FISHING AREA: Lake Mattoon crosses county lines and lies in three different counties. Coles County has 65 acres with a maximum depth of 35 feet and 45 miles of shoreline; Shelby County has 765.4 acres with a maximum depth of 35 feet and 45 miles of shoreline; and Cumberland County has 329 acres with a maximum depth of 35 feet and 45 miles of shoreline. The lake offers camping, boat fishing,skiing, and picknicking to visitors. Lake Mattoon is located south west of Mattoon, west of I-57
WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are up some; surface water temperatures are near 53 degrees.
FISH: Crappie ... Good; Fish are hitting in 4 to 6 feet of water on minnows and jigs; chartreuse is a popular color. 90% of the fishermen at the lake are looking for crappie.
FISH: Catfish ... Fair; Anglers are doing all right; continuing to reel some in.
NOTE: Duck Season open Saturday, October 31st
NOTE: The marina is closed on Monday and Tuesdays.
NOTES: Reported by Joel Pittman of Mattoon Parks Dept. Last report for the season.