Fish Activity for Lake Mattoon

Based on fish activity forecast, today is good time to go fishing in Illinois, Lake Mattoon with a fish activity scores of 42.

Best times to go fishing are the following:

From 03:06 to 05:36
From 15:30 to 18:00

Second best times to go fishing are the following:

From 11:32 to 13:02
From 20:28 to 21:58

Fish activity tip

The fish activity algorithm is calculated based on solunar theory, tides and other factors. Tides create water movement that triggers feeding behavior, while solunar periods pinpoint optimal feeding times. Additionally, falling barometric pressure, signaling approaching weather changes, increases fish activity. Our fish activity algorithm combines these factors, assisting anglers in making informed decisions for more productive fishing trips.

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Lake depths for Lake Mattoon

Discover what’s beneath the surface of Lake Mattoon, Illinois. Lake depths layer reveals detailed underwater shapes, helping you visualize drop-offs, flats, and deep holes that affect fish behavior.

Lake Depths tip

Fish love structure! Use underwater depth contours & bathymetric data to locate points and ledges where baitfish gather—and where big predators are waiting. A quick look at the depth map can turn a slow day into your best trip yet.

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Weather for Lake Mattoon

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Solunar for Lake Mattoon

The moon phase in Lake Mattoon is waxing crescent. The illumination level is at 24.0% and it has been 4.8 days since the last new moon. The current distance to the moon is 405,232 km.

Today the moon rises at 12:17 and sets at 21:13 local time.

The sunrise in Lake Mattoon today is at 07:04, while the sun sets at 18:16 local time. The dawn starts at 06:37, while dusk finishes at 18:43. The zenith, which is the highest point of the sun in Lake Mattoon today, is at 12:40 local time.

Solunar tip

During "major" feeding times, when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot, fish are more active due to heightened gravitational forces, leading to increased feeding activity. "Minor" feeding times, occurring when the moon is at a 90-degree angle to the sun, also result in improved fish activity.

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Waterway: Lake Mattoon

39° 21.366000′, -88° 28.163400′

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