Shabbona Lake Tip Board - Early Spring
| Bass Lure: Rapalas,Rattle Traps, Chatterbaits Bait: Minnows, Nightcrawlers Location: Northeast bay, no motor zone, dam face Tip: Following a southwest wind fish the northeast bay |
Muskie |
| Walleye Lure: Jig, Rapalas, Slip Bobber Rig Bait: Minnows,Nightcrawlers Location: Dam Face, Roadbed Rockpiles, Bridge & Drop-offs Tip: Fish drop-offs on windy days |
Catfish Lure: Liver Hooks, Dip Worms Bait: Nightcrawlers, Liver, Dough Bait Location: Roadbed, Area 25, Pier tips, NMZ Tip: Try cut bait |
| Bluegill Lure: Mini Mites, Small Bobbers, Jigs Bait: Wax Worms , Leaf Worms Location:Ddeep tree tops, fish cribs Tip: Bluegill will not move up to the shoreline until water temp is over 55 degrees |
Crappie Lure: Jigs, Mini Mites Bait: Minnows, Wax Worms Location: NMZ, Cribs, Submerged Tree Tops Tip:Crappie will not move up until water temp is over 50 degrees |