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Toledo, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Toledo, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Toledo, Ohio offers some of the most diverse freshwater fishing in the Midwest, anchored by world‑class access to western Lake Erie and the Maumee River. Anglers come to Toledo for legendary walleye runs, outstanding smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing, plus year‑round opportunities for panfish, catfish, and more in rivers, marinas, and inland reservoirs. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Toledo include: Maumee River, Lake Erie, Maumee Bay, Side Cut Metropark, Maumee Bay State Park, Cullen Park, Metzger Marsh, Magee Marsh, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:15 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    27%
  • Waxing Crescent - 27% illuminated Waxing Crescent
Next Full Moon in ~10 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    376,114 km
    Proximity:
    69.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Toledo
New Moon
Sun, 14 Jun
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    04:47 am - 06:47 am
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    10:12 am - 12:12 pm
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    05:22 pm - 07:22 pm
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    11:22 pm - 01:22 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Crescent at 27% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -47 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 19 Jun 18:34 • 41.664, -83.555
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Toledo, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Toledo

Toledo, Ohio fishing is driven by the unique combination of the Maumee River and the western basin of Lake Erie, one of North America’s premier walleye and smallmouth bass destinations. The city’s public launches, river access points, and marinas give shore and boat anglers a variety of productive options within minutes of downtown.

Seasonal patterns in Toledo start with the famous Maumee River walleye run in late March through April. Rising water and a bump in temperature push big numbers of walleyes upstream, concentrating fish between Orleans Park, Side Cut Metropark, and Buttonwood. Anglers favor 1/4–5/8 oz jigs tipped with bright twister tails in chartreuse, white, and green, cast slightly upstream and slowly swept near bottom. As water clears, longer leaders and more natural colors become more effective. Immediately after, white bass follow a similar migration, and smaller jigs, inline spinners, and small spoons produce fast action.

By late spring and summer, the focus shifts to Lake Erie’s western basin for open‑water walleye, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass. Boat anglers launch from Toledo, Oregon, and nearby marinas, trolling crawler harnesses and crankbaits along reef complexes and mud flats. Key structures include the Camp Perry reefs, Toussaint Reef, and other shoals that hold post‑spawn walleyes. In lowlight periods, trolling crankbaits high in the column can be deadly; during bright mid‑day conditions, slow‑rolling harnesses just off bottom with 1–2 oz weights often scores more fish.

Smallmouth bass fishing peaks from late May through September on rocky points, breakwalls, and reefs. Tubes, drop‑shot rigs with goby‑colored plastics, and Ned rigs are staples in 10–25 feet of water. Largemouth bass are more common in marinas, back channels, and protected bays with weeds or docks. Spinnerbaits, swim jigs, and Texas‑rigged plastics pitched to visible cover are high‑percentage approaches. Don’t overlook marina riprap and isolated weed patches, especially on overcast or breezy days when baitfish push shallow.

Toledo’s warm months also bring reliable catfish and panfish action in the Maumee River and connected backwaters. Channel catfish stack in deeper bends, below dams, and along outside turns; cut shad, chicken liver, and nightcrawlers on slip sinker rigs fished just off bottom work well. Bluegill, crappie, and rock bass cluster around current breaks, downed trees, and marina walls—target them with small jigs or live bait under a float, adjusting depth until you tick the edge of visible cover or the top of a drop.

Fall on Lake Erie sees another strong walleye bite as fish feed heavily before winter. Trolling larger crankbaits in stained water or jigging blade baits and jigging spoons on steep edges becomes a primary pattern. Cool‑water smallmouth roam mid‑depth rock, and reaction baits like jerkbaits and spinnerbaits can be outstanding on wind‑blown structure. When conditions allow, late‑season shore casting from piers and breakwalls around Toledo and nearby ports can be surprisingly productive with jigs and minnow‑style plugs.

Winter opportunities vary with ice conditions, but when safe, local harbors and protected marinas can provide good panfish, perch, and sometimes walleye action through the ice using small spoons and tungsten jigs tipped with waxworms. Across all seasons, Toledo anglers who pay attention to water clarity, current speed on the Maumee, and wind direction on Lake Erie will stay one step ahead of the bite.

The Best Fishing Spots around Toledo

Maumee River

One of the Midwest’s best-known fishing rivers, the Maumee draws anglers for the spring walleye run from late March through April, with white bass following in May; the rest of the year produces smallmouth bass, channel catfish, freshwater drum, and carp from deep bends and current seams, and boats work the lower river near its mouth into Maumee Bay while shore anglers spread through parks in Maumee, Perrysburg, and Toledo.

