Hardin County · canal · order 3 river · ~15 cfs typical
Cottonwood Ditch
Cottonwood Ditch is a canal in Hardin 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
4%
Sat
Showers
82°
68°
17 mph
78%
Sun
Showers
72°
66°
12 mph
70%
↘ 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
- McCoy Run4.2 mi
- Neiheiser Lake5.6 mi
- Grass Creek7.4 mi
- Mud Run7.6 mi
- Hog Creek9.8 mi
- Little Hog Creek9.8 mi
- Lake Idlewild9.3 mi
- Little Riley Creek12.3 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.
Cottonwood Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Ditch?+
Cottonwood Ditch is a canal in Hardin County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.