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Shortnose gar

18 in Β· 1 lb 3 oz

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Bluegill

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Pumpkinseed

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Channel catfish

23 in Β· 6 lb 4 oz

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Freshwater drum

21 in Β· 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 2 lb

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Ditch Number 18 is a canal located in Butler County, Missouri, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Shortnose gar, and Flathead catfish.

Location

36Β°43β€²58.1β€³N 90Β°11β€²33.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ditch Number 18, MO

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Fishing regulations in Missouri 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Ditch Number 18 is a canal located in Butler County, Missouri, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°43β€²58.1β€³N 90Β°11β€²33.3β€³W
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