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Maumee River Walleye Fishing Regulations 2026
Maumee River walleye 2026 open seasons vary by 8 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 6/day and 15″ min. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DNR.
Rules (11)
Lake Erie And Areas Immediately Upstream In Creeks, Rivers, And Tributaries
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
singly or in combination, March 1 - April 30, 2025
Lake Erie And Its Embayments Including Maumee Bay, Sandusky Bay, East Harbor, Middle Harbor, And West Harbor, And From Where Lake Erie Tributaries Enter The Lake Upstream To The Following End Points
- Daily bag
- 6 fish/day
singly or in combination; March 1 - April 30, 2025
Lake Erie And Its Embayments Including Maumee Bay, Sandusky Bay, East Harbor, Middle Harbor, And West Harbor, And From Where Lake Erie Tributaries Enter The Lake Upstream To The Following End Points: Arcola, Wheeler, Cowles, And Indian Creeks : U.s. Route 20 Bridges; Ashtabula River: E. 24th Street Bridge; Black River: State Route 611 Bridge; Conneaut Creek: Main Street Bridge (Downtown To Conneaut); Euclid Creek And Chagrin River: State Route 283 Bridges; Rocky River: Detroit Road Bridge; Sandusky River: Waterworks Dam In Tiffin; Maumee River: First Dam Upstream (Grand Rapids, Ohio); Vermilion River: State Route 2 Bridge; Grand River: State Route 535 Bridge; Cuyahoga River: Harvard Road Bridge.In season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Feb 28
May 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026; to be announced late April
Maumee RiverClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
All fish may be taken by hand except walleye
Ohio River On Its Embayments And Tributaries To The First Riffle Or Dam In The Western Unit
- Min size
- 14"
Sandusky RiverClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
All fish may be taken by hand except walleye
Ohio statewide
- Daily bag
- 6 fish
- Min size
- 15"
singly or in combination with Sauger, & Saugeye
Frequently asked questions
When is Walleye season on Maumee River?
Walleye season on Maumee River runs from May 1 to Feb 28 per DNR.
What is the size limit for Walleye on Maumee River?
Minimum size for Walleye on Maumee River is 14 inches in Ohio River On Its Embayments And Tributaries To The First Riffle Or Dam In The Western Unit. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Walleye on Maumee River?
Daily bag limit for Walleye on Maumee River is 6 fish/day in Lake Erie And Areas Immediately Upstream In Creeks, Rivers, And Tributaries.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.