Maumee River Walleye Run

06/13/2026

Ok Walleye Nation..
Whats your recipe???
Deep fried, or Pan Fried?
Beer batter, Panko, Drakes, Zataraines, Bread Crumbs!

Who cooks the best Walleye, and how do you do it????

Bob White

06/12/2026

Maumee Fisherman. Let’s hear where you have caught your biggest walleye? Was it the Maumee River, Lake Erie, Sandusky River or somewhere else’s? Let’s see this pictures.

Where have you caught your biggest walleye? The Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie, Maumee River, Sandusky River or somewhere else?

Let’s see a picture of it with the details

06/09/2026

MAYFLY are here in SWARMS!

If you live near the Maumee River and Lake Erie then you’ve lived through the annual mayfly invasion is about to ramp up over the next 10 days!

During peak season, the swarms can become so massive they actually show up on weather radar and look like a giant storm moving across Lake Erie. 😲

Normally mid June is the peak mayfly activity. Love them or hate them, they’re a sure sign that summer on Lake Erie has arrived. Let’s see all your mayfly pictures either from this year or past years!

06/09/2026

Protect our Floodplain and Natural Areas was the overwhelming theme at the city council meeting last night when discussing the Disc Golf Proposal.

An overwhelming majority of speakers at the public hearing voiced opposition to building a disc golf course in the proposed Maumee River floodplain location. While many residents said they support disc golf and would welcome it elsewhere, they made it clear that this unique natural area should remain untouched. (81% opposed, 19% in favor of disc golf.)

Key themes from public comments included:
🌿 Protecting wildlife habitat and pollinators
🐦 Preserving a popular birding destination
🌊 Maintaining the integrity of the floodplain ecosystem
🏞️ Keeping one of Maumee’s most cherished natural spaces in its current state

Residents shared comments such as:
🗣️ “Leave it alone people! It’s NATURE!”
🗣️ “Most expressed that they are not against disc golf, just this particular location.”
🗣️ “The native wild area needs to be preserved for the animals who need the resources and for the pollinators who are needed for our food crops.”

Supporters of the project, many of them disc golf enthusiasts, argued that the course could coexist with the environment and cause little to no impact on wildlife.

The debate now moves forward, but one message was heard loud and clear from many residents: “Find another location, but protect this one.” Continue to email your city council.

Sound off below and let’s hear from you on this topic.

06/08/2026

Has anyone seen lesions on a walleye this bad? This is pretty crazy to have that many around his mouth.

06/07/2026

If I come up missing it’s because I stopped by this van…

06/07/2026

We are deeply saddened and concerned with the shooting near Toledo’s Old West End Festival. This is way to close to our Maumee River community and families that spend time on the river.

What was supposed to be a day of music, food, and community celebration turned into chaos Saturday evening after multiple people were shot near the Old West End Festival in Toledo. Police say several victims were transported to area hospitals, and officers are actively searching for the suspect(s). Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues.

More information is expected as the investigation develops.

06/06/2026

Get the Lead Out registration is open.

Calling all fisherman to help our Partners for a Clean Stream to remove fishing lines, lures and lead from the Maumee River.

There are three dates in June that are open for registration.

*June 10, 2026 Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM
LOCATION 1001 Riverside Dr, Toledo, OH 43605

This group is constantly assessing river conditions and weather. Wear shoes to wade in. We will likely walk on rocks and in shallow water, but no waders are necessary. All other supplies will be provided.

Register here-https://partnersforcleanstreams.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteerEventSelectPageBootstrap?mid=a0L4W00000gVSfiUAG

06/06/2026

Loads and loads of walleye coming out of the lake which is keeping Josh busy in June! Stop in and see Buckshots new shop at Buckshot's Bait & Tackle! Share any pics if you’ve visited.

06/05/2026

Good news on the Lake Erie Algae Bloom (So Far!)

The latest NOAA forecast predicts a moderate harmful algae bloom (HAB) for western Lake Erie in 2026, similar to the blooms seen in 2022 and 2024.

Despite a major phosphorus runoff event in early April, heavy rains in late May largely missed the Maumee River watershed, helping keep bloom projections from climbing higher.

What it means:
1) No major bloom expected at this time
2) Conditions currently point toward a moderate season
3) Heavy rain events between now and July could still increase bloom severity

We will watching and update you as NOAA will releases more information. Graph from NOAA