Lake Mattoon
Lake Mattoon is a 1,050-acre city-owned reservoir in Shelby County near Mattoon and Neoga. It is known for crappie, catfish and hybrid striped bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Saugeye
Points, riprap and the dam area. Jigs in cold water, crankbaits in summer.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Mattoon MarinaMarina1282 County Road 000 East, Neoga. Boat and trailer stickers are sold here.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Mattoon are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Mattoon ↗Local tips
- Buy the city boat and trailer sticker at the marina before launching.
- The lake has had algae bloom closures, so check with the city before you go.
- Crappie rate best here, so try brush and timber in spring.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.