McHugh of Ballina Salmon Anglers reported good fishing with 83 fish reported caught for the week with all methods producing fish. 3 fish were caught on the fly, 15 on the worm with spinning accounting for the rest. Average weights were in the region of 2 lbs to 5 lbs. The heaviest fish of the week weighed 7 lbs.

Ballina Salmon Anglers held their annual juvenile fishing competition on Saturday 17^th August. The competition was won by Micheal Aschmann with his first ever salmon weighing 5.5 lbs. Second prize went to Kelsey Cawley who caught a salmon weighing 3 lbs and third prize went to Sean O’Reilly who caught a sea trout.

Mount Falcon Estate

Mount Falcon reported 16 salmon caught of which 9 were released. Average weights of the fish were from 3 lbs to 5 lbs with the heaviest of the week weighing 7 lbs. The predominant method used was spinning.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Five salmon were reported caught for the week by Knockmore Salmon Anglers, mainly on the worm and weighing from 4 lbs to 6 lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Three salmon were reported caught on Attymass for the week. Successful methods were the prawn and the worm. Weights were in the range of 4 lbs to 5 lbs.

Coolcronan Fishery

This week Nick reported that 1 salmon was taken on Coolcronan Fishery. The fish was caught on the worm and weighed 4.5 lbs.

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported a total of 7 grilse caught for the week at Byrnes. All of the fish were taken spinning.

Gannon’s Fishery

This week Pat reported that 34 salmon were caught on Gannon’s fishery of which 5 were returned to the water. All fish were caught either spinning or on the fly. The average weight was 5 lbs with the heaviest of the week being 7 lbs.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported 6 salmon caught for the week on the Foxford Fishery. Both the spinner and the worm produced fish with the biggest fish of the week weighing 4.5lbs.

Foxford Salmon Anglers

Harry reported that angling activity was low this week similar to some of the other fisheries on the Moy due to high water levels. Notwithstanding that, 35 salmon were reported caught for the week by Foxford Salmon Anglers.

A reminder that Foxford River Fest takes place this weekend 23^rd to 25^th August.  Numerous angling events will take place and further information is available from Harry Feeney on 087 2501858.

Cloongee Fishery

Cloongee saw 1 salmon reported caught for the week. The fish was caught on the fly and weighed 4 lbs.

East Mayo Anglers Association

A catch of 10 salmon was reported from East Mayo Anglers waters this week of which 9 were released back to the water. 1 fish was caught spinning with the rest being caught on the fly. Average weights were 3.5lbs with the biggest weighing 6lbs.

Moy Fishery
The Moy Fishery produced 7 salmon for the week of which 2 were released. Three of the fish were caught on the Freshwater Beat with the Ridge Pool accounting for the other 4 fish. As water levels were considerably up the most successful methods were spinning and worming. Weights were in the range of 2 lbs to 5 lbs with the heaviest fish of the week weighing 11 lbs, caught by Brendan Doyle.

Ballina Salmon Anglers
Ballina Salmon Anglers reported very good fishing with 117 fish caught for the week with all methods producing fish. Average weights were in the region of 2 lbs to 5 lbs. The heaviest fish of the week weighed 7 lbs.

Mount Falcon Estate
Michael reported 28 salmon caught at Mount Falcon for the week of which 10 were released. The heaviest fish weighed 10 lbs and was caught spinning, which accounted for approximately 75% of fish caught with the remainder caught on the worm.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers
This week Kenneth reported that 16 fish were caught with weights ranging from 3 lbs to 6 lbs. The most successful method proved to be the prawn.

Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reported that 9 fish were caught for the week. 

Coolcronan Fishery
This week 5 salmon were reported caught on Coolcronan Fishery.

Byrnes Fishery
Roy reported a total of 16 grilse caught for the week, caught either spinning or on the prawn.

Armstrong Fishery
George reported 10 salmon caught for the week. Successful methods included bubble & fly and the shrimp.

Gannon’s Fishery
This week Pat reported 12 fish caught of which 4 were released. The most successful method for the week was worming and the best fish weighed 6 lbs.

The Foxford Fishery
Granville reported that 11 fish were caught of which 2 were released. The heaviest fish weighed 6 lbs and was caught spinning.

Reports were received of 1 salmon caught this week in the Foxford town area.

Foxford Salmon Anglers
A busy week with a total of 63 fish caught which is up 25 on the reported catch for the previous week. Anglers can follow Foxford Salmon Anglers on Facebook where regular updates are posted on: www.facebook.com/foxfordsalmonanglers                                                                                                                                   Cloongee Fishery
Cloongee saw a total of 3 fish reported caught for the week. 2 fish weighing 6 lbs and 7 lbs were caught spinning and a fish of 4 lbs was caught on the fly. All fish were released back to the river.

East Mayo Anglers Association
Kathleen reported a total catch of 19 fish of which 7 were released. The average weights were 2 lbs to 5 lbs with the heaviest fish weighing 6 lbs. Methods used were fly, spinner and worm.

Detailed angling reports can be accessed from East Mayo Anglers Association website here: https://www.eastmayoanglers.com/category/weekly-catch-report/

One salmon weighing 3 lbs was reported caught and released in the upper Moy.

Moy Estuary

Judd Ruane reports that it has been a difficult week on the Moy Estuary with unfavourable weather conditions causing many bookings to be cancelled or postponed.

Salmon fishing in Mayo and Sligo

Water levels reduced incrementally over this two-week period following on from the flood on 20^th July. Water levels of 0.8 m were recorded at Ballylahan on Monday, 22nd July, dropping off to 0.45 m on 28th July and dropping further still to 0.25 m on Sunday 4th August. Over the past seven days, rainfall amounts were well below average across much of Ireland, with the exception of west and northwest fringes, which saw nearly 3 times the average. It was wettest in Belmullet, where 62.4 mm was recorded.

