maumee river report 8 april 2026

Dropping fast

SUNRISE/ FIRST CAST-7:07 AM
SUNSET/ LAST CAST-8:06  PM
WEIGHT: – 3/4  to 1 oz 
BLUEGRASS ISLAND- NO CROSSING

River level is at 585 ft above sea level ,and will continue to drop throughout the day .
Despite the high water conditions we saw some a few limits come out of the river over the last few days , yesterday being relatively productive as the water began to recede and some of the debris was cleared out. We did see anglers catch singles and and doubles.
Today the water level is down over a foot from yesterday but still not low enough to safely wade to Bluegrass Island. All this water is great for the fish and has the river full of walleye , but it keeps us fishermen all restricted to a few safe places to fish. As you can see by the pictures that we post every day if you use the right techniques and target the correct places in the river you can get some walleye on the stringer regardless of the conditions.

Walleyes in high water move to flooded shoreline areas, because thats where the food is, thats where the cover is, and thats where the current is not as strong.
Pay attention to immersed shorelines that feature rock or riprap along with timber. You wants some current but not a swift whitewater rapid,and if the flow is slowed by rocks or a logjam, the eddy behind its is especially appealing. During an exhausting breeding season, walleyes wont journey farther than they need to. They require only baitfish to eat and a safe place to rest. Flooded shorelines have both. The challenge on the Maumee is  its brushy and rocky bottom. The rocks and lumber that walleyes favor are a frustration to anglers. Use short casts  to maintain control, strikes usually occur while the jig is on the back end of the drift .Set the hook hard and don’t relinquish much play until the fish is clear of the snags. The Maumee river also eat jigs, especially snarled shoreline cover. So be prepared to lose a few jigs, not to mention fish. If the spot produces a few fish stay on it awhile. Well-equipped areas invite a continuous string of newcomer walleyes. Patience is a virtue in these circumstances.
Still stick with the larger and medium sized heads – larger heads and twister tails have been working better in this mud filled wate. Presenting a bigger bait target and and better vibration.

Be safe, Have Fun and good luck fishing

Weight:3/4 to 1 1/2 oz

Colors: Orange head/black Tail – Whitehead / Purple tail – Red head/ pink tail – Glow head/ glow