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Shabbona Lake

Illinois, United States

4.1Β·1134 catches

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Shabbona Lake fishing reports

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Striped bass

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White bass

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Yellow perch

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Spotted bass

22 in Β· 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

23 in Β· 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

13 in Β· 1 lb

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General info

Shabbona Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Walleye.

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Location

41Β°44β€²43.1β€³N 88Β°51β€²26.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shabbona Lake, IL

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Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Shabbona Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°44β€²43.1β€³N 88Β°51β€²26.4β€³W
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