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SHABBONA LAKE
Lake Information
County: DeKalb
Acreage: 304
Average Depth: 15.26 feet
Shoreline Length: 6.5 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? 10hp
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? Yes
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? Yes
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2020 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
6025 |
2020 |
Largemouth Bass |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
533 |
2020 |
Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
7098 |
2020 |
Walleye |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
50471 |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
6020 |
2021 |
Muskellunge |
Adult |
327 |
2021 |
Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
11859 |
2021 |
Walleye |
Fingerling 1 - 3" |
49694 |
Additional information for stocking on SHABBONA LAKE
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Very Good | 10 Fish Daily Creel Limit (No Minimum Length Limit) | |
Excellent | 6 Fish Daily Creel Limit (No Minimum Length Limit) | |
Very Good | Shabbona lake has a population of both black and white crappies. The average length for white crappie is 8.5 inches and 8.0 inches for black crappie. . 10 Fish Daily Creel Limit (No Minimum Length Limit) | |
Very Good | Averaging 22" - 26".3 Fish Daily Creel Limit (17˝ Minimum Length Limit) | |
Good | In the 2019 fall survey Largemouth bass were the dominate species. Largemouth bass were captured at a rate of 196 fish per hour of electrofishing. 13% of the Largemouth bass sampled were 14 inches or larger. Largemouth bass 11-14 inches long accounted for another 6% of the sample. Smallmouth bass made up 15% of the total sample of black basses in 2019. | |
Excellent | Spring trap netting catch rates continued to be high at 6.3 fish per net night. The largest fish sampled in 2019 was a 46.9 inch female that weighed 35 pounds. The average size Muskie from spring trap nets in 2019 was 36.8 inches. | |
Very Good | The Walleye population is healthy with good numbers of the fish sampled over the 18inch minimum length limit. Fish over 25 inches are common. Walleye were captured at a rate of 200 fish per hour in the spring electrofishing sample. Walleye are stocked annually at a rate of 80 per acre. 6 Fish Daily Creel Limit (18" Minimum Length Limit) | |
Location: Shabbona Lake is located in Dekalb County approximately 2 miles south and 1 mile east of the city of Shabbona. Take US 30 east into Shabbona. Follow blue tourism signs at the west edge of Shabbona.
Description: Shabbona Lake was constructed in 1974 for recreational fishing. Shabbona Lake has 318 surface acres of water. The lake has an average depth of 17.5 feet deep and a max depth of 40 feet. The original river channel can still be found along with old road beds and standing timber creating a unique fishing experience.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: The fishery is managed by annual species-specific surveys. Habitat structures of rock or brush piles are completed annually when weather and conditions allow. Shabbona Lake receives an annual stocking of channel catfish, walleye and hybrid striped bass. Muskie are currently stocked every third year. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are stocked when available or when a poor year class has been identified.
Additional Lake Information: A two-lane concrete boat ramp with car/trailer parking is available. Boat rentals are available from the bait shop. 2-pole and line fishing only.
Contact Information: Shabbona Lake State Park State Park Office 4201 Shabbona Grove Road 815-824-2106IDNR Fisheries Biologist, David Wyffels630-360-4185
There were 3 tournaments held on this waterbody in 2021.
| Species | Total Fish Caught |
| Largemouth Bass | 75 |
Top 5 Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2021 tournaments:
| 1 4.25 lbs | 2 4.07 lbs | 3 4.06 lbs | 4 3.44 lbs |
Top 5 Total Tournament Weight of Largemouth Bass caught on this waterbody in 2021 tournaments:
| 1 | 89.00 lbs |
| 2 | 31.80 lbs |
| 3 | 0.00 lbs |
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