Details for The Moy Fisherey Office
Location:
North Western Regional Fisheries Board
Ardnaree House, Abbey St.
Ballina
Co. Mayo
S Ireland
Tel: 096 21332
Fax: 096 70543
More Info:
This is Ireland’s premier salmon fishery, with an annual average catch of over 2,300 salmon. Its entire length, of just over 2 ½ km is located within the town boundaries of Ballina County Mayo, considered by many as the salmon capital of Ireland. The town and its hinterland offer an abundance of Hotels, Guesthouses, B & Bs, Restaurants and, of course Pubs, to suit all tastes and budgets.
The Moy Fishery is divided into 8 beats which must be booked in advance, with the exception of beat 4, “The Point” (see below). Angling is arranged by advanced booking only, and applications must be received in writing by 31st of December in respect of angling for the following season.
Upstream of the Moy fishery there is approximately 30 miles of quality salmon angling available on the main Moy channel. There are also numerous other game fishing lakes and rivers in the North Western Region (counties Mayo and Sligo). The Owenmore, Owenduff, Newport, Easky, Palmerstown, and Drumcliffe rivers offer excellent spate river sport for salmon and seatrout. Loughs Conn, Cullin and Arrow comprise nearly 6,000 acres of rich limestone lake and offer superb fishing for wild brown trout.
DETAILS ON ALL OF THE ABOVE FISHERIES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE NORTH WESTERN REGIONAL FISHERIES BOARD (ADDRESS BELOW).
THE MOY FISHERY BEATS
BEAT 1 THE RIDGE POOL: THE MOST FAMOUS MOY FISHERY BEAT IS, UNDOUBTEDLY, THE RIDGE POOL, SITUATED AT THE HEAD OF THE TIDAL WATERS IT IS EXTREMELY PRODUCTIVE, HAVING PRODUCED OVER 2,600 SALMON TO ROD AND LINE IN ITS BEST SEASON. CONSEQUENTLY, IT ATTRACTS CONSIDERABLE INTEREST FROM THE ANGLING FRATERNITY. FIVE RODS PER SESSION ARE ALLOWED AND THESE MUST ROTATE AND MOVE CONSTANTLY ALONG THE BEAT. A GHILLIE, APPOINTED BY THE MOY FISHERY, IS IN ATTENDANCE BOTH HERE AND ON THE CATHEDRAL BEAT TO REGISTER AND ADVISE ALL BOOKED ANGLERS
BEAT 2 THE CATHEDRAL BEAT: THIS BEAT, IMMEDIATELY DOWNSTREAM OF THE RIDGE POOL HAS ALSO BECOME A PROLIFIC SALMON ROD FISHERY SINCE DEVELOPMENT WORKS WERE CARRIED OUT IN 1995. IT CAN ACCOMMODATE 8 ANGLERS PER SESSION, PROVIDES EXCELLENT FLY WATER AND HAS PRODUCED OVER 1,500 SALMON IN ITS BEST SEASON. THIS BEAT IS ALSO IN GREAT DEMAND AND BOOKED ANGLERS MAY COMMENCE FISHING AT SUNRISE AND CONTINUE UNTIL 6 PM.
Beats 1 & 2: Known as “Polnamonagh” (the monk’s pool) and “Spring Wells”, these beats are located about 200 m downstream of the Lower Bridge in Ballina. Both beats can be very productive. Polnamonagh is deep and slow, making it more suitable for spinning and worming, while Springwells is comprised mostly of shallower water, ideal for fly-fishing. These beats may appeal more to the angler who prefers to do his fishing away from public view.
Beat 3: The Ash Tree Pool is a lovely, tree lined, beat located alongside the town park. It is a haven for the angler who wishes to fish in peaceful surroundings and can be fished with fly, spinner or worm, depending on conditions. A boat and Ghillie are provided on this beat which can accommodate two rods and a further two rods may fish from the bank.
BEAT 4 LOCATED AT THE MOUTH OF THE BRUSNA (OR BUNREE) RIVER, THE POINT IS A PUBLIC BEAT, WHERE NO RESTRICTION IS PLACED ON THE NUMBER OF ANGLERS AND DAY TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED WITHOUT PRIOR BOOKING. IT IS NONETHELESS A PROLIFIC SALMON AND SEATROUT FISHERY, WHICH IS POPULAR WITH LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE.
The Freshwater Beat: This beat comprises 300m of single bank fishing and has recently been developed with four new pools and greatly improved access. It has fished well since the completion of development works, particularly in high water and on a falling flood both for salmon and seatrout. This beat also provides access for disabled anglers.
THE BALLINTEMPLE FISHERY: THIS BEAT IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE STRETCHES OF THE MOY, ABOUT 20 MILES UPSTREAM OF BALLINA IN THE HEART OF THE MAYO COUNTRYSIDE. IT CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES OF SINGLE BANK FISHING WITH A VARIETY OF POOLS AND FAST WATER. EXCELLENT FISHING CAN BE HAD HERE FOR BOTH SPRING SALMON AND GRILSE IN THE RIGHT WATER CONDITIONS. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL STRETCH OF WATER WHERE AN ANGLER CAN LOSE HIMSELF IN A PEACEFUL RURAL SETTING.
Contact Name: Declan Cooke
E-Mail: info@moyfishery.com
Web Site: http://www.northwestfisheries.ie
