DeKalb County · reservoir · 311 acres
Shabbona Lake
Stocked 24× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Shabbona Lake is a reservoir in DeKalb County, Illinois, stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
82°
58°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
80°
63°
14 mph
61%
Sat
Rain
71°
65°
20 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Smallmouth Bass | 5,139 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 7,116 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 41,511 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 17,757 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,024 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 829 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 11,304 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 8,166 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 22,892 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 17,040 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,612 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 323 | ||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 9,672 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 21,038 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,408 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 536 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 7,876 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 13,750 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,020 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 7,980 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 48,353 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,096 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,020 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 327 | ||
When does Shabbona Lake get stocked?
Going by 24 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Illinois waters with bluegill → · All Illinois waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Stroyan Lake5.2 mi
- Lake Prestbury6.0 mi
- Paw Paw Run8.9 mi
- North Branch South Branch Kishwaukee River9.2 mi
- Sutphens Run11.8 mi
- East Branch Kilbuck Creek13.9 mi
- Lorusso Lagoon14.0 mi
- East Lagoon13.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Shabbona Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Shabbona Lake?+
Shabbona Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge in DeKalb County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Shabbona Lake get stocked?+
Going by 24 records since 2021, stocking at Shabbona Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Shabbona Lake?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Shabbona Lake?+
Shabbona Lake is a reservoir in DeKalb County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.