2026 regulation year
Mad River 2026 — Ohio Fishing Regulations
Ohio statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Mad River carries a special-regulation overlay on top of Ohio's 2026 fishing rules — covering Smallmouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
Per-species rules on Mad River
12 in minimum; coldwater + tailrace smallmouth fishery
Official source
Ohio Department of Natural Resources — Division of Wildlife publishes the authoritative 2026 Ohio fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.