Massac County · canal · order 5 river · ~35 cfs typical
Bear Creek Ditch
Bear Creek Ditch is a canal in Massac 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
85°
65°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
66°
8 mph
19%
Sat
Rain
79°
66°
14 mph
40%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Georges Creek1.3 mi
- Cagle Pond1.7 mi
- Old Bay2.7 mi
- Sugar Creek3.2 mi
- Bear Creek3.3 mi
- Barnes Creek5.0 mi
- Hills Branch5.0 mi
- Johnson Creek5.6 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.
Bear Creek Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear Creek 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 Bear Creek Ditch?+
Bear Creek Ditch is a canal in Massac County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.