Lake Information for Shabbona Lake

Largemouth bass fishing is best from September to November in the brush, stumps, and weed beds.

Muskie fishing is best in September and October in the shallow, weed areas.

Striped and hybrid striped bass fishing is best from the spring to the fall in the deep water over stumps.

Walleye fishing is best from the spring to the fall along the dam and submerged road.

Channel catfish fishing is best from June to October along the shoreline.

Smallmouth bass fishing is best in the fall along the dam.

Crappie fishing is best in the spring and fall among the standing timber.

Bluegill fishing is best from May to September in the weed beds and brush.

Bullhead fishing is best from May to August in the shallow bays.

Carp fishing is best from May to September in the upper end of the lake.