Branch County · lake · 313 acres
Matteson Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Matteson Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch — most recently on May 21, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan 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
87°
61°
9 mph
9%
Sat
Rain
77°
67°
14 mph
74%
Sun
Showers
71°
62°
17 mph
74%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 21 | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | 15.24" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 28 | Walleye | 1,877 | 13.1" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Monroe Lake4.9 mi
- Holmes Hollow Pond4.9 mi
- Duncan Lake5.1 mi
- Bassett Lake4.5 mi
- Dorsey Lake4.5 mi
- Palmitere Lake5.1 mi
- Island Lake4.9 mi
- Cooks Lake4.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Matteson Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Matteson Lake?+
Matteson Lake is stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch in Branch County, Michigan, most recently on May 21, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Matteson Lake?+
Yes — Michigan 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 Matteson Lake?+
Matteson Lake is a lake in Branch County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.