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Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow) Regulations in Ohio 2026

Ohio Trout regulations as of 2026-05-08: Status Prohibited; Status Prohibited; Status Prohibited. Sourced from DNR.

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Rules (40)

Ohio statewideClosed
Status
Prohibited
Daily bag
5 fish
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Min size
20"
All fish may be taken by hand except trout species singly or in combination combined total for all trout species
All Ohio WatersClosed
Status
Prohibited
Possession of these fish is prohibited
Ashtabula RiverClosed
Status
Prohibited
may not be taken or possessed
Ashtabula River And Its Tributaries.Closed
Status
Prohibited
Ashtabula River And TributariesClosed
Status
Closed
Ashtabula River TributariesClosed
Status
Prohibited
may not be taken or possessed
Chagrin RiverClosed
Status
Prohibited
may not be taken or possessed
Chagrin River And Its Tributaries.Closed
Status
Prohibited
Chagrin River And TributariesClosed
Status
Closed
Chagrin River TributariesClosed
Status
Prohibited
may not be taken or possessed
Clear Creek From The First Fairfield County Road 69 Bridge (East Of The Junction Of County Roads 26 And 69) To The U.s. Route 33 Bridge In Hocking County
Daily bag
2
Clear Fork Of The Mohican River In Ashland County
Daily bag
2
Min size
12"
Clear Fork Of The Mohican River In Richland County
Daily bag
2
Min size
12"
Conneaut RiverClosed
Status
Prohibited
may not be taken or possessed
Conneaut River And Its Tributaries.Closed
Status
Prohibited
Conneaut River And TributariesClosed
Status
Closed
Conneaut River TributariesClosed
Status
Prohibited
may not be taken or possessed
Grand RiverClosed
Status
Prohibited
may not be taken or possessed
Grand River And Its Tributaries.Closed
Status
Prohibited
Grand River And TributariesClosed
Status
Closed
Grand River TributariesClosed
Status
Prohibited
may not be taken or possessed
Lake ErieClosed
Status
Closed
Brook trout may not be taken or possessed from the Ashtabula, Chagrin, Conneaut, and Grand rivers and their tributaries.
Lake Erie Proper And The Entire Length Of All Lake Erie Creeks, Rivers, And TributariesClosed
Status
Closed
Season opens
Sep 1
Season closes
Feb 28
Daily bag
2 fish/day
Min size
12"
Brook trout may not be taken or possessed from the Ashtabula, Chagrin, Conneaut, and Grand rivers and their tributaries. Sept. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026 singly or in combination; Sept. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026
Lake Erie Proper And The Entire Length Of All Lake Erie Creeks, Rivers, And Tributaries.Out of season
Season opens
Sep 1
Season closes
Feb 28
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
12"
Sept. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026; singly or in combination with Salmon Sept. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026
Mad River And Its Tributaries
Daily bag
2
Min size
12"

Also known as

Trout is also called Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow), Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Tiger Trout. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Ohio.

Frequently asked questions

When is Trout season in Ohio?

Trout season in Ohio runs from Sep 1 to Feb 28 per DNR.

What is the size limit for Trout in Ohio?

Minimum size for Trout in Ohio is 12 inches in Clear Fork Of The Mohican River In Ashland County, per DNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Trout in Ohio?

Daily bag limit for Trout in Ohio is 2 in Clear Creek From The First Fairfield County Road 69 Bridge (East Of The Junction Of County Roads 26 And 69) To The U.s. Route 33 Bridge In Hocking County, per DNR.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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