Salmon angling on the River Moy has been rather slow over the past weeks. As high water levels persisted for most of the time angling effort has been low.

One of the very few detailed catch reports received came from the Mount Falcon Fishery where Michael English had five salmon over three days, best at 7 lbs. Elsewhere, Serge Pinet, France, had three fish on spinner between 4 lbs. and 7 lbs. on Cloongee. Also on Cloongee, Brendan Cooke, Offaly, caught an eight pounder on spinner. Further upriver on the East Mayo Water, German visitor, Matthias Engels, had a reasonably good week with a total of five salmon (two released) averaging 4 lbs. on spinner and fly.

However, with a reported catch of 6600 fish (+1,041 on 2016), so far, the River Moy remains Ireland’s most productive salmon river and anglers are looking forward to the last ten days of this year’s salmon season!

Anglers on Owenmore River enjoying good end of season sport!

While Carrowmore Lake experienced one of its toughest and most challenging seasons in recent years, Seamus Henry, Fishery Manager Bangor Angling Club, reported fairly good salmon angling from the Owenmore River.

Particularly over the past few weeks this “Catch & Release Fishery” produced some fine catches for local and visiting anglers alike. Please note that the Owenmore River is a “Catch & Release Fishery”! For fishing on the Owenmore contact Seamus Henry on +353 (0)97 83487 or visit www.bangorerrisangling.com.

By Markus Müller
Source: www.fishinginireland.info.