2026 regulation year
Vermilion River 2026 — Ohio Fishing Regulations
Ohio statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
Last updated
Vermilion River carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Ohio's 2026 fishing rules — covering Steelhead (rainbow trout). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
State-level special regulation
Steelhead Alley: westernmost stocked tributary
Source: Ohio special-water list
Per-species rules on Vermilion River
Steelhead (rainbow trout) regulations →
Steelhead Alley: 2 / day, 12 in; westernmost stocked tributary
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.