For Direction To Park Use: 100 Preserve Road, Shabbona, IL 60550
Bait Shop (815) 824-2581 Park Ofc (815) 824-2106 Cafe (815) 824-2481

LATEST News

Pokanoka’s Cafe OPEN 7 Days a week!! 04/29/2013

For the first time ever, due to popular demand Pokanoka’s Cafe will be open seven days a week in May!
Mon-Thursday 11AM to 2PM
Friday 11AM to 8PM (Slow Cooked Smoked Ribs and Cod Fish Fry 4PM to 8PM)
Saturday 11AM to 4PM
Sunday 11AM to 4PM[more...]

Crappie Contest Results 05/19/2013 What a weekend!!!  We had 70 sign up for the Contest.  Another $350. was raised for the Walleye Fund. The top two were just 5/100th of a pound apart. 1st Palce - Jamie & Jose Figueroa - 10 Crappie - 6.7 Pounds 2nd Place - Randy Pederson - 10 Crappie - 6.65 Pounds 3rd[read more...]
New Lake Record Smallmouth!!! 05/19/2013 Cody Ballenger caught a new Shabbona Lake Record Smallmouth today.  He was fishing by the dam with his dad. The Smallmouth was released.  It was 18 3/4" long and weighed 3.05 pounds. Cody broke the previous record held by Jay Angel, of 18 1/2" on July 3rd, 2004. We did not have a[read more...]
Volunteers Needed!! 05/16/2013 Volunteers Needed!! We need volunteers for the Fourth of July Run/Walk at Shabbona Lake. This is a fundraiser for Safe Passage (domestic violence shelter for Dekalb County). Hours needed will be approximately 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. We are looking for individuals, scouts, church group, etc. Please respond here, or[read more...]
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FISHING Report

  • 05/24/2013

    Several stripers were caught from shore last night at the dam. Crappie are finishing up their spawn…

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  • 05/19/2013

    What a weekend!!!  We had 70 sign up for the Contest.  Another $350. was raised for the…

    [more...]

  • 05/19/2013

    Cody Ballenger caught a new Shabbona Lake Record Smallmouth today.  He was fishing by the dam with…

    [more...]

  • 05/17/2013

    The bite is unbelievable!!! Check out these crappie and striper that were caught at Shabbona Lake.

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Lakeside Bait, Tackle and Boat Rental
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 Cafe

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

 

The Camp Store
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.