Coles County · canal · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical
Buttermilk Ditch
Buttermilk Ditch is a canal in Coles 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
Partly cloudy
83°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
64°
13 mph
39%
Sat
Rain
80°
65°
13 mph
68%
→ 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
- Lake Paradise2.6 mi
- Brush Creek3.6 mi
- Clear Creek4.2 mi
- Bush Creek4.3 mi
- Lake Mattoon5.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Clear Creek5.2 mi
- Daily Pond5.3 mi
- Darkies Creek5.8 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.
Buttermilk Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buttermilk 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 Buttermilk Ditch?+
Buttermilk Ditch is a canal in Coles County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.