Thread: Mattoon lake

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    Mattoon lake

    Going to try my luck here Saturday. Never fished it before. Any concerns of shallow areas. And info would be appreciated ty

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    I suspect it'll be high and muddy. Just a guess as I haven't been lately

    Dale Sinclair original

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    It will cost you 60 bucks to fish there. You have to buy a trailer and boat sticker, and 60 dollars is the yearly fee.

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    never fished it but drove by and around couple weeks ago looks good but $60.00 is pretty steep for me being so far away. If they had camping near by maybe a few days to get you $ worth and learn the lake a little

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    Quote Originally Posted by stratosjoe View Post
    never fished it but drove by and around couple weeks ago looks good but $60.00 is pretty steep for me being so far away. If they had camping near by maybe a few days to get you $ worth and learn the lake a little
    They have a very nice campground right behind the marina. The bathrooms and showers are very clean.

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    thanks I may give it a try. It really looks good lakemaster has a good map of it , I don't know how accurate it is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stratosjoe View Post
    thanks I may give it a try. It really looks good lakemaster has a good map of it , I don't know how accurate it is.
    It's a nice little lake. Lots of boat docks and seawalls. Really good crappie lake as well...