Ohio
Maumee River at Waterville
Location Snapshot
Maumee River at Waterville is a lower Ohio river reach tied to the western Lake Erie drainage and a major migratory coolwater fishery. The principal supported target is walleye, with smallmouth bass, white bass, and channel catfish adding additional species variety to the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 91
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
Wednesday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 945 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.32 ft
- Water Temperature
- 56.1 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Live monitoring update is delayed. Showing the latest available reading. · USGS station 04193500 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
38°F
Feels like
34°F
Wind
2 mph NW
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Fog
High 68°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Fog
High 65°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Walleye are in the mixed fishery on the Maumee River at Waterville, a Great Lakes tributary.
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
Target species
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
White Bass
Morone chrysops
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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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