Shelby County · canal · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Ernst Ditch
Ernst Ditch is a canal in Shelby 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
Partly cloudy
83°
56°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
63°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Storms
82°
69°
17 mph
86%
→ 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 Turtle Creek3.6 mi
- Tawawa Lake4.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Plum Creek4.1 mi
- Turtle Creek6.3 mi
- Manning Run5.2 mi
- Mill Creek7.3 mi
- Lockington Reservoir7.4 mi
- Lake Evergreen6.3 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.
Ernst Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ernst 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 Ernst Ditch?+
Ernst Ditch is a canal in Shelby County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.