Mercer County · canal · order 1 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Houtz Ditch
Houtz Ditch is a canal in Mercer 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
87°
61°
10 mph
6%
Sat
Rain
81°
68°
14 mph
85%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
65°
13 mph
72%
↘ 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
- Twelvemile Creek4.4 mi
- Eightmile Creek4.8 mi
- Kyle Prairie Creek7.3 mi
- Coldwater Creek7.3 mi
- Grand Lake7.6 mi
- Beaver Creek9.0 mi
- Hussey Creek7.0 mi
- Little Beaver Creek7.8 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.
Houtz Ditch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Houtz 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 Houtz Ditch?+
Houtz Ditch is a canal in Mercer County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.