Where does the Vermillion river begin?
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Where does the Vermilion River start in Louisiana?
Bayou Fusilier
The river originates at Bayou Fusilier, which is fed by Bayou Teche; winds its way through Lafayette Parish; and drains into the Vermilion Bay below Vermilion Parish.
Where does the Vermilion River start and end?
Gulf of Mexico
Intracoastal City
Vermilion River/Mouths
Where does the Vermillion river begin?
Livingston County
St. Landry ParishFord County
Vermilion River/Sources
How long is the Vermilion River Louisiana?
70 miVermilion River / Length
How high is the Vermilion River?
| River Stage Reference Frame | Gauge Height | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| NAVD88 | -2.74 ft | Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps |
| NGVD 29 | Not Available | Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks |
| MSL | Not Available | Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks |
| Other | Not Available |
What type of fish are in the Vermilion River?
The Vermillion River, its tributaries, and its watershed lakes and ponds are well-known for their fishing opportunities, including northern pike, sunfish, walleye, and trout, as well as other less notable game fish and rough fish species.
Why is it called the Vermillion River?
The Vermilion River is a river in northern Ohio in the United States. It is 66.9 miles (107.7 km) long and is a tributary of Lake Erie, draining an area of 268 square miles (690 km2). The name alludes to the reddish clay that is the predominant local soil along its route. The river is commonly muddy after rains.
What river is Lafayette Louisiana on?
The Vermilion River
The Vermilion River runs through the center of Lafayette. Other significant waterways in the city are Isaac Verot Coulee, Coulee Mine, Coulee des Poches and Coulee Ile des Cannes, which are natural drainage canals that lead to the Vermilion River.