Pokanoka’s Café, Shabbona Lakeside and The Camp Store
Present
2012 Calendar of Events
Booths & Speaking Arrangements
1. January 13th, 14th, 15th, 2012: Chicago Muskie Show, Algonquin
2. January 26th – 29th, 2012: Chicago Outdoor Sportsmen Show, Rosemont
3. February 3rd, 4th & 5, 2012: Timber Creek Outdoor Show, Sandwich
4. February 11th & 12th, 2012: Tinley Park Fishing Show, Tinley Park
5. February 17th – 19th, 2012: Rockford Fishing Expo, Rockford
6. March 3rd & 4th, 2012: Cabala’s Outdoors Hunting, Fishing & Camping Event, Hoffman Estates
7. March 17th & 18th, 2012: Cabela’s Outdoors Camping & Fishing Event, Hoffman Estates
8. April 21st, 2012: Vacationland RV Annual Open House, Big Rock
Fishing Opens & Family Events
Mid To Late December 2011 – Lakeside will open weekends for Ice Fishing!!!
January 21st, 2012 – 1st Night Ice Fishing Event Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates– Crappie & Bluegill Contest heaviest 5 Crappie & 5 Bluegill will win Cabela’s Gift Card – Pokanoka’s will be open with a winter menu. Lakeside will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Pokanoka’s will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (See Open Rules at end of Calendar)
February 4th, 2012– Rockfest – Every year the Shabbona Lake Sportsman’s Club hosts rockfest. They add to and create rock piles and brush piles throughout the lake. Volunteers are always needed for this family friendly event. If you have an ATV or snowmobile bring it along.
February 25th, 2012 – 2nd Night Ice Fishing Event Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates– Crappie & Bluegill Contest heaviest 5 Crappie & 5 Bluegill will win Cabela’s Gift Card – Pokanoka’s will be open with a winter menu. Lakeside will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Pokanoka’s will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (See Open Rules at end of Calendar)
Ice Out Weekend – The 1st weekend that ice is out and we can rent boats – 25% off reserved all day boat rentals (usually mid to late March)
April 13th, 14th, & 15th, 2012 – “Muskie Record Weekend” – We want the State Of Illinois Record Muskie back at Shabbona Lake – If you catch the first new State Of Illinois Record Muskie at Shabbona Lake during the weekend of Friday April 13, Saturday April 14 or Sunday April 15 Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental will give you a new 9.9 HP 4 stroke electric start long shaft Yamaha outboard engine valued at $2,800. (Only 1 prize will be awarded) The current Muskie Record is 38 Pounds, 8 Ounces caught by a walleye fisherman on a jig in the river out flowing Lake Shelbyville. Pokanoka’s Café will be open Saturday and Sunday for its famous dollar days from 11AM to 4PM.
April 20th, 21st, & 22nd, 2012 – “Walleye Record Weekend” – We want the State Of Illinois Record Walleye at Shabbona Lake – If you catch the first new State Of Illinois Record Walleye at Shabbona Lake during the weekend of Friday April 20, Saturday April 21 or Sunday April 22, Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat rental will give you a new 9.9 HP 4 stroke electric start long shaft Yamaha outboard engine, valued at $2,800. (Only 1 prize will be awarded) Current Walleye Record is 14 Pounds, Kankakee River, 1961. Isn’t it about time to update that record!!! Pokanoka’s Café will be open Saturday and Sunday for its famous dollar days from 11AM to 4PM.
May 5th & 6th, 2012 – Camper’s Weekend – Tents, Campers, and Canoes & Kayaks – Cabala’s Outdoors from Hoffman Estates and Vacationland RV Dealership from Hinckley will have displays of the newest & latest equipment for campers. Cabala’s will have demonstration models of canoes and kayaks for park visitors to test drive. Pokanoka’s Café will be open as well.
May 19th, 2012 – 4th Annual Crappie Open Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates– Heaviest Stringer of 10 Crappie will win a gift card from Cabala’s Outdoors. Pokanoka’s Café will have its famous dollar days as well. (See open rules at end of calendar)
May 26th, 2012 – 1st Annual Badminton Tournament – Shabbona Lake State Park Campground at the Family Sports Center at the Camp Store. Come with your family and friends for this family friendly event. More details coming soon!
