Madison County · canal · order 2 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Bales Ditch
Bales Ditch is a canal in Madison County, Ohio. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Ohio'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
86°
62°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Showers
81°
69°
17 mph
86%
Sun
Showers
76°
67°
12 mph
86%
↘ 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
- Georges Fork3.2 mi
- Choctaw Lake3.6 mi
- Spring Fork4.0 mi
- North Fork Deer Creek4.9 mi
- Treacle Creek8.6 mi
- Fudger Lake8.1 mi
- Baker Lake7.8 mi
- Howard Run9.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bales Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bales Ditch?+
Yes — Ohio 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 Bales Ditch?+
Bales Ditch is a canal in Madison County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.