Maumee River Update

[bob8492]

As for fishing private property, it depends on how ea parcel of property is deeded. I've tried to get permission to duck hunt and Wildlife advised that you have to go to the proper county office and determine if they have a map showing how it is deeded. Some own to the shore while others own out into the water. So, being in the water doesn't mean your good to go!

Hmmm, just asking as back in NW ohio after being gone out west for many years. Property not deeded to high water mark???? When I was a kid and learned to Duck hunt on the river as long as you were in the water you were okay... has that changed? Don't doubt you but need clarification, thanks.

[nastyhabit]

Caught a limit yesterday afternoon took around a hour. Seen a few fish caught around me also. Fished downstream point of bluegrass. Half ounce weight 3-4 foot leader. Orange floater green with sparkle tail. Calling for 1-2 inches of rain today and tomorrow. As soon as the water starts dropping it's going to be game on.

[Bggeary]

Hmmm, just asking as back in NW ohio after being gone out west for many years. Property not deeded to high water mark???? When I was a kid and learned to Duck hunt on the river as long as you were in the water you were okay... has that changed? Don't doubt you but need clarification, thanks.

Bob, i live on the Scoito river and my property extends to the middle of the river. If you are in a boat you are fine, it's if you get out of the boat and touch the ground under the water that could cause an issue.

[Hoytman86]

Bob, i live on the Scoito river and my property extends to the middle of the river. If you are in a boat you are fine, it's if you get out of the boat and touch the ground under the water that could cause an issue.

That's how it works in here in Kentucky. The state says nobody owns the water, even if they own the land underneath it. As long as you aren't touching the ground, you're fine. So is the consensus to either fish from a boat or deal with hundreds of people at the public areas?

[jiginitis69]

Hoyt. Try 1,000's. Every year during Easter Weekend the Toledo Blade publishes a picture of Maumee & fisherman. Literally 1,000 + in photo. GOT BOAT? LOL. I fish the lake since 82'. But in college & a few years following we lived off the river. Walleye to White bass. We wont eat any White Bass. We throw them back no matter what size on lake. In life your only allowed to eat soo much of a specific food & in college we caught them by 100's every day. Filet & Freeze. I've eaten enough for a lifetime. LOL. Good Luck & Good Fishing to all

[PirateMike]

Actually, the Ohio Wildlife Officer I spoke with said that your in violation if you set foot, anchor or have decoys anchored that you are in violation/trespassing. He was the one who advised going to the county to get a plat book or other mapping that actually shows where the landowners property is deeded to. Fishing is a little different than hunting, landowners frown upon people with guns on their property unless give permission.

[trapperjon]

I took the day off work tomorrow to hit the river and it's just my luck the sky's have opened up. sooo i'm gonna save a fewbucks on fuel and hit the dusky in fremont, planning on fishing around hays rd bridge area. (westside) should be there by sunrise, anybody else planning on going ? i'll be wearing all camo.waders/raincoat, say hi would be glad to meet other insain fishermen JON

[West Basin]

Drove from Columbus to Sandusky to Toledo and back on Friday, April 04. All fields and streams were severely flooded from rains. Maumee and Sandusky rivers will be very high and unfishable until probably early next week. Heck of a lot of water out there to drain off...