Christian County · canal · order 4 river · ~26 cfs typical
Main Drainage Ditch
Main Drainage Ditch is a canal in Christian 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
Rain
82°
64°
15 mph
37%
Sat
Rain
76°
67°
15 mph
81%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
65°
15 mph
66%
↘ 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
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Paragon Lake5.2 mi
- Lake Pana6.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Boy Scout Lake8.2 mi
- Coal Creek10.0 mi
- Lake Fork9.0 mi
- Cottonwood Creek8.4 mi
- Matney Branch11.3 mi
- Brushy Branch11.1 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 Drainage Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Main Drainage 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 Drainage Ditch?+
Main Drainage Ditch is a canal in Christian County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.