Fishing at
Mattoon Lake Kittitas County

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• Rainbow Trout
• Largemouth Bass

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Mattoon Lake is a freshwater lake located in Kittitas County, Washington. At an elevation of 1491 ft. and 26.1 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including common carp, yellow perch, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Mattoon Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 26.1 acres
Elevation: 1491 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Mattoon Lake
Shoreline Access: Good

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Mattoon Lake Stocking Reports

Mattoon Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 10 lbs. This year so far, there has been 3 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.46 lbs. In the past, Mattoon Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.53 lbs.

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Mattoon Lake Map

Mattoon Lake Fish Species

Mattoon Lake provides excellent opportunities for rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch common carp, yellow perch, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish throughout the year.

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Mattoon Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Mattoon Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout. Largemouth bass is also a popular species to fish for at Mattoon Lake.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

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Mattoon Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Mattoon Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include power bait and worms for rainbow trout. Bottom fishing from shore and top fishing from shore are the common and successful methods used at Mattoon Lake to catch rainbow trout.

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Mattoon Lake - Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips

The most popular time for catching largemouth bass at Mattoon Lake is afternoon. Anglers also reported success with largemouth bass around morning.

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Mattoon Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Mattoon Lake, including Fiorito North, Fiorito South, McCabe Pond, Manastash Lake and Mud Lake.

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