Lake County · stream · order 4 river · ~3 cfs typical · seasonal
Smith Ditch
Smith Ditch is a stream in Lake County, Indiana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana'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°
59°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
86°
63°
16 mph
49%
Sat
Showers
73°
67°
16 mph
83%
→ 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
- Fancher Lake2.9 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Lake Seven2.9 mi
- Deer Creek3.1 mi
- Hermit Lake3.8 mi
- Hidden Lake4.1 mistocked Oct 1, 1990
- Turkey Creek6.1 mi
- Sprout Ditch6.2 mi
- Robinson Lake6.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Smith Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smith Ditch?+
Yes — Indiana 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 Smith Ditch?+
Smith Ditch is a stream in Lake County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.