DeKalb County · canal · order 2 river · ~10 cfs typical
Union Ditch Number 1
Union Ditch Number 1 is a canal in DeKalb 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
82°
59°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
80°
63°
17 mph
58%
Sat
Rain
70°
65°
20 mph
91%
→ 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
- East Lagoon5.8 mi
- Battle Creek8.2 mi
- East Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River7.8 mi
- Lorusso Lagoon6.8 mi
- North Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River8.7 mi
- Lake Prestbury10.5 mi
- East Branch Big Rock Creek11.8 mi
- West Branch Big Rock Creek11.8 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.
Union Ditch Number 1 fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Union Ditch Number 1?+
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 Union Ditch Number 1?+
Union Ditch Number 1 is a canal in DeKalb County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.