Fishing · Trout (stream trout and lake trout)
Stream and lake trout rules with season bars. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-10-23Trout (stream trout and lake trout): state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches.Designated trout streams, statewide except the listed southeast area | 4 | March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-23 |
| Ohio | 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length.Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) | 5 | March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-23 |
| Texas | 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length.Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception) | 1 | Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 | 2026-10-23 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.
Not added yet for trout (stream trout and lake trout): Virginia, Indiana. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations.