Ohio
Maumee River at Waterville
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Sunday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 493 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.96 ft
- Water Temperature
- 78.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04193500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
76°F
Wind
12 mph W
Wind gust
16 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.08 in
Last 24 hours
0.14 in
Last 48 hours
1.00 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 72°F
Chance 39%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 75°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 74°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 76°F / Low 67°F
Chance 41%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Maumee River at Waterville, Ohio. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065). USGS 04193500 is the bounded lower-Maumee fishing reach at Waterville, not Maumee near Defiance 04192500, not Lake Erie open water, and not a generic watershed pin. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Maumee River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Maumee at Waterville is Ohio's flagship spring walleye tributary into western Lake Erie. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04193500 using live water temperature, discharge, and stage. This is a river identity, not Lake Erie and not the Defiance reach. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODNR western-basin / Maumee spring walleye run. USGS 04193500 live 00010. Not Lake Erie main body and not Defiance 04192500.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Resident Maumee smallmouth at the Waterville reach.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
White Bass
Morone chrysops
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal white-bass movement on the lower Maumee.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Lower Maumee channel catfish.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large Lake Erie tributary in Lucas County at Waterville, downstream of the Defiance confluence and upstream of Maumee Bay. Distinct from Lake Erie main body and from the Auglaize.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public bank and boat fishing are documented along the ODNR/Lucas County Waterville–Maumee corridor. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04193500.
Stocking information
The spring walleye fishery is a Lake Erie migratory run, not a Waterville hatchery plant. Confirm current ODNR Lake Erie and inland notices.
Official sources
Ohio fishing regulations apply. The spring walleye run has additional Lake Erie / tributary harvest rules that change by season. This pin is not Lake Erie open water. Confirm current official ODNR regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Lucas, Ohio
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Lucas
Management Category
Lake Erie tributary walleye river
Regulation Scope
Maumee River at Waterville
Regulation Summary
Maumee River at Waterville: Ohio inland and Lake Erie tributary fishing regulations. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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