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Pokanoka’s Run / Walk 06/4/2013

1st Annual Pokanoka’s Trail Run/Walk
The Trail Run/Walk is a fundraising event for Safe Passage, DeKalb County’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agency. The mission of Safe Passage is to reduce or prevent domestic violence and sexual assault.

Shabbona Lake State Park
July 4th, 2013
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Walleye Contest Weekend – June 29th & 30th 06/13/2013

Walleye Contest Weekend – Shabbona Lake June 29th & 30th 6 AM – 7 PM

June 29th & 30th are the dates for the Walleye Contest Weekend at Shabbona Lake. Walleye at this time of the year are actively feeding along the weed lines. Thanks to donations to our Walleye Restocking Fund[read more...]

Learning More About Chief Shabbona 06/13/2013 This last weekend Kathy & I and Leon & Wilma Ardelean were invited to the Annual Pow Wow at the Praire Band Reservation near Mayetta, Kansas. They had over 600 Native American Dancers. It was spectacular!!! The Prairrie Band are the direct decendants of Chief Shabbona and Pokanoka. Check out this[read more...]

Sights and Sounds Along the Trails 06/4/2013 During spring migration some really beautiful warblers pass through the area. I had my binoculars on vireos in the tree tops when this beauty hopped onto a bush just a few feet away. He was very focused on a bug he wanted to consume and only gave me a[read more...]

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FISHING Report

06/18/2013
Check out the Walleye & Catfish caught today at Shabbona Lake State Park.

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06/15/2013
Check Out This One!!! Caught at Shabbona Lake State Park.

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06/10/2013
Check out the biggest of several Walleye this weekend at Shabbona Lake State Park!!!

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06/4/2013
Despite the east wind we caught several Bass tonight on top water using Hula Poppers and floating…
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Lakeside Bait, Tackle and Boat Rental

Your #1 Experts on Shabbona Lake. Be sure to stop by the bait shop to get the latest information on every visit to Shabbona Lake.

Pokanoka's Cafe

Pokanoka’s overlooks beautiful Shabbona Lake, making it one of the most beautiful locations in Northern Illinois.

The Camp Store

Did you forget something at home…..No need to worry The Camp Store located in Shabbona Lake State Park Campground has everything you need.