First Walleye of the season brought up to the shop yesterday! Resident walleye caught at bluegrass Island. Music festival in Maumee -so we are open just have to go zig zag around front to conant or  come the back way by the church. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR DAILY UPDATES.   ALSO INSTAGRAM AND TIK-TOK FOR … The post Maumee river report – 1 march 20...

How ’bout some throwback pictures from 2016 to get us motivated   The Maumee is still partially frozen so water temp is right at 32-34 degrees. In March the days will get longer temps will warm the snow melt and spring rains will get the river levels up- all of which will trigger the … The post Maumee river report- 28 Febuary 2026. Spring rules go...

This Saturday the shop hours change: 6 AM to 8 PM. Every single day from now on through the Walleye run.   No walleye yet but a few guys been out trying. Next Sunday is March 1 and regardless of the weather conditions the spring walleye spawning rules go into effect on Lake Erie and … The post Maumee river report February 26 2026 first appeared on...

A good part of the river is ice free and between the rain and the snow melt looks like we got almost an extra foot of water in the river. A few  guys went out to test their luck and their gear no luck. It’s still early for Walleye but it’s fun to get … The post Maumee River Report 21 feb 2026 first appeared on Maumee Tackle.

Fish fry/lent special: we have fresh perch for sale $9.99 a pound. Well while we are waiting for the Walleye to show up for the spring run it looks like this little bit of rain and snow melt is bringing the river level up a foot or so. There are a few guys go out … The post Maumee river report 20 February 2026 first appeared on Maumee Tackle.

First remembered no ice is safe place. The whole region has been in pretty much the single digits or less for the last three weeks. This means the Maumee  River all the local lake ponds reservoirs up to and including Lake Erie is Frozen solid. As you can see if you take a … The post February 8 2026 first appeared on Maumee Tackle.

Good morning ice fishing nation we are open even though we have a little bit of a snowstorm. Looks like just about all the local ponds lakes reservoirs have 5 to 7 inches of good ice. The last week of bitter cold and the upcoming week of deep freeze should give us a decent little … The post January 25 2026 we are open first appeared on Maumee Tack...

Still seeing some good night fishing action. At least when the wind cooperates. Reminder- we are open in Maumee year around-9a-5p this time of year. We stocked up heavy early this season with crankbaits- we have plenty of your favorite colors. Stick baits and the jointed.   The last week or so we had some … The post Maumee river report-18 november...

Time to pick up some evening perch and walleye. Minnows for the perch and we were throwing the straight bomber crank baits for the walleye. We have heard multiple hits between 630 and 9 PM. Looks like it’s shaping up to be a good night fishing season. Make sure you have a long net to … The post Time to start trying that night bite out on Lake Erie...

LAKE ERIE I just want to get some information out early concerning the fall walleye fishing activity when the walleye and yellow perch move in close and can be taken at night right off the shoreline. Each autumn signals anticipated walleye action in Lake Erie’s central and western basins. Right now through late October early … The post Get ready f...

Mine’s bigger than Buckshot’s! Whoop whoop! Never know when you’re gonna find a couple jumbo’s in the school you’re fishing.   First let’s start by talking about Lake Erie. We haven’t had any serious rain since June so as everybody knows the water levels and water temperature have been severely affected. The Perch bite … The post Fishing report- 1...

24 fish at 4 pounds -unfortunately we see this a lot. That’s an average of 2.6 ounces per fish Good morning Lake Erie nation we gotta talk. First let me reference the rules for the each basin of Lake Erie please refer to the Ohio fishing regulations pages 6 and 7. West zone- 30 perch … The post Yellow perch first appeared on Maumee Tackle.

Bait Menu -Emerald shiner  minnows -Night Crawlers- -Green Night Crawlers- -Leaf/Red worms – -Flat of Nightcrawlers (500 worms)- $70–prepaid -Crawfish  and Leeches  -Frozen Shad   Even though we are in the heat of the summer doldrums these kids have managed to get out there on the water and catch some fish while having the … The post Fishing rep...

Most of the month of June was pretty cold rainy and windy. Now that the weather has broken and it’s hot and steamy we can get out there on the river and have some fun kayaking. Kayak rentals and sales are available at our Maumee and Grand Rapids location.   check out our link below … The post Maumee River and Lake Erie report-30 June 2025 first ap...

Anglers use a variety of scented baits since a catfish s sense of smell and taste is excellent. The most effective baits include cut shad prepared blood bait chicken livers shrimp and nightcrawlers. Keep tackle simple. When fishing on the bottom use a fixed or slip sinker and when fishing the surface or suspended try … The post Fishing report- 24...

Well it’s finally warm enough for the leeches and crawfish to be active. It’s kinda late in the season but as you know it’s been cold windy and rainy all spring and the leeches and crawfish like the warm hot weather before they come out of hibernation so to speak. Of course we have … The post Crawfish leeches lots of live bait first appeared on Ma...

Lake Erie Fish cleaning at our lakeside shop. When the weather calms and anglers are able to get out we have seen some very good walleye brought in. Also we are starting to see a few yellow perch brought in. No limits but enough for a sammich or two.     On the … The post Fishing Report-17June 2025 first appeared on Maumee Tackle.

We are just about fully stocked with LIVE BAIT Emerald Shiners – $4.99 Nightcrawlers- $2.99 per doz   .  $5.10 for 2 doz   Green Nightcrawlers- $3.40 per doz Leeches- $4.99 per doz Frozen Shad- $8 per bag= 2 big ole shad   Waxworms – $3.50 for 50 ct      $16.99 for 250 ct As … The post Maumee River report june 9 2025 first appeared on Maumee Tackl...

TAKE A KID FISHING   Its been a chilly spring – woke up today to 44 degrees.   The colder weather has kept the temperature in the river from getting too hot that means we had a good long white bass run there’s still some in there by the way the catfish and white … The post maumee river report 2 june 2025 first appeared on Maumee Tackle.

it’s kayak season! Trips downriver now available in maumee and Grand Rapids! We have had a great spring fishing season. A looong white bass run! Still picking a few up. The cold temperatures for the past month have kept the water from getting too hot and thus keeping those white ass in an active longer … The post Maumee River report first appeared...