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THE WEEKEND
SAT.... 10 April 2021
Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
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The Pictures of the Day....... were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher
Friday Ride
Hope you are having a great week. We are ready for the weekend!
Friday the Boathouse welcomes Euphoria Band @7pm
Saturday @ 2 Tim Woodson
Saturday @7 Samurai 5
Sunday @2 Big in Japan
Foodies: Pork steak dinners all weekend
We can’t wait to see you
Website.. N/A Facebook.. click here Events.. click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300 Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
for Facebook Click here for website
Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860
Yesteryear's Pic of the Day
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Portage des Sioux, MO
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YesterYears Picture of this Day in 2020..... was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Capt'n Mark Newlin
A Loon Taking To Flight
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Some Highlights of This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS UPDATED APRIL 7, 2021
Mississippi River System
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 339.9 - SUBMERGED BUOY
A submerged buoy, just below the waters surface, has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 339.9, RDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Merchants Railroad Bridge; Work barges continue excavating around both left and right descending navigation piers and the right descending pier of the center span. Work barges should not encroach more than 65 feet into the navigation channel, at any time. For work barge locations, mariners are encouraged to contact the onsite work boat M/V KATHERINE OHARA via VHF-FM Channel 6 or 16 or by phone at (217) 248-9077
.ILLINOIS RIVER
MILE 183.2 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Submerged concrete blocks have been reported in the vicinity of Mile 59.0, LDB. These underwater obstructions could impact the left descending side of the channel. Water depths over the top of these obstructions is approximately 11 feet, at minimum pool. These obstructions are unmarked. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 32.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, J.F. Brennan Marine is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 32.0, RDB. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mariners may contact the M/V KEN MANNING via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, during working hours, or Brennan Marine at (608) 304-4897, after hours, for additional information. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
KASKASKIA RIVER
The Jerry F. Costello L/D in the vicinity of Mile 0.8, has returned to normal operations.
Click here for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the Navigation Center Website
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We have 7,995 members as of 04-10-21....... Click here and check it out.
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Fireworks In The Riverbend........
Godfrey OK's Fireworks, But Not The 4th of July Festival........
Traditionally, thousands of people head to Glazebrook Park in Godfrey, Illinois for the annual 4th of July Family Fun Fest and the accompanying fireworks show.
Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick says that this year, the Godfrey Village Board has decided to proceed with the fireworks show, but it will likely be another year before the festival returns.
McCormick says that there are plenty of great vantage points around the village to see the fireworks show, including the college, Monticello Plaza and the neighborhoods nearby........
Click here to read this news tidbit from altondailynews.com. With Audio.
Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website
Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook
Kinder's Restaurant Update
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL ........
Hi Bill,
We have ordered our steel (for the) building and they are in the process of making it. They said it usually takes about 3 months to have it built and delivered. Let’s pray everything goes smoothly and there are no setbacks
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Kinder's Restaurant
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Golden Eagle Illinois......
Lake Center Marina......
Reprinted from Lake Center Marina Facebook.... click here
Photo courtesy the Duck Club Yacht Club
Duck Club Yacht Club Restaurant Update
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at MM 220......
Featured at the Duck Club Yacht Club
Haacke On The Water is now open.
Tony Haacke Executive Chef
Jim Amelung
Vice Commodore
#longshotmarina #boating #boatlife #portagedessioux
MIKE'S LAROSA BAR 2021 BAND & EVENT SCHEDULE
Boat Manufacturer
Barletta Wrapping Up Manufacturing Facility Expansion.........
Barletta Pontoon Boats in Bristol, Indiana recently announced that their new 146,000 square foot facility is primed to come online and begin production by the end of April 2021.
The company broke ground on the new factory back in July 2020 in response to increased retail interest and accelerated growth. So far, the entire Barletta lineup is built in their original 110,000 square foot facility.
Barletta will shift the above deck assembly operations to the new facility, while the below deck fabrication and welding will expand into he current facility. The move is expected to more than double the company's output........
Click here to read this news article from boatingindustry.com. With Photo.
We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat & Motor website St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Alton Motor Boat Club
2021 Jon Boat Jamboree.........
Reprinted from Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook.. click here
No new incident reports for the St. Louis areaClick here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports
The Lake Of The Ozarks
A Few Lessons From February's Arctic Blast........
The weather is starting to get warmer, and the Arctic deep-freeze is becoming a fading memory. Many boaters learned some expensive lessons, which thankfully, they won't soon forget.
LakeExpo.com has come up with a list of tips that will help avoid the troubles caused by the Arctic blast and Ameren's subsequent increase in power generation that left the lake level several feet lower........
Click here to read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With Photo.
Website..click here Facebook Page..click here
3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River Food,Beer,Music, And good times
3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
Alton Marina
Mississippi River at Alton, IL
The finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
bluff city grill
424 Broadway, