The mouth of the maumee river meets lake erie, the bay is shallow. There are huge ice piles at the flood line, in some places a quarter mile from the river, some as big and tall as many have seen in years. Besides the shipping channel, the bay is rather featureless. An annual phenomenon in northwest ohio occurs each spring when a portion of lake eries walleye population moves up the maumee and sandusky rivers to spawn. Thats why the walleye and white bass love this section of the river, there are millions of places for their eggs to stick and germinate into hatchlings. During the 19th century, europeanamerican settlers struggled to drain the swamp and to. Apr 11, 2019 fish the maumee river on 482019 for the the walleye run. Record ohio walleye run, huge crowds lead to fishing. The maumee is a very dangerous river with alot of logs floating through in the spring and if one catches your anchor line, the knife would be very handy. The maumee river riverbed is unlike any other riverbed we have had the pleasure of fishing. Where are the best locations to fish for walleye on the maumee river. Maumee river walleye run 3202018 epic last cast duration. Use this map for reference, the other maps are more detailed and zoomed in version of this main map. Also how much rope do u let out compared to normal lake conditions.
Those big hawg walleyes will dress up in a carp suit thinking if they get caught they will just be thrown back. The maumee river begins its 7mile northeastward journey in fort wayne, indiana, at the confluence of the st. Thousands of fishermen from throughout the region and beyond begin arriving in maumee and perrysburg shortly after the ice is gone to wade into the river after the coveted game fish. I live on the river downriver from the bridge, and have yet to get out yet, but im hoping to make my way out there tonight and see if i can get any. Maumee river walleye run early season leader length youtube. That bridge construction has to effect the walleye anywhere upriver from there, as you said the river is about half dammed off with stone.
Maumee river walleye run complete guide to fishing the. Revealing how water level and flow affects walleye. Fishing the maumee river walleye run at some point, most anglers realize their sport is so much more than catching a walleye. Every spring the walleye migrate from lake erie into the maumee river to spawn. Just a note to anyone following the maumee river or lake erie maumee bay area.
Yes, walleyes, because theres more and better river walleye action in your area than you might imagine. Walleye river book check a complete guide to fishing the maumee river walleye run. Maumee river water level following in the left column is updates every 30 minutes of the maumee river water level reporting sea level represteded from the 475 bridge. Maps 2 maumee walleye fishing guide tips tricks gear techniques.
But quite honestly, we havent had much success fishing for walleye in the back channel. This is the 4 mile stretch where 99% of walleye fishing on the maumee river occurs. The maumee and sandusky river walleye runs lake erie fish. These are often different than fishing in the maumee river any other time of year.
For full list of regulations refer to the 202021 regulation book at wildlife. When a walleye strikes, it flips over and surfaces. Its the time shared with my father and brother on the water. The maumee river watershed was once part of the great black swamp, a remnant of glacial lake maumee, the proglacial ancestor of lake erie. Local legacies project celebrating community roots. Spring run maumee river walleyes by scott carpenter. Walleye seem to prefer the main river bed for feeding, spawning, and resting. The legendary spring maumee river walleye run is a big deal to an avid walleye fisherman. To those overzealous anglers who have waited nearly 11 months for the next opportunity to tug on those mustysmelling waders and charge into the frigid maumee river in pursuit of spawning run. Port clinton, ohio veteran walleye fishermen have seen crowds of anglers on lake erie and the maumee and sandusky rivers for. May 17, 2020 today i fish the maumee river with my dad during the 2020 walleye run. Weve assembled a list of beautiful hiking trails that may be new to you. Bluegrass back channel maumee walleye fishing guide tips. I would highly recommend this book to the maumee river novice or the experienced pro.
When the talk turns to rivers and spring walleyes, its hard to leave ohios maumee out of the discussion. Although the fish caught represent a small portion of all lake erie walleye, the run brings hundreds of thousands of fish within casting distance of eager shore anglers. Accented with a screenprinted graphic on the front, shadowing the line of walleye fisherman. This is not like fishing with youre buddy or having someone take you out to show you the ropes. It gets less pressure but can be just as productive at times. Id like to see a good pic of a anchor used in the river during the walleye run. Additionally there will be a full weeks prediction of the water level forecast to help predict the water level. Check a complete guide to fishing the maumee river walleye run. Want to see some of the monster catches on the maumee river. Thursday, may 14, 2020 maumee walleye fishing guide tips tricks gear techniques. This book, the ultimate bowhunters gear guide offers bowhunters in inside look at selecting the right gear for hunting.
Maumee river walleye run fisherman wading in the maumee river north of interstate475 bridge, april 1999 photo. Walleye run anglers fishing in the maumee river aerial view from buttonwood duration. This is the most extensive information written on the. A journey down the maumee river, evolved from those first questions and the initial essay into a million little lessons about how the maumee and other water systems are connected with and affected by. While most anglers struggle wadding to their desired fishing locations, our maumee river walleye run charters are from the convenience and comfort of a specially designed river boat. The maumee river is located in lake eries western basin.
