The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Mattoon
Cumberland County, Illinois · about 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Mattoon
Lake Mattoon spreads over about 880 acres in Cumberland County, Illinois.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.2 miles. The water sits about 630 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Neoga, is about 1.6 miles south. The closest city is Decatur, about 41 miles away.
- Size
- About 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 630 ft
- County
- Cumberland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Illinois mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Mattoon
- Neogaabout 1.6 mi south
- Windsorabout 8.2 mi northwest
- Mattoonabout 8.3 mi northeast
- Toledoabout 12 mi southeast
- Decaturnearest city, about 41 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Mattoon
What fish are in Lake Mattoon?
Lakes like Lake Mattoon usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Mattoon?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Mattoon?
About 880 acres, with about 13.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Mattoon?
Neoga is about 1.6 miles south; Windsor is about 8.2 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Mattoon?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Mattoon on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
