your maumee river professionals!
We're located in Grand Rapids, Ohio on the banks of the beautiful Maumee River. We rent canoes, kayaks, pontoon boats and row boats with and without motors. Get out in the sun this summer and enjoy your local river! It's all about quality of life in Grand Rapids and River Lures is your one stop destination for fun and relaxation. Get on the Maumee this year and see what it's about: fun, sun, kayaking and legendary fishing... it's all waiting at River Lures.
kayak specialists!
Easy one-stop shopping for all of your kayak needs! Brand new kayaks including NATIVE, PERCEPTION, WILDERNESS SYSTEMS, BASILISK SUPs and more.
Our distinct advantage over the big box stores is our immediate access to the water. You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it, so TEST PADDLE your new kayak! Come relax with our staff. We'll get you paddling in the historic Grand Rapids canal so you can figure out what kayak is best for you. Service sets us apart. Cook out with us, have a hot dog and chat while trying new kayaks. This level of personal attention is only at River Lures!
new summer hours!
For everyone who works during the day.
10 am -8 pm Monday-Fri
8 am - 8 pm Sat
8 am - 7 pm Sun
10 am -8 pm Monday-Fri
8 am - 8 pm Sat
8 am - 7 pm Sun
how to get here-
Just 15 minutes from Bowling Green and 35 minutes from Toledo!
thule official dealer and installation service
That's right. Buy, modify or improve your Thule system at River Lures and we'll install it free! It's all about service at River Lures. Even if we don't have it in stock, we'll get it and get you on your way to adventure!
kayak and canoe trips
Get a group of friends together and have some fun. Bring the kids! Bring your parents! From novice to experienced, we've got a trip for you. River Lures provides drop-off, paddles and life jackets, then picks you up down river and brings you back to your car. You supply the smiles! Starting at $20 per paddle for our beginner's trip (6 miles), take your time and explore many islands. Have shore lunch or soak in some rays. Our river trips often reveal many different sightings of wildlife and nature. You'll enjoy sightings of Egrets, Blue Heron, sometimes the elusive Green Heron, along with ducks, painted, snapping and soft-shell turtles. You could also see deer, raccoon, and maybe even the resident family of eagles fishing along the banks! Bring your camera, your fishin' rod... Give us a call- 419-832-0989.
rates-
*Prices are per paddle. Must have at least two people and kids must be accompanied by an adult!
fishing
current LIVE bait selection
MINNOWS- $2.50 / dozen
NIGHT CRAWLERS- $2.00 / dozen
GLOW WORMS (GREEN CRAWLERS WITH GLOWING BLOOD)- $2.50 / dozen
FROZEN SHAD- $2.00 / bag
CHICKEN LIVER- $2.00 / cup
NIGHT CRAWLERS- $2.00 / dozen
GLOW WORMS (GREEN CRAWLERS WITH GLOWING BLOOD)- $2.50 / dozen
FROZEN SHAD- $2.00 / bag
CHICKEN LIVER- $2.00 / cup
We have a full line of tackle, poles, fishing nets, and general fishing supplies.
- power baits
- tackle boxes
- coolers
- stringers and reels
- bobbers, sinkers, hooks and more