The maumee river walleye run offers a true oneofakind fishing adventure that is on many anglers bucket list. I plan on anchoring n and practicing in slack water b4 venturing up toward rapids. There are a lot of walleye that move through the bay to get to the river. Maumee river fishing tackle tackle for the walleye run. Maumee river walleye run fishing for walleye in the maumee river differs from most anywhere. This is the most extensive information written on the maumee river walleye run today. Last year i saw at least 2 guys shear off their prop and go helicoptering down the river until a wader could grab them, i doubt that is a very good feelingkind of like an ice ride if you ask me.
Library live streams program on lake sturgeon in the maumee river. Mar 09, 2016 selecting the correct leader length during the early season while fishing the maumee river walleye run. Backordered until march 1st 2020 if you would like the book autographed please include the name of the person in the special instructions comment. By drifter in forum western lake erie fishing reports replies. Here at the maumee river walleye run we love to share information about the maumee river walleye run however we dont do guided trips. Mar 12, 2020 maumee river walleye run early runner mar 16th 2020 duration. Fishing the maumee river is an active style of rod in hand fishing, called cast drifting. Only two nondirection divers should be run at any given time, and they should be trolled from opposite corners of the transom to avoid tangling. The 1,500squaremile 3,900 km 2 swamp was a vast network of forests, wetlands, and grasslands, a rich habitat for numerous species of birds, animals, fish and flora.
Maumee tackle 2nd annual white bass tournament saturday may 11, 2019. Apr 07, 2020 fishing for walleye on the maumee river. Download successful walleye fishing ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Marys rivers and empties into maumee bay lake erie in toledo. It has been said that there are more walleye per cubic foot of water in the maumee river during the spring.
One of the best places to catch these walleye is in the maumee river in northwest, ohio. If the crowds on the maumee river are any indication, the additional opportunity to catch walleye would be greatly appreciated. Other lake erie runs are sporadic and hard to predict. In the midst of this springs walleye run on the sandusky river, local. Water fox charters and thelittle fox maumee river a fishing charter based in western basin of lake erie the walleye capital of the world. Maumee river report and spring maumee river regulations 1. Bulk twister tails 3pink and clear sparkle 100 count bulk twister tails 3green chartreuse 100 count curl tail grub 3 10 count white. The maumee river offers one of the worlds greatest walleye fishing experiences. Visit our trophy room to view some of the many prize fish caught on the river. Also ill put 25 years of fishing experiance into my book fishing the maumee river walleye run. The weekends can get pretty crowded along shore but if you have not navigated the maumee before i would leave the boat at home.
And just as importantly, make sure you know the walleye regulations for the walleye run. Anglers started showing up in the maumee and sandusky rivers. Maumee, ohio one school, one book is an initiative thats been going on for. Tim daniel fisherman wading in maumee river, april 1999 as winter comes to an end and the great lakes begin to thaw, nature signals tens of thousands of walleye, some from. The boardwalks at maumee bay state park and at punderson state park are closed. Walleye anglers spring forward, fired up by warm days. The sandusky river located in sandusky, oh and fremont, oh is a good alternative to the maumee river. I define myself first as a family man with my wife who loves to catch walleye. The maumee river walleye run public group facebook. Walleye run, or spawn, in other tributaries of the great lakes, including the sandusky river in fremont, but the maumee river run is the largest and best known. Port clinton, ohio veteran walleye fishermen have seen crowds of anglers on. We are here to help you catch walleyes on a constant basis feel free to post pics and share advice.
First and foremost, make sure youre brushed up on the ohio fishing regulations. For me, it is the enjoyment of the spring sun warming my face on a cold morning. Fishing for walleye in the maumee river differs from most anywhere. The central basins grand river features a smaller spring walleye run. Download pdf successful walleye fishing free online. Fishing the maumee river walleye runby brian miller.
The bridge construction really sucks for summer kayaking too. I will post some photos in a day or two but the river is way over flood stage and full of ice chunks. Walleye run migration news, sports, jobs the advertisertribune. Each year, anglers spend between 36,000 and 250,000 hours fishing on the maumee during the spring run, said doug johnson, a fisheries biologist who oversees creel surveys for the division of wildlife. The legendary spring maumee river walleye run is a big deal to an avid. During the annual spawning that occurs between mid march and. Techniques maumee walleye fishing guide tips tricks gear. First walleye of the maumee river walleye run 2020 youtube. Water fox charters and thelittle foxmaumee river a fishing charter based in western basin of lake erie the walleye capital of the world.