Moy Fishery
A combined total of 98 salmon were caught in the Moy Fishery this fortnight with 41 taken and 57 released back safely to the water. The Ridge Pool accounted for 80 of these, with The Cathedral Beat producing 13 and the lightly fished Weir Pool the remaining 5. Weights ranged from 2.5 lbs to 11 lbs with the majority of the fish in the 4 lbs to 5 lbs mark.

Ballina Salmon Anglers.
A total of 85 salmon were reported caught this fortnight. The majority were caught on the worm and spinning, weighing from 2.5 lbs to 5 lbs, with the best of 8 lbs caught on the fly.

Mount Falcon Estate
A total of 49 salmon were reported caught, with 27 taken and 22 released, with weights ranging from 4 lbs to 6 lbs and the best for the fortnight weighing in at 8 lbs.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers
Kenneth reported 48 salmon caught on the prawn and worm, weighing from 3 lbs to 6 lbs, with 8 of these released back to the water.

Attymass Angling Club
Kevin reported 8 salmon caught, weighing 4 lbs to 5 lbs, all taken on the prawn and worm.

Coolcronan Fishery
Nick reported 15 salmon for the fortnight all taken on the prawn and worm with weights up to 7 lbs.

Byrnes Fishery
Roy reported 20 salmon caught with weights ranging from 3 lbs up to 7 lbs. Most fish were taken on the prawn and worm.

Armstrong Fishery
George reported 49 salmon caught for the fortnight using all methods, showing nice weights of up to 8 lbs.

Gannon’s Fishery
Pat reported 35 salmon caught mostly on the prawn with weights up to 8 lbs with 9 of them released back to the water.

The Foxford Fishery
Granville reported 54 salmon caught for the fortnight using all methods, with the best caught on the worm, and 13 of them returned to the water. Reports were received of 44 salmon caught this fortnight in the Foxford town area. The bubble and fly and the worm appeared to be the most successful method, with most fish ranging between 3 lbs and 5 lbs and the best weighing 7 lbs

Foxford Salmon Anglers                                                                                            90 salmon were reported caught and taken in Foxford Salmon Anglers waters for the fortnight, with all methods showing good returns.

Foxford River Fest will take place from 23^rd to 25^th August.

Angling events will include:

• Fishing competitions on the River Moy competing for the “River Fest Cup”
• Free Casting Lessons by the Game Angling Instructors Association
• Riverfest Irish Open Spey Casting Competition
• Fly Tying Demonstrations

Further information is available from Harry Feeney on 087 2501858.

Cloongee Fishery
A total of 20 salmon were reported caught this fortnight with 15 of these reported as being released.  Weights ranged from 4 lbs to 8 lbs, and all were caught on the fly.

East Mayo Anglers Association
A total of 56 salmon were reported caught for the fortnight, of which 32 were released.

Moy Estuary
After a week of high tides driven by fresh winds sea trout angling on the Moy Estuary was hampered by the conditions. However, Karl and Linda Hannan hit the jackpot fishing on Pegasus with skipper Judd Ruane on the one calm day of the week ending 28^th July where they landed 12 sea trout.

Moy Fishery

A combined total of 76 salmon caught on The Moy Fishery this week with 45 being taken and 31 being released back safely to the water.

Ballina Salmon Anglers.

A total of 51 salmon were reported caught this fortnight with 29 caught on the worm, 12 on the fly and 10 spinning. The majority were grilse from 2.5 lbs and 5 lbs.

Mount Falcon Estate

A total of 22 salmon reported caught with 14 being taken and 8 released with weights ranging from 4 lbs to 6 lbs and the best for the week weighing in at 8lbs.

Knockmore Salmon Anglers

Kenneth reported 21 salmon caught on the prawn and worm showing weights from 3lbs-6lbs.

Attymass Angling Club

Kevin reported 7 salmon caught showing weights from 4-5 lbs and all being taken on the prawn and worm.

Byrnes Fishery

Roy reported 37 salmon caught this week with weights ranging from 3 lbs up to 7 lbs. Most fish were taken on the prawn and the worm with best coming in at 8 lbs.

Armstrong Fishery

George reported 35 salmon caught for the week with weights up to 8 lbs all taken on the shrimp and worm with 1 salmon released back to the water.

Gannon’s Fishery

Pat reported 80 salmon caught mostly on the prawn with weights up to 8 lbs with 12 of them released back to the water.

The Foxford Fishery

Granville reported 51 salmon caught for the week using all methods with the best on the worm and 9 of them returned to the water. Best weights for the week were in the region of 8 lbs.

Reports were received of 6 salmon caught this week in the Foxford town area.  The bubble and fly and the worm appeared to be most successful method with most fish ranging between 3 lbs and 5 lbs with the best weighing 6 lbs.

Foxford Salmon Anglers                                                                                            180 salmon were reported caught and taken in Foxford Salmon Anglers waters for the week with all methods showing good returns.

Cloongee Fishery

A total of 3 salmon were reported caught this week with all of these reported as being released.  Weights ranged from 4 lbs to 5.5 lbs, and all were caught on the fly.

East Mayo Anglers Association

A total of 35 salmon were reported caught for the week of which 10 were released. Sunday 21^st being by far the best day accounting for 21 salmon as a result in the recent spike in water levels.

Moy Estuary

Judd Ruane reports of continuous good catch returns on the estuary with the highlight of the week being the sea trout caught by visiting UK angler Michael Whitherspoon.

River Moy