Lee County · canal · order 3 river · ~42 cfs typical
Main Ditch
Main Ditch is a canal in Lee 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
84°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
74°
65°
19 mph
75%
Sat
Rain
71°
65°
19 mph
94%
↘ 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
- Fivemile Branch3.5 mi
- Goose Lake3.0 mi
- Threemile Branch6.4 mi
- Howland Creek6.6 mi
- Crystal Lake7.3 mi
- Allen Creek11.2 mi
- Reid Creek12.3 mi
- Wild Creek12.2 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 Lee County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.