The Mega Big Fish Contest has been extended to include Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th. Take a look at the forecast for those days, OUTSTANDING & about time. Should be a great , great weekend!!!

Over $1,500 In Prizes

Catch the Biggest of the following individual species and win an all day Free Pontoon Rental ($190.00 value) or a Bass Boat Rental ($165.00 value) at Shabbona Lake. (Monday – Friday, non Holiday) Valid 2013 Season.

Winning Fish must exceed minimum size limits posted below.

Muskie Must be over 40” (For Muskie Only, do not bring the fish in, call 815-824-2581, we will measure it at your boat)
Walleye Must be over 18”
Large Mouth Bass Must be over 14”
Small Mouth Bass Must be over 14”
Striped Bass Must be over 17”
Crappie Must be over 12”
Bluegill Must be over 8”
Catfish Must be over 24”

(Weigh in hours : 6 AM – 6 PM Saturday, 6 AM – 6 PM Sunday, at Lakeside, except for Muskie)

Sign Up At Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental

1. You must sign up and donate $5 To The Walleye Restocking Fund Prior To Your Catch To Qualify.
2. All entrees must be caught at Shabbona Lake between 6 AM Saturday, April 20th and 6 PM Sunday, April 21st.
3. Fish must be alive when measured. We encourage catch & release, as soon as the fish is measured.
4. One witness must be present to verify your catch, when you enter your catch.
5. In order to have more individual winners, you may win only one prize.
6. Determination of winning qualifying fish, will be by weight, except Muskie which will be by length.

Weigh In at Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental, except for Muskie.

All Muskie must be measured at Catch Site, Lakeside will send a boat to your location. Call 815-824-2581 to report Muskie Catches. Undersized Muskie (under 48”) brought into Lakeside will be disqualified, as it is illegal to transport.

Questions? Call Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental  815-824-2581