Lake Mattoon Waterfowl Hunting Drawing

CITY OF MATTOON – PARKS & LAKES DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

July 08, 2026

Lake Mattoon Waterfowl Hunting Drawing

The City of Mattoon has announced the 2026 annual drawing to assign waterfowl hunting privileges at Lake Mattoon. The City of Mattoon has 12 blind locations designated for the hunting of waterfowl at Lake Mattoon.  Applicants must reside in Coles, Cumberland or Shelby Counties and be 18 years old.

Lake Mattoon Waterfowl Drawing Applications are available at:

Lake Mattoon Marina, 1282 County Road 000E, Neoga, IL 62447.

Or digitally via this link.

A non-refundable $50 application fee will be charged. Applications should be submitted to Lake Mattoon Marina. A valid Hunting License and Waterfowl Stamp must be shown when the application is submitted.

Application Deadline:  1:00 pm on Friday, July 31st, 2026.

The drawing will be held at the Lake Mattoon Beach Pavilion on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00pm.

For more information contact: John Wurtsbaugh (217) 254-6680.