Closing at 5 pm today The weather is going to be great today and the Maumee river level is perfect to go on down and target some smallmouth bass and catfish. We have been seeing some action for all sorts of species of fish this last week now that the warm temps have finally arrived.  … The post maumee river report- 4th of july 2026 first appeared...

By  LUDINGTON MI – Night owls and stargazers this is for you: The S.S. Badger is offering overnight sailings across Lake Michigan. These journeys across the big lake offer chances to catch a sunset from the water and lay back on the deck for stargazing away from city lights. Running from Friday June 19 through […] The post S.S. Badger begins Lake...

I can’t stress enough how perfect the water levels are right now for Fishing and Kayaking. If you’re looking to do a down river kayaking trip and  have an afternoon of adventure come see us at our Maumee or Grand Rapids location for the time of your life.   All sorts of fish being caught … The post Maumee river report- 28 june 2026 first appeared...

Mayflies are aquatic insects that belong to the order Ephemeroptera which translates to “short lived” and “wings.” They are a strong indicator of good water quality as mayflies require clean oxygen rich environments to thrive. On Lake Erie mayflies spend the first few years of their lives as aquatic nymphs burrowed in the lakebed using […] The pos...

Water conditions are optimal for both fishing and kayaking. Crappie bluegill and catfish are biting! This time last year the river was bone dry so with this of and on rain we have had lately things are looking much better. We’ve been seeing some good smallmouth bass being Caught Jerome Rd. Rapids … The post Maumee river report 22 JUNE 2026 first a...

How students from a one-room schoolhouse turned fishing lures into reel-world learning By AILEEN KEMMECommunications coordinatorMichigan Department of Natural Resources “How can we design and create fishing lures that will attract the fish we’re fishing for and sell well in our area?”  It’s the kind of question you might expect to hear at a tackle...

Stone Lab offering 2026 summer seminars showcasing Great Lakes partners and Lake Erie science Ohio Sea Grant College Program and Stone Laboratory Press Release Curious about Lake Erie and Ohio science? Join Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab for weekly research presentation webinars this summer. The public can attend free Summer Seminar presentations ev...

Jun 15 2026 | Daily News According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the months of April to May the water levels in Lake Erie have risen 7 inches to a max level of 572.21 feet three inches above the long-term average. Read the full story by the Erie-Times News. The post Lake Erie water level is trending higher. first appeared on Stray Cat F...

Mayflies are are in full swing along with lots of biting flies. Water temperatures are rising walleye are moving to shallower water. The catch remained good out from the DTE power plant in 20 plus feet of water North. The water is slowly starting to clean up after all the East wind on Monday. Ran […] The post 06-22-2026 Fishing report Lake Erie Mo...

May 27 2026Contact: Curt Wemple 231-444-8029 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that seven communities throughout the state will share $4.035 million in Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program funding to improve public access to recreational boating. This year projects in Benzie Emmet Mackinac Marquette Ottawa and Sanilac counties...

Find the right lake or reservoir and you too can have a day full of fun fill up your cooler with some tasty panfish! The bite is on. Beautiful weekend to do some kayaking come out and enjoy our full service kayak trips. Just come to the shop and either one of our two locations … The post Maumee river report 6 June 2026 first appeared on Maumee Tac...

take a kid fishing!     well the nights have been cool but the days with the sunshine got those fish activated in the afternoon. I spent a good part of the time down by the river this weekend Saturday that wind was a pain in the butt for Fishing but we still saw … The post Maumee River report June 2 2026 first appeared on Maumee Tackle.

Hey! We got some sunshine!   Big ole river channels on a Maumee Tackle nightcrawler.   Tired of the river?  Hit the ponds and lakes. Panfish are biting. Pond perch Sunfish Crappie Bluegill. Waxworms under a bobber..bang its on! Have fun be safe and good luck fishing   The post Maumee River report 26 may 26 first appeared on Maumee Tackle.

The water is on its way up a little bit as Indiana Fort Wayne got a little more rain than we did so all that water will make its way down the Maumee to our area today/tomorrow. Still catching white bass in some pretty heavy numbers over the last few days even though it’s been … The post Maumee River report for Memorial Day 2026 first appeared on M...

Buckets of white bass still in the river. Once we get past this chilly rain on Saturday  Sunday and Monday look be to be pretty decent. Faster water. Lead head with tails. Pinks and green sparkling are the hot baits. This cold spring has extended the white bass  run significantly. fresh batch of … The post Maumee River report 23 May 26 first appea...

KAYAK RENTAL – DOWN RIVER TRIP Price range: $45.00 through $90.00 Additional Info Summer 2026 Kayak Renal Rates:  FULL SERVICE DROP OFF AND PICK UP ALL RENTALS are priced PER person. Meaning it is $45 for a single and $90 (45 X 2) for a tandem. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to designated trip … The post Kayak trips start next Saturday May 23 in...

Juvenile and adult sturgeon raised through stocking programs are surviving in the wild returning to their native rivers and beginning to naturally spawn in some systems. It’s a major milestone for one of the Great Lakes’ oldest and most threatened fish species. TRAVERSE CITY Mich. – A quarter century after scientists and tribal biologists began […...

All right all right those white bass are in there getting better as the Week goes on. Been hearing some good reports in the faster water/Rapids type areas. Jerome Rd. Rapids was really good yesterday same with bluegrass Island by the Rapids.   spinner Baits and Lead heads with the Twister tail have been working … The post Maumee river report 18 Ma...

The real question is “what’s not biting” Catfish white bass smallmouth bass freshwater drum and even a stray Walleye or two. All access areas are producing fish. it’s a beautiful day – go fishing. have fun be safe and good luck fishing   The post Maumee River report 17 May 2026 first appeared on Maumee Tackle.