Channel Catfish Stocked · 15 plants · last October 5, 2005 Best: dusk, night Matteson Lake fishing
Matteson Lake fishing has Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1986, most often in September and October. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.
- Last stocked
- October 28, 2025
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 30
- Since 1986
- Species recorded
- 5
- Surface acres
- 313.1
Fish at Matteson Lake
Channel Catfish Stocked · 15 plants · last October 5, 2005 Best: dusk, night 
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last October 28, 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 4 plants · last May 9, 1991 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 2 plants · last October 14, 1986 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last September 2, 1986 Best: dawn, dusk How Matteson Lake is stocked
About 485 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Branch County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1986
13,923
Fish stocked in 1988
8,000
Fish stocked in 1989
3,000
Fish stocked in 1990
4,750
Fish stocked in 1991
14,500
Fish stocked in 1995
4,903
Fish stocked in 1996
3,000
Fish stocked in 1997
4,000
Fish stocked in 1998
2,809
Fish stocked in 1999
5,026
Fish stocked in 2000
2,260
Fish stocked in 2001
3,710
Fish stocked in 2002
4,606
Fish stocked in 2003
1,845
Fish stocked in 2004
4,626
Fish stocked in 2005
4,001
Fish stocked in 2011
15,262
Fish stocked in 2013
15,350
Fish stocked in 2015
16,588
Fish stocked in 2017
15,841
Fish stocked in 2019
1,251
Fish stocked in 2022
649
Fish stocked in 2025
1,877
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | Walleye | 1,877 | – | report |
| October 13, 2022 | Walleye | 132 | – | report |
| October 4, 2022 | Walleye | 517 | – | report |
| October 2, 2019 | Walleye | 1,251 | – | report |
| June 1, 2017 | Walleye | 15,841 | – | report |
| May 28, 2015 | Walleye | 16,588 | – | report |
| May 30, 2013 | Walleye | 15,350 | – | report |
| June 8, 2011 | Walleye | 15,262 | – | report |
| October 5, 2005 | Channel Catfish | 4,001 | – | report |
| October 6, 2004 | Channel Catfish | 4,626 | – | report |
| September 18, 2003 | Channel Catfish | 1,845 | – | report |
| September 25, 2002 | Channel Catfish | 4,606 | – | report |
| September 20, 2001 | Channel Catfish | 3,710 | – | report |
| September 21, 2000 | Channel Catfish | 2,260 | – | report |
| October 19, 1999 | Channel Catfish | 5,026 | – | report |
| October 7, 1998 | Channel Catfish | 2,809 | – | report |
| October 8, 1997 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | – | report |
| September 25, 1996 | Channel Catfish | 3,000 | – | report |
| October 11, 1995 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | – | report |
| September 29, 1995 | Channel Catfish | 2,403 | – | report |
| May 9, 1991 | Northern Pike | 8,000 | – | report |
| March 28, 1991 | Channel Catfish | 6,500 | – | report |
| March 27, 1990 | Channel Catfish | 4,750 | – | report |
| May 30, 1989 | Northern Pike | 3,000 | – | report |
| September 7, 1988 | Channel Catfish | 4,000 | – | report |
| May 13, 1988 | Northern Pike | 4,000 | – | report |
| October 14, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 958 | – | report |
| October 13, 1986 | Rainbow Trout | 1,950 | – | report |
| September 2, 1986 | Largemouth Bass | 7,015 | – | report |
| May 27, 1986 | Northern Pike | 4,000 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Matteson Lake?
Fishing Matteson Lake usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 15 of 30 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 3 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked October 5, 2005. Walleye was last stocked October 28, 2025. Northern Pike was last stocked May 9, 1991. Rainbow Trout was last stocked October 14, 1986. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Matteson Lake stocked?
Last stocked October 28, 2025. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1986, most often in September and October. About 485 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 5 lakes in Branch County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 17 years between 1986 and 2025.
How do you get on Matteson Lake?
Facilities include restrooms and dock.
Which lakes near Matteson Lake were stocked more recently?
Cary Lake (5.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Cary Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.