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River Moy (Ballina)

River fishing  County Mayo · 04:54 - 20:30

River Moy (Ballina) is a river in County Mayo. Anglers here fish mainly for Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and Sea Trout.

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Good 56% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
15°
Thu
83%
16°
Fri
84%
17°
Best day
Sat
81%
16°
Sun
79%
16°
Mon
84%
16°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
19°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:09–06:09 Dusk 19:15–21:15

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:03–06:03 Major period 16:03–18:03 Minor period 21:02–22:32 Minor period 11:35–13:05

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

12:00
18°
13:00
18°
14:00
17°
15:00
16°
16:00
16°
17:00
16°
18:00
16°
19:00
15°
20:00
14°
21:00
14°
22:00
14°
23:00
13°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
56%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
38%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
21%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and Sea Trout.

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and firetiger for atlantic salmon.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Callow Lough Lower Ireland · 16.7 km away Cloonacleigha Lake Ireland · 36.5 km away Ballygawley Lough Ireland · 45.5 km away Lough Mask County Mayo · 58.7 km away Donegal Bay Ireland · 61.8 km away Lough Acorrymore Ireland · 68.3 km away Lough Corrib County Galway · 74.4 km away Lough Aroshin Ireland · 76.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at River Moy (Ballina)?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at River Moy (Ballina)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish River Moy (Ballina)?

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at River Moy (Ballina) right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 70%.