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Smallmouth bass

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Channel catfish

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General info

Big Ditch is a canal located in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Smallmouth bass.

Location

40°17′2.9″N 88°18′3.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Ditch, IL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Rantoul

7.8 miles away

Mahomet

8.1 miles away

Champaign

11.8 miles away

Urbana

13.2 miles away

Bloomington

37.6 miles away

Danville

37.7 miles away

Normal

39.7 miles away

Decatur

44.7 miles away

Pontiac

45.4 miles away

Charleston

55.6 miles away

Mattoon

55.8 miles away

Lincoln

57.2 miles away

Kankakee

60.9 miles away

Streator

64.3 miles away

Bradley

65.3 miles away

Morton

65.4 miles away

Bourbonnais

65.9 miles away

Washington

66.3 miles away

Braidwood

68.2 miles away

West Lafayette

73.3 miles away

Terre Haute

74.8 miles away

Morris

75.7 miles away

Crawfordsville

75.9 miles away

Lafayette

76.3 miles away

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FAQ about Big Ditch fishing

Big Ditch is a canal located in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°17′2.9″N 88°18′3.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Big Ditch by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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