Wow look at this beast!
Caught while white bass fishing. 8 lb test lead head with a twister tail. – took about 10 min to reel in.
Pretty cool , never know what your going to get into this time of year when everything is waking up for spring.
TODAY- Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
THURSDAY- Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 10 mph.
The river is packed with white bass and this weekend is going to warm into the 80s ,so dont wait – its time to fish.
Fresh batch of emerald shiners in stock.
Red worms , nightcrawlers , wax worms and leeches.
Kayak trips
As long as we continue to warm up we will start kayak trips Memorial day weekend
Summer 2026 Kayak Renal Rates:
- ALL RENTALS are priced PER person. Meaning it is $40 for a single, and $80 (40 X 2) for a tandem.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to designated trip time to the shop.
- Must be returned/at pick up location: No Later Than 1 hour BEFORE closing
- Reservations are NOT required, but encouraged to avoid disappointment
- Credit card and ID required on file
- Any adjustments/changes require AT LEAST 24 HOUR NOTICE
Kayak Rental – Trip Rate $45.00 PER PERSON
This option allows you to rent a sit-on top kayak which is the safest boat possible and helps to create an enjoyable trip for you. We will supply you with everything you will need, including a life jacket, paddle, as well as transportation to your drop-off and pick-up location of choice. Available trips depend on the current water level and conditions, and are subject to change. Times may differ from person to person. Due to low water conditions we are only running the shortest trip, Sidecut to Orleans Park.
Maumee Location Potential Trip Options: Call 419-893-3474 for questions at Maumee
- Waterworks Park to Orleans Park – 6.7 – miles – 3 hrs
- Waterworks Park to Sidecut Metropark – 4. 3 miles – 2/3 hrs
- Sidecut Metropark to Orleans Park – 2.7 miles – 2 hrs
Grand Rapid Location Potential Trip Options: Call 419-830-3077 for questions at Grand Rapids
- Beach to Bendview Metropark – 5 Miles – 3 hours
- Turkeyfoot to the canal in downtown Grand Rapids – 6 Miles – 3/4 hrs
Trip is not guaranteed unless you have called and confirmed the time slot is available, or have been reached out to from the shop to confirm your reservation. Drop off location options will be determined the day of the trip by our team, we cannot guarantee specific trips (other than Sidecut to Orleans) based upon water level & conditions.
Must book more than 24 hours in advance of trip – otherwise trip not guaranteed!
- Location:: Maumee, OH – 104 W Wayne St, Maumee, OH 43537,
- Grand Rapids, OH – 24287 Front St, Grand Rapids, OH 43522
- Month:: May, June, July, August
- Time:: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
- Kayak Type:: Single (1 person), Tandem (2 People)
Have fun, be safe and good luck fishing.