Shabbona’s Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental announces that the six “Fishing Opens” in 2011 will kick off this Saturday, April 16th, 6 am – 7 pm with the Walleye Open. Fishing Opens are friendly tournaments, not the opening day for a particular species. The “Opens” are open to everyone. They are meant for everyday fisherpersons who are there to enjoy and respect Shabbona Lake.
Cabela’s Outdoors will sponsor the 2011 Shabbona Lakeside’s Walleye Open on Saturday. The huge female, 10+ Pound, Walleye at Shabbona are typically up spawning around the 3rd week in April. Cabela’s will be offering $100 for the heaviest legal Walleye caught on April 16th from Shabbona Lake. Lakeside will award an additional $100., if the Walleye breaks the current lake record of 9.9 pounds. If that Walleye breaks the current State Of Illinois Record of 14 pounds, Lakeside will award an additional $500!
No entry fee and no pre-registration required. Just show up and fish! Weigh your fish in anytime during the Open. These “Opens” will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month, from April through September 2011. For more information please visit Shabbona’s Lakeside Online
2011 Shabbona Lake Fishing Open Dates
April 16th Walleye Open 6 AM – 7 PM
May 21st Crappie Open 6 AM – 7 PM
June 18th Bass Open 6 AM – 7 PM
July 16th Bluegill Open 6 AM – 7 PM
August 20th Catfish Open 6 AM – 7 PM
September 17th Muskie Open 6 AM – 7 PM
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