2026 regulation year
Ohio River 2026 — Ohio Fishing Regulations
Ohio statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Ohio River carries 3 special-regulation overlays on top of Ohio's 2026 fishing rules — covering Walleye, Smallmouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Boundary water with KY/WV; Ohio licence honoured to the south bank. Trophy flathead + blue catfish regs apply
Source: Ohio special-water list
Per-species rules on Ohio River
4 / day, 15 in minimum; sauger may be in mixed bag — confirm species
12 in minimum, 5 / day; boundary water with KY/WV
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.