Lake Mattoon Fishing Spot

• Mean Depth: 11'
• Max Depth: 35'
• Elevation: 632'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/10/09 03:02 PM
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Owned by the City of Mattoon, Lake Mattoon is located in the counties of Coles, Shelby and Cumberland. Having a maximum depth of 35 feet, the average depth is only 10.5 feet. The capacity is 2.6 billion gallons with a surface area of 765 acres. 53% of the 55.5 miles shoreline is owned by the City of Mattoon, along with 348.5 acres of surrounding property. Lake Mattoon is fed by the Little Wabash River and is a popular recreation spot for boating, fishing, and camping. Approximately 1,042 boat permits are issued every year and 360 two day permits. The primary use of Lake Mattoon is supplying water to the City of Mattoon, Illinois. Boaters must buy a permit to use the lake. There is no power limit on the lake, which welcomes waterskiers. The lake is stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie.The nearest Interstate access is Exit 177 on Interstate 57.

Lake Mattoon is a 1,050-acre (4.2 km²) reservoir located in Coles County, Illinois, Cumberland County, Illinois, and Shelby County, Illinois. Almost three-quarters of the lake, 765 acres (3.1 km²), is located in Shelby County. The reservoir was built to supply tap water to Mattoon, Illinois and Neoga, but also provides fishing and boating recreation. The lake is 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.8 km) wide.[1]