May 27th, 2012 – 1st Annual Volleyball Tournament – Shabbona Lake State Park Campground at the Family Sports Center at the Camp Store. Come with your family and friends for this family friendly event. More details coming soon!
June 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th, 2012 – “Free Fishing Weekend” – No Fishing License required this weekend – 2 (two) Free Bait Items with Any All Day Boat Rental Reservation
June 9th, 2012 – 4th Annual Bass Open Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates– Heaviest Bass will win a gift card from Cabala’s Outdoors. Pokanoka’s Café will have its famous dollar days as well. (See open rules at end of calendar)
June 23rd, 2012 – 4th Annual Walleye Open Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates– Heaviest Walleye will win a gift card from Cabala’s Outdoors. Pokanoka’s Café will have its famous dollar days as well. (See open rules at end of calendar)
July 4th, 2012 – Fireworks – Enjoy the reflecting fireworks over Shabbona Lake as the sounds of exploding fireworks reverberate off of the surrounding trees.
July 14th, 2012 4th Annual Bluegill Open Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates – Heaviest Stringer of 10 Bluegill will win a gift card from Cabela’s Outdoors. Pokanoka’s Café will have its famous dollar days as well. (See open rules at end of calendar)
July 22nd, 2012 – 1st Annual Family Day – at Shabbona Lake State Park – Hay Rides, Canoe Rides, IDNR Wildlife Trailer. More details coming soon!
August 4th, 2012 – 1st Annual Customer Appreciation Day Pig Roast – Join us for an old fashion Pig Roast at Pokanoka’s Café. More details coming soon!
August 18th, 2012 – 4th Annual Catfish Open Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates– Heaviest Stringer of 6 Catfish will win a gift Card from Cabala’s Outdoors. Pokanoka’s Café will have its famous dollar days as well. (See open rules at end of calendar)
September 1st, 2012 – 1st Dinner & A Movie at Pokanoka’s – Enjoy a family friendly movie on the shores of beautiful Shabbona Lake State Park on the big screen. More Details Coming Soon!
September 15th, 2012 – 4th Annual Muskie Open Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates– Longest Muskie of the day will win a gift card from Cabala’s outdoors. Pokanoka’s Café will have its famous dollar days as well. (See open rules at end of calendar)
October 6th, 2012 – 2nd Dinner & A Movie at Pokanoka’s –Enjoy a family friendly movie on the shores of beautiful Shabbona Lake State Park on the big screen. More Details Coming Soon!
October 20th, 2012 – 1st Annual Crappie/Bluegill Open Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoors of Hoffman Estates– Heaviest stringer of 5 Crappie and 5 Bluegill will win a Cabala’s gift card. Pokanoka’s Café will be open with a limited menu from 11AM to 4PM. (See open rules at end of calendar)
Fishing Open Rules
No entry fee or sign up. These are family friendly events.
During the Night Ice Fishing, Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish and Crappie/Bluegill Opens immediate family members may combine there catches to make one stringer.
All fish must be caught and “weighed in” at Shabbona Lake during the fishing open hours of 6AM to 7PM. You may “weigh in” fish at any time at Shabbona Lakeside. (Night Ice Fishing Opens hours are 8AM to 8:00PM)
Please donate $5.00 to our walleye restocking fund, to double your first place prize. If you wish to donate, you must donate and sign in at Shabbona Lakeside before going fishing.
1st Place gets $100.00 Cabela’s gift card ($200.00 Cabela’s gift card if you donate to our walleye fund. You must donate and sign in at Shabbona Lakeside before going fishing to be eligible for the extra $100.00)
2nd Place gets $50.00 Cabela’s gift card
3rd Place gets $25.00 Cabela’s gift card
How fishing open winners are decided.
Night Ice Fishing Opens: Heaviest stringer of up to five Crappie and five Bluegill
Crappie Open: Heaviest stringer of up to ten Crappie
Bass Open: Heaviest single Bass
Walleye Open: Heaviest single Walleye
Bluegill Open: Heaviest stringer of up to ten Bluegill
Catfish Open: Heaviest stringer of up to six Catfish
Muskie Open: Longest single Muskie
Bluegill/Crappie Open: Heaviest stringer of up to five Crappie and five Bluegill
For updates – check www.shabbonalake.com