maumee river report 19 march 2025

Bluegrass Island – not open first thing this morning. The water dropped quite a bit over night so as the day progresses the Metroparks may allow crossing later on.  

Clarity-2-4 inches

Sunrise : 7:40 AM (First cast)

Sunset: 7:45 PM (Last cast)

Barometer  29.76 -Barometric pressure is simply the weight of the air. It decreases with the approach of a storm brought on by low pressure. Imagine it as the palm of a giant hand easing up on the water surface. Its touch is lighter, the water volume isnt as compressed, and fish can move about more easily and feed.

Walleye have a highly sensitive lateral line that helps them pick up the smallest of vibrations. This sense is useful to locate erratic swimming baitfish or an artificial lure with an enticing swimming action. The larger Floating jigheads and 4″ tails -larger body equals better vibration. In deep or stained water and at night, where vision diminishes, walleye rely more on their lateral line senses. Walleye fishing is generally good during periods of stable weather because the fish maintain fairly predictable feeding and spawning patterns. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, like this past weeks weather front, there nothing you can do but adapt to the conditions.

Weight: 3/4 – 1 oz

Leader: 5 ft

Colors: Black head/Pink Tail – Green head / Black tail  – Green head/ green tail –  Orange Head /Xmas lights  tail

High water didnt slow these anglers down..getting it done. The morning bite was very good yesterday . Along the Towpath, Ford street and Orleans park. Walleye are nocturnal so early morning you can still catch them coming off their nightime activity- first cast . Then again we usually see a spike in the bite as we approach sunset and they start to get ready for the night.

Water is just a bit high , Jerome road rapids may be more accessible today.  Davis should be a good spot as well.

Short casts are working-lots of fish being caught close to shore as they move towards the banks to get out of the stronger main current.

Have fun, be safe and good luck fishing