Massac County · canal · order 5 river · ~117 cfs typical
Main Ditch
Main 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
88°
67°
7 mph
20%
Sat
Drizzle
79°
66°
13 mph
42%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
67°
12 mph
35%
↘ 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
- Clifty Creek2.3 mi
- Cave Creek3.2 mi
- Dutchman Creek3.5 mi
- Grassy Creek4.0 mi
- Round Lake (historical)4.5 mi
- Mermet Lake4.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Old Cache River4.4 mi
- Little Cache Creek5.5 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.
Main Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Main 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 Main Ditch?+
Main Ditch is a canal in Massac County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.