Fishing Report
Cranberry Lake Fishing Report
Mattoon, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Aug 30, 2026 at 4:38 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
44.987191, -89.082540
Est. water temp
74.2°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Mattoon (Shawano County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on a species the DNR listed for this lake by category, not by name.
Best window today: 1 PM (Excellent · 99/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Cranberry Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Cranberry Lake · 44.9872, -89.0825
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Cranberry Lake?
No fish species have been recorded for Cranberry Lake yet. Check the live conditions to plan a trip on the surrounding water.
When's the best time to fish Cranberry Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Cranberry Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Cranberry Lake?
Cranberry Lake is near Mattoon, WI, at 44.9872, -89.0825.
Plan your trip to Cranberry Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Cranberry Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.