Mason County · lake · 437 acres
Matanzas Lake
Matanzas Lake is a lake in Mason County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Drizzle
81°
64°
13 mph
72%
Sat
Rain
73°
67°
19 mph
84%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
65°
20 mph
25%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Dierker Lake0.0 mi
- Lange Pond1.9 mi
- Thomas Lake (historical)3.0 mi
- Bath Lake3.6 mi
- Grass Lake3.9 mi
- Otter Creek3.8 mi
- Spoon River4.5 mi
- Kerton Creek3.8 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.
Matanzas Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Matanzas Lake?+
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 Matanzas Lake?+
Matanzas Lake is a lake in Mason County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.