Crappie, smallmouth bass, bluegills, carp, catfish, gar, bullhead, red-eared and other sunfish, Northern pike and yellow perch are among the species commonly caught from the river.īecause of occasional flooding, many of these species also find their way into Siegert Lake and Silver Lake at Side Cut. More Fishing at Side CutĪbout the time the walleye run ends, white bass move in to spawn. The spawn is one of the factors that make Lake Erie the Walleye Capital of the World, and put the Maumee on the map as a premier angling destination.Ĭlick Here to check current Maumee River temperature and height. Vendors set up on the shore and spectators stop to stare.

Starting mid- to late-Mach, fishermen line up to cast jigs and reel in keepers. The popular gamefish swims upriver to spawn in numbers that are unparalleled on the Great Lakes, and Side Cut Metropark is right in the middle of the action.

March madness on the Maumee River means a frenzy of fishermen wading into the cold water to cast their lines for walleye. Ohio fishing regulations apply to the river and all inland waters in the Metroparks. Access to the Maumee River and inland waters provides a variety of fishing opportunities in scenic settings.

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