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Maumee River Fishing Report

Updated Fri, Sep 4, 2026 from live gauge and weather data

Ohio's April institution: the walleye run that packs the rapids at Perrysburg.

4/5
Good. Solid day ahead.Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up.
Water temp
~66 F est.
Air / High
78 / 79 F
Wind
SW 4 mph

Sources: USGS gauge 041766258, Open-Meteo, solunar calculated for these coordinates.

Satellite view
Friday
4
September 2026

Today's Fishing Report

Generated this morning from live readings: gauge, weather model, sun and moon. A fresh report is published here every morning.

4/5Good. Solid day ahead.Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up.

Maumee River offers the kind of conditions this water was made for. Today brings cloud cover, wind SW around 4 mph, rising pressure near 1013 hPa and a high of 79. Water sits around 66 F for the season (estimated). With the last quarter, the solunar majors run 5:39 AM-7:39 AM and 5:39 PM-7:39 PM: the windows to build the day around.

The plan, species by species

Smallmouth bassExcellent

Peak season. Tubes, jerkbaits and swimbaits around gravel points, boulders and current seams.

Brown troutExcellent

Terrestrials tight to the bank; streamers through the deeper runs on cloudy days.

SteelheadFair

First fall runs after rain: fresh chrome in the lower pools on spawn bags and beads.

Tomorrow: Similar at 75 F with a rain chance. The solunar majors shift about 50 minutes later.Next report: Sat, Sep 5, 6:30 AMHow this report is made →

Water and weather

Live readings from WHITEWOOD CREEK AT S.HAROLD DR NR LUNA PIER MI.

No live gauge on this water

Conditions here are modeled from weather, season and the nearest stations. Water readings appear when a USGS gauge is available.

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Right now

Latest readings

Air temp78 F
High / Low79 / 71 F
WindSW 4-9 mph
Pressure1012.8 hPa, rising
Sky / Rain100% cloud, 50%
Sunrise / Sunset07:03 / 20:02
MoonLast Quarter, 50%
Water temp (seasonal)~66 F est.

Bite planner

Hour-by-hour bite forecast for today. Tap a bar to see why.

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Next 7 days

Tap a day for the detailed outlook.

Fri Sep 4 · Storms, 79/71 F, wind 12 mph, rain 50%

Fair or better. Cloud and a rain chance can stretch the morning bite well past breakfast: keep moving baits tied on.

Species guide

The species that matter on Maumee River: seasons, structure and how to fish each one. Today's ratings live in the report above.

Steelhead illustration

Steelhead

Best: Oct-Apr

Lake-run rainbows that turn tributaries into winter fisheries. First fall runs after rain: fresh chrome in the lower pools on spawn bags and beads.

Smallmouth bass illustration

Smallmouth bass

Best: May-Oct

Current and rock. Finds gravel flats, boulders and drop-offs, and fights far above its weight. Peak season. Tubes, jerkbaits and swimbaits around gravel points, boulders and current seams.

Brown trout illustration

Brown trout

Best: Sep-Nov

Wary, predatory and nocturnal by preference. The big ones eat streamers. Terrestrials tight to the bank; streamers through the deeper runs on cloudy days.

When to come: the Maumee River calendar

Activity by species and month, and how the water warms through the year. Tap any cell.

Species activity by month

1 = slow, 5 = peak. Current month highlighted.

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Water temperature through the year

Typical surface temperature for this water type; today is around 66 F (estimated, not a reading).

304050607080JanMarMayJulSepNovSep, ~66 F now

Angler reports

Real reports from real anglers, reviewed before publishing. The water log below tracks each day automatically.

No angler reports yet this weekBe the first: your report helps every angler who checks Maumee River today, and we feature the best catch of the week.

Water log, last days

Auto-logged from live data
Thu, Sep 3

3/5 Fair. Fish the windows. A steady pattern: dawn and dusk carry the day. Smallmouth bass led the card at good. High of 92 F, wind to 18 mph.

Wed, Sep 2

3/5 Fair. Fish the windows. A steady pattern: dawn and dusk carry the day. Smallmouth bass led the card at good. High of 96 F, wind to 16 mph.

Tue, Sep 1

5/5 Excellent. Go now. Everything lines up: pressure, wind and light are in your favor. Smallmouth bass led the card at excellent. High of 90 F, wind to 15 mph.

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Before you go

License

Ohio requires a valid fishing license for adults. Buy online from the state agency; one-day options exist for visitors.

Regulations

Special run regulations (single hook, daylight hours, leader rules) March-May. Confirm with ODNR.

Access

Metropark accesses on both banks between Perrysburg and Maumee; parking fills by dawn in April.

About this water

Lake Erie's largest tributary run, Lucas/Wood counties, OH: the Midwest's most social walleye event.

Fishing Maumee River: the full guide

The Maumee run

When Erie's walleye push up the Maumee each spring, Ohio's most social fishery erupts: waders shoulder-to-shoulder through Side Cut and Buttonwood, floating jigs on lead-free rigs, fish by the hundred thousand passing through. Timing beats technique: mid-March to late April, warming water, rising numbers.

Run rules of engagement

The Maumee run has its own culture: floating jigheads with twister tails, casts quartering upstream, leaders regulated (single hooks, length limits): read the ODNR rules before wading in. Fish move on warming pulses: 40-50F pushes bring waves upriver.

Where to wade

Side Cut Metropark, Buttonwood, Orleans Park and Jerome Road access the proven drifts. Felt-free studded boots and a wading staff earn their keep on the shale. Weekday mornings ease the shoulder-room negotiations of peak Saturdays.

Reading the run

The Maumee run rewards river sense: walleye push upstream in waves keyed to flow and temperature (41-48F is the magic band), staging in the deeper glides between wading rocks. Floating jigheads with twister tails, quartered upstream and swung: the technique is law, as are the daylight-hours and single-hook rules of the spawn season. Weekday mornings dodge the elbow-to-elbow weekends.

Common questions

How many walleye run the Maumee?

ODNR estimates hundreds of thousands in strong years: the western-basin boom feeds it. Success tracks timing and water: our report flags the pushes.

What gear handles the Maumee run?

A 7-ft medium spinning rod, 8-10-lb line, and floating jigheads (chartreuse, orange) with twister tails: waders with studded soles for the slick ledgerock. Simple gear, timing is everything.

Is fishing good at Maumee River right now?

Check the daily report at the top of this page: it is regenerated every morning from live data. Today's read: Good. Solid day ahead. Stable-to-falling pressure and workable wind line things up.

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