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Maumee River

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Ohio, United States

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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General info

Maumee River is a stream located in Wood County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Allen County, Indiana and Defiance County, Ohio. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Walleye, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

41°25′54.2″N 83°49′12.4″W
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Official website

ohiodnr.gov

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Fishing regulations at Maumee River, OH

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Ohio can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters
Memorable / trophy limits1 > 28

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information
No minimum size limit. No bag limit for channel catfish under 28 inches. Bag limit of 1 channel catfish 28-inches or larger. Hoover Reservoir; bag limit = 4 fish split limit; 3 fish less than 18-inches and 1 fish 28-inches or longer may be harvested. None may be taken between 18-inches and 28-inches. For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
Location specific information
Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.
Season open: year-round
Walleye

Walleye

Regulation boundaryOH Lake Erie
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size15" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
This daily bag limit has been established for walleye, saugeye, and sauger anglers fishing in the Ohio waters of Lake Erie, or landing at Ohio ports. It shall be unlawful for any one person to take or possess more than six walleye, saugeye, and sauger (singly or in combination) in any one day regardless of zone combination.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Sander vitreus
Location regulation notes
Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.
Location specific information
Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.
Season open: year-round
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryOH Lake Erie
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size14" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Additional information
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for Lake Erie March 1 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14-inches May 1 - June 24: bag limit = 1; min size = 18-inches June 25 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14 inches
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
Location regulation notes
Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.
Location specific information
Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.
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FAQ about Maumee River fishing

📍 Where is the Maumee River located?
the Maumee River is a stream located in Wood County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Allen County, Indiana and Defiance County, Ohio. Its coordinates are:
41°25′54.2″N 83°49′12.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Maumee River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Maumee River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Maumee River?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Maumee River?

Fishing in Ohio requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or from licensed vendors.

In Ohio, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 66 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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