DeKalb County
Natural Areas Guide
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Shabbona Lake State Park
Interesting
Information- Park is named after the Native American Indian Chief Shabbona.
- In 1975, a 3,000 foot earthen dam was built on Indian Creek. The area was flooded, creating Shabbona Lake.
- Four state record musky have been caught in the lake, although the current record is a 38 lb. 8 oz. fish caught by the Shelbyville Dam.
- 18 acres of the lake is designated as a no wake zone and only electric motors are allowed.
Location
Shabbona |
Size
1,550 acres |
TerrainThe lake is 319 acres and the remainder of the park has alot of prairie and some forest.
Trails
8 miles
Links
DNR Site
Very Nice Site About the Park
Further Insights
The lake has great fishing, I would say that is primarily what people go here for. The trails pretty much go around the lake, and are nice.
The side opposite the restaurant isn't really developed and is very nice. It is pretty in the summer, lots of flowers blooming in the prairie. The place is usually pretty busy, but if you hike out there likely will be few people on the trails.
One time when I was there, my brother and I saw this giant soft shell turtle meandering down the spillway, I thought it was pretty awesome.
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