Massac County · canal · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Dry Ridge Ditch
Dry Ridge 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°
9 mph
20%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
66°
14 mph
37%
→ 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 Creek1.3 mi
- Round Lake (historical)3.3 mi
- Grassy Creek3.7 mi
- Mermet Lake3.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Georges Creek3.8 mi
- Cagle Pond4.4 mi
- Cave Creek5.8 mi
- Mill Creek6.3 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.
Dry Ridge Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dry Ridge 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 Dry Ridge Ditch?+
Dry Ridge Ditch is a canal in Massac County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.