Massac County · canal · order 4 river · ~15 cfs typical
Clifty Creek Ditch
Clifty 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°
67°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
69°
8 mph
21%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
66°
13 mph
35%
→ 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
- Clifty Creek0.8 mi
- Grassy Creek2.9 mi
- Round Lake (historical)4.3 mi
- Mermet Lake4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Cave Creek4.2 mi
- Dutchman Creek4.6 mi
- Georges Creek5.1 mi
- Mill Creek6.0 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.
Clifty Creek Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Clifty 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 Clifty Creek Ditch?+
Clifty Creek Ditch is a canal in Massac County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.