Maumee River Collective

03/31/2026

Thank you to WTOL 11 for sharing the news of our first Free Tackle Library. If you or anyone you know wants to go fishing take them to Downtown Grand Rapids Ohio! The shed is located behind Wild Side Brewing Company. If you have anything you would like to donate you can bring it to Wild Side or message us here and we will come to you!

The Maumee River Collective launches a free fishing library in Grand Rapids to get more people outdoors.

03/27/2026

We are blessed by those who came before us.

03/25/2026

We’re proud to introduce the Maumee River Collective Free Fishing Library 🎣

Built on a simple idea:
👉 Take what you need
👉 Leave what you can
👉 Get more people outside

Inside you’ll find fishing gear for anyone who wants to give it a try—kids, families, beginners, or anyone who just forgot some tackle that day.

This isn’t just about fishing. It’s about access, community, and taking care of the river that gives us so much.

If you’ve got extra gear—old rods, tackle, lures—consider dropping something off for the next person.

Let’s keep this stocked, respected, and growing.

Now open and ready to use!
It’s located directly behind Wild Side Brewing Company right along the historic canal in Grand Rapids, Ohio

03/25/2026

We’re proud to introduce the Maumee River Collective Free Fishing Library.

Built on a simple idea:
Take what you need.
Leave what you can.

Whether you’re a kid picking up a rod for the first time, a family out for the day, or someone who just forgot their gear—this is here for you.

Inside you’ll find rods, tackle, and lures available for anyone who wants to get outside and enjoy the river.

This works because of the community.
If you’ve got extra gear lying around, consider dropping something off for the next person.

Let’s keep it stocked.
Let’s keep it clean.
Let’s keep people fishing.

Now open and ready to use.
Located directly behind Side Brewing Co

03/25/2026

Introducing Maumee River Collective:

What started as small acts—cleaning up trash along the river, sharing food and drinks with volunteers, helping kids experience fishing for the first time—has grown into something bigger.

The Maumee River Collective was built on a simple idea:
take care of the river, and take care of each other.

Our mission is to connect people to the outdoors, protect the Maumee River, and make activities like fishing and exploration accessible to everyone—especially the next generation.

From river cleanups and community events to our free fishing pole and tackle library, we’re here to remove barriers and create opportunities for people to get outside, get involved, and give back.

This is just the beginning.

If you’ve ever wanted to help your community, spend more time outdoors, or pass on a love for the river—this is your place.

Take what you need
Give when you can
Leave it better than you found it

Welcome to the Maumee River Collective.