1. The Shabbona Lake Spring High School Invitational was held on the 19th. The event is in its 6th year and is organized by Joe Large. They had 28 boats and approximately ...more 84 high school anglers. Thanks Joe for a job well done!!!

    1st Place Burlington Central 2 Bass 8.15 lbs.
    2nd Place Batavia 1 Bass 3.75 lbs
    3rd Place Stevenson 1 Bass 1.55 lbs.

  2. Hi, just wanted to send you this picture of Kenny Sowizrol's first ever Muskie caught in my life outta Shabbona Lake April 19, 2014. I went out with guide Mike ...more LoPresti, "Mike LoPresti's Musky Expeditions" !!!

  3. Fish were biting this weekend..

    1. Lou Araujo 0
      Very nice!
    2. Paul Rothenbach 0
      Nice striper. Is that a hybrid? You catch it on chicken liver?
    3. Rich Pardy 0
      Nice one!!
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  4. The Shabbona Lake Spring High School Invitational was held today. The event is in its 6th year and is organized by Joe Large. They had 28 boats and approximately ...more 84 high school anglers. Thanks Joe for a job well done!!!

    1st Place Burlington Central 2 Bass 8.15 lbs.
    2nd Place Batavia 1 Bass 3.75 lbs
    3rd Place Stevenson 1 Bass 1.55 lbs.

    1. Julien Mathie 0
      Any idea what they were on or where in the lake? Looking to learn some for the summer and next spring, stuff like that. Thanks for the tips!
  5. Fishing is picking up! Check out this bass caught this past week. — with Peter Rago.

    1. Preston Turner 0
      Just went out there last friday and it was pretty slow. In a few weeks it should heat up.
    2. Julien Mathie 0
      15 year old fishing amateur trying to learn a little... Any advice to what they are biting on?
    3. Mike Symmers 0
      Thanks, still trying to figure out how to post replys...
    4. Preston Turner 0
      Good to see the bass fishing starting to pick up! Im going there in next couple days. Anyone got any fishing reports?
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  6. Check out this muskie that Ron Antinori caught with Muskie Ed a couple of days ago!!. Fishing is really picking up.

    1. Lou Araujo 0
      Cool coloring.
  7. Not a big Bass, but it is a Bass and we are finally open water fishing!!!

    1. Preston Turner 0
      next time i go out there ill post something on it
    2. Julien Mathie 0
      Any idea where in the lake? what is the water temp? current patterns? anything?
    3. Preston Turner 0
      what are the bass bitting on?
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  8. still some ice out there but be careful...

    1. Preston Turner 0
      any idea when it might melt?

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The staff of Lakeside Bait Shop, Boat Rental and Tackle are courteous, friendly and willing to help you get the best of your trip to Shabbona ...more Lake. Since 1998, this has been a family operated business. On any given day you can find a Sands family member in the shop ready to assist you. Let’s start with Denny who as many of you know as the “expert” of Shabbona Lake. Denny has been highly involved in the Park and Lake since it’s beginning. You won’t find anyone who understands how to fish Shabbona Lake better than Denny. Denny’s son, Clint and daughter-in-law Heather, have taken over the day to day operations of the business. Clint literally grew up on Shabbona Lake and is a wealth of knowledge like his father. Denny has passed on his love of fishing to his children (Becky, Aaron & Clint) and grandchildren. Clint both work in the bait shop along with Becky’s children (Christian and Anthony). This business is truly a family tradition that will carry on for generations. Stop in and let us help you make your trip to Shabbona Lake all you expect it to be! The bait shops offers: Shabbona Lake boat rental specials (pontoon, bass fishing boat, motor boat, row boat and paddle boats) bait tackle (specific to Shabbona Lake) fishing poles fishing hot spots map created by Denny Sands candy & snacks water & pop tons of pictures of fish caught at Shabbona Lake pictures of the land before the lake was created Illinois State Lottery - Clint & Denny


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