The New River on the Block

The Vermilion River is a river in northern Ohio in the United States. It is 59 mi (95 km) long and is a tributary of Lake Erie, draining an area of 268 mi² (694 km²).The name alludes to the reddish clay that is the predominant local soil along its route. The river is commonly muddy after rains. Its headwaters have many local farms that feed it.It will stay muddy days longer than other rivers that are larger than it. It is more of a rural river by nature and hiking is required to reach the good fishing. It is large enough for a one man pontoon, but only during winter and spring times.