This weekend is the Mega Big Fish Contest Weekend at Shabbona Lake. Win over $1,500 in prizes. On both Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st, 2013 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 for the 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 , and they 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”; and Catfish must be over 24”. Weigh in hours are 6am – 6pm Saturday, 6am – 6 pm Sunday, at Lakeside, except for Muskie.
You must sign up and donate $5 To The Walleye Restocking Fund Prior To Your Catch To Qualify. All entrees must be caught at Shabbona Lake between 6 AM Saturday, April 20th and 6 PM Sunday, April 21st. Fish must be alive when measured. They encourage catch and release, as soon as the fish is measured. One witness must be present to verify your catch, when you enter your catch. In order to have more individual winners, you may win only one prize. 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.
The Mega Big Fish Contest Weekend is sponsored by Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental www.shabbonalake.com 815-824-2581. Check out the fishing tips on their discussion page called “Fish Tails”. Contest Rules page here.
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