Lake Erie

The Western Basin of Lake Erie off Toledo is famous for walleye, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass; trolling and drifting the reefs and shoals shine from spring through fall, while shore anglers pick up perch, catfish, and sheepshead from piers and protected marinas, with charter and private boats accessing expansive structure-rich water and nearby Port Clinton and Oak Harbor ramps.

Maumee Bay

A shallow, productive arm of Lake Erie, Maumee Bay offers spring walleye staging areas, summer perch schools, and largemouth bass along emergent weeds and marina walls; boats drift jigs and harnesses while shore anglers fish piers, riprap, and access points around parks and harbors connected to the bay.

Side Cut Metropark

Set along the Maumee River’s historic canal locks, Side Cut Metropark is a signature shore spot for the walleye and white bass runs, with anglers wading riffles and casting from rocky banks; in warmer months, the same current breaks give up smallmouth bass and catfish, and nearby Orleans Park and Depot Park extend shoreline access.

Maumee Bay State Park

This large lakeside park offers multiple fishing options: piers and rock shorelines on Maumee Bay for walleye, perch, and catfish, along with inland lagoons and ponds that hold panfish and largemouth bass; boaters use nearby launches while shore anglers work windblown corners and weed edges, with additional access around Oregon and the bay’s marinas.

Cullen Park

Located in Toledo’s Point Place, Cullen Park provides a popular launch and shore access to Maumee Bay and the mouth of the Ottawa River; anglers target spring walleye and white bass in the channels, summer yellow perch and largemouth along weedlines, and catfish after dark from the riprap and fishing platforms.

Metzger Marsh

A diked coastal marsh east of Toledo, Metzger Marsh features a protected boat ramp and pier fishing for yellow perch, crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass, with pike showing in cooler months; anglers work cuts, culverts, and the open marsh pool, and slip out to nearshore Lake Erie when conditions allow.

Magee Marsh

Known for its boardwalk, Magee Marsh also offers productive shore fishing via dikes and access points for perch, panfish, largemouth bass, and seasonal pike; the nearby causeways and canals connect to the productive nearshore waters of western Lake Erie and complement fishing at Metzger Marsh and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge areas.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Toledo area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 3 beaches and bays in this area.

Carland Beach - 11.11740420355km , North Maumee Bay - 12.5230348322km , Maumee Bay - 14.06708938597km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 4 main harbours in this area.

Riverside Turning Basin - 3.86439558193km, Harrison Marina - 6.57310107141km, Maumee Mooring Basin - 8.9993868958km, Jocketts Marina - 10.54375581022km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Toledo. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Swan Creek - 2.48214988596km , Riverside Turning Basin - 3.86439558193km , Sibley Creek - 4.0456219695km , Corbutt Island - 5.03513668719km , Clark Island - 5.66333372107km , Harrison Marina - 6.57310107141km , Delaware Creek - 6.69616534389km , Delaware Island - 6.75702477019km , Duck Creek - 7.93784437722km , Shantee Creek - 8.75248837638km , Maumee Mooring Basin - 8.83374321148km , Maumee River - 8.86151048916km , Presque Isle - 8.90819856764km , Maumee Mooring Basin - 8.9993868958km , Marengo Island - 9.02270780449km , Grassy Island - 9.32514418129km , Silver Creek - 9.52181320966km , Nagg Island - 9.63975063488km , Salter Creek - 10.29446724353km , Jocketts Marina - 10.54375581022km , Lake Sawyer - 10.59818482925km , Shantee Creek - 10.85849664418km , Carland Beach - 11.11740420355km , Halfway Creek - 11.45215021229km , Ottawa River - 11.66397765914km , North River - 11.94144168716km , Rapideau Drain - 12.02347443668km , Little Cedar Creek - 12.35576014747km , North Maumee Bay - 12.5230348322km , Indian Island - 12.54064573851km , Ewing Island - 12.8433809972km , Cairl Creek - 12.96540171817km , Grape Island - 13.08156305187km , Tenmile Creek - 13.16236833935km , North Tenmile Creek - 13.16236833935km , Little Lake Creek - 13.19866109307km , Gard Island - 13.22598236514km , Klinck Lakes - 13.97615234568km , Tracey Run - 14.04391752725km , Maumee Bay - 14.06708938597km

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