Top fish species at Main Union Special Ditch

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
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General info

Main Union Special Ditch is a canal located in Henry County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Whiteside County, Illinois. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish.

Location

41°32′56.1″N 89°57′40.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Main Union Special 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Ictalurus punctatus

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41°32′56.1″N 89°57′40.8″W
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FAQ about Main Union Special Ditch fishing

Main Union Special Ditch is a canal located in Henry County, Illinois, United States. It is also intersecting with Whiteside County, Illinois. Its coordinates are:
41°32′56.1″N 89°57′40.8″W
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