Maumee River Report 25 Feb 2017

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Maumee River Report:

LEVEL-580.5 and on a slow rise

TEMP- 49 degrees

Barometer: 29.65 inHg and rising

Wading to Bluegrass Island is possible

Clarity-10 inches

This past week  we have seen walleye caught in the Maumee River.  All access areas have produced but with this low water level White street and orleans park have been very slow. if you are not familar with the area s I am desribing stop in the shop before your next fishing trip and we have maps for sale with all the popular areas marked.

The water temp has warmed significantly in this last 3 days. Up another degree last night. The warm water flowing out of the Maumee and into lake Erie will trigger that first push of fish to come into the river.

Withe slow and low water 36 -48 inch leader , 1/2 , 5/8 or 3/4 weight and with the cloudy day use some darker colors. Blue metalic flake, motor oil or plain black. The green and orange heads have seemed to be working best –hard to tell since the run has started so early .

The eyes are important indicators of walleye behavior. These peculiar, opaque-appearing eyes from which the walleye derives its name, lend the impression walleyes are blind. In reality, walleyes see quite well. Their eyes are adaptations for a life spent in dark areas. Walleyes avoid bright light and are most active at night. Thus the nightime fishing restriction during spawn season.This doesn’t mean walleyes can’t be caught during daytime. In deeper water, where only moderate light penetrates, walleyes strike readily between dawn and dusk. They are more active on overcast days than bright ones, often feeding in shallower water under a cloudy sky. If wind disturbs the water’s surface, diffusing light rays, that improves daytime fishing conditions as well. Most successful walleye anglers therefore usually fish on cloudy, windy days, during low-light periods or after dark.The type of bottom over which an angler fishes is also important. Walleyes seldom are found over mud or in areas of dense vegetation, preferring areas of open bottom covered with rocks, gravel or, outside the spawning season, firm sand. Spawning walleyes avoid sand because it might suffocate their eggs.Walleyes also are attracted to current, which brings food to the fish. In streams, narrow stretches where the current quickens are walleye attractors,especially in early spring when walleyes use them as both feeding areas and spawning sites. Dam tailwaters also attract walleyes. These fish are bottom dwellers, too, usually caught with lures or bait worked on or near the substrate. They’re schooling fish as well. When you catch one, others are usually nearby, especially during spring spawning when huge concentrations can be found. Where one is caught, keep fishing until you get no more strikes

Today
A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7am and 2pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 11 to 17 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph.
Have fun, be safe and good luck fishing
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