Fishing forecast for Mattoon, Illinois
How good is the fishing in Mattoon today? The score below combines the solunar periods, the moon phase and the weather for Mattoon, Illinois, and the calendar shows the best days of the month ahead.
Best time to fish in Mattoon
The best hours to fish near Mattoon are the major solunar periods, when the Moon is overhead or underfoot, and the minor periods at moonrise and moonset. When one of them falls within an hour of sunrise or sunset, plan to be on the water then. All times on this page are local to Mattoon.
The forecast also weighs the weather in Mattoon: steady pressure, a light wind and little rain raise the score, a sharp pressure change or a strong wind lowers it. Pick another date to plan a trip, or open the month calendar to compare days.
Below the forecast you will find the lakes, ponds, reservoirs and rivers around Mattoon, ranked for the chosen day, with the fish that have been seen there.
Questions and answers
What is the best time to fish in Mattoon today?
The "Best times" list in the forecast shows today's strongest solunar periods for Mattoon in local time. Periods marked "at dawn/dusk" overlap sunrise or sunset and are usually the best.
Does the moon phase affect fishing in Mattoon?
The days around the new and full moon score highest in the forecast, the quarters lowest. The calendar on this page shows the moon phase and the score for every day of the month in Mattoon.
Where can I fish near Mattoon?
The "Best fishing water nearby" list ranks lakes, ponds, reservoirs and rivers around Mattoon, puts places with public access or marked for fishing first and shows which fish were seen there.
Do I need a license to fish in Mattoon?
You need a valid Illinois fishing license in most cases. The list of water nearby links to the official license information for Illinois.