Cumberland County · reservoir · 908 acres
Lake Mattoon
Stocked 9× since 2022 · Illinois DNR
Lake Mattoon is a reservoir in Cumberland County, Illinois, stocked with Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
62°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
84°
65°
12 mph
49%
Sat
Showers
80°
66°
15 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 56,817 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 12,730 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 61,409 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 61,409 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 42,827 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 10,791 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 12,636 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 12,810 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) | 44,807 | 2" | |
When does Lake Mattoon get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2022, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with striped bass x white bass (wiper) → · All Illinois waters with walleye x sauger (saugeye) →
Nearby waters
- Bush Creek0.7 mi
- Clear Creek1.2 mi
- Brush Creek1.4 mi
- Copperas Creek4.3 mi
- Lake Paradise4.7 mi
- Drake Creek4.5 mi
- Daily Pond6.1 mi
- Brush Creek5.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Mattoon fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Mattoon?+
Lake Mattoon is stocked with Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) and Walleye x Sauger (Saugeye) in Cumberland County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Mattoon get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2022, stocking at Lake Mattoon peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Mattoon?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Mattoon?+
Lake Mattoon is a reservoir in Cumberland County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.