No walleye unfortunately but we did catch lots of goodsized white bass. Rod and reel combos for the maumee river and walleye run. The purpose of this book is to help you become more knowledgeable about fishing the walleye run. Janns netcraft has everything you need to have a sucessful day fishing for walleye on the maumee river. This article by mark hicks is a reprint chapter 9 from marks book, lake erie walleye. If you head out, use common sense, adhere to social distancing guidance, and remember to plan ahead restrooms and other facilities are closed at ohio department of natural resources.
They are cold, conserving energy for spawning, and. The two big lines are the boundaries of where the fishing occurs. The most important areas have been highlighted on this large map. Every spring i look forward to the chance of landing into a big one. We are located just a few minutes from the river just off us23i475. If you are new to maumee river walleye fishing, then we are your headquarters for everything from locations, maps, guides, lures, gear, tackle, techniques, and little known secrets and tips.
As winter comes to an end and the lakes begin to thaw is when the walleye will start their annual trip up the rivers and onto the reefs to spawn. Maumee tackle was established in 1990 and is considered headquarters for the annual spring maumee river walleye run. White bass tournament tomorrowevery man for himself. At some point, most anglers realize their sport is so much more than catching a walleye. This book, the ultimate bowhunters gear guide offers bowhunters in inside look at selecting the right gear for. Fishing the maumee river walleye runby brian miller maumee. Nows definitely the time to give this often overlooked fishery a try, because the first warm spring rise is the walleyes version of spring tonic, inspiring thoughts of food, travel and spawning. The maumee river walleye spawning stocks are more vulnerable than those in the sandusky river. The western basins maumee and sandusky rivers support the top two walleye runs in the state.
This book reaches far beyond the basics techniques, perfect for a novice or experienced walleye hunter. This group is for all the anglers who annually fish the maumee river walleye run. Cast and troll is the plan for the rest of the year. The first few miles of the river is deep from ship channel. That tidbit of fisheries information comes from the ear bones of walleye and a statistical formula.
Annual walleye migration underway on maumee and sandusky. The ultimate question is answered within these pages. Walleye will hide in there and rest in there waiting to go back out to more flow and more current to hunt for food. This brushy rocky river is also hard on rods and reels, youre going to get snagged quite a bit. Identify the top maumee river locations by water level. You will learn valuable information on fishing the maumee river. Would like to have this page for all of us that do the run looking for pics to. Hot spots for the maumee river walleye run toledo blade. Very early each spring, hundreds of thousands of walleye find their way across lake erie to position themselves near the mouth of the maumee. Lake erie duck hunting guidesbook a guided duck hunt on lake erie with fish and. In addition, there is a second book offer for those bow hunters. Click download or read online button to successful walleye fishing book pdf for free now. Sharing basic fishing information and map locations for the best fishing for walleye on the maumee river. Jan 16, 2018 lets keep in mind that the spawning grounds of the maumee is brushy and rocky.
Catching walleye during the spring spawning run on the maumee river involves a sturdy pair of insulated waders, a longhandled landing net. Walleye with a 58 sinker with a 4 foot leader on a floating small jig headed and white twister tail. The main reason walleye populate these waters is during their spring spawning season, but are active feeders while doing so. It is extremely comprehensive and provided an excellent overview of the river, access points, equipment required and techniques for all conditions.
This book goes indepth on all the ins and outs of fishing the river. With the warmer for the last 2,3 days, the spawning are at the peak right now, seen a lot of limits and also a lot of other type of fish. I firmly believe the knowledge and experience you will glean from these pages will help you become an extremely successful walleye river fisherman. Walleye bag limit is 6 in the maumee river all the way through the spring walleye run. Weve decided to split the maps up into two sections to fit better on mobile devices. How to place jigs in structure walleye cant resist. Buy the book backordered until march 1st 2020 if you would like the book autographed please include the name of the person in the special instructions comment box. Its said there are more walleye per cubic foot of water in the maumee river during the spring than any other place in the world.
Walleye need water temperatures 4246 degrees, they need enough daylight hours to trigger the spawn, and they need water current. This spawn makes up the largest walleye run east of the mississippi river. Inside these pages you will find a lifetime of experience fishing walleye on the river. Every march and april, thousands of fisherman from around the world descend on the maumee to fish for walleye. We stock a huge selection of fishing lures and fishing tackle for the river run and the maumee bay jig bite. We also fish the maumee river during the spring walleye run. This is a very classic look that takes in the essence of walleye run fishing with the cool atmosphere. There are special techniques that only work in the maumee river, secret tips only known by local fishermen, and timeframes to target trophy walleyes. The authentic maumee river walleye run tshirt is an ideal fit for your active outdoor lifestyle. Walleye fishing maumee walleye river fishing tips tricks. Maps maumee walleye fishing guide tips tricks gear techniques. From junior high school and getting my first pair of hip boots, i have.
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