This Saturday night, January 21st, is Shabbona Lake State Park’s 1st Night Ice Fishing Event for the season. Sponsored by Cabela’s Outdoor of Hoffman Estates, the Night Ice Fishing event will include a Crappie & Bluegill contest where the heaviest 5 crappie and 5 bluegill will win a Cabela’s gift card.
According to a report on the Park’s website, fishermen report 4″ of ice currently. With the cold temps today, tomorrow & Friday, that should ad 2-3 inches of ice to that. They also want to remind everyone however, to always be careful on first ice. Never fish alone and always check the ice as you proceed to your favorite spots.
Pokanoka’s Cafe will be open from 11am to 5pm with a winter menu. Lakeside Bait, Tackle, and Boat Rental will be open from 8am-8pm. Shabbona Lake State Park is located at 4201 Shabbona Grove Road, in Shabbona. For more information about the Night Ice Fishing event please visit www.shabbona-lake.com .
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