Bureau County · canal · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Barbara Ditch
Barbara Ditch is a canal in Bureau County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
76°
68°
19 mph
77%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
19 mph
95%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- King Creek1.4 mi
- Coal Creek1.4 mi
- Hickory Creek4.2 mi
- Johnson Lake5.2 mi
- Tomahawk Creek6.0 mi
- Sauk Trail Pond5.7 mi
- Dow Lateral6.0 mi
- Hunt Slough8.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Barbara Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Barbara Ditch?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Barbara Ditch?+
Barbara Ditch is a canal in Bureau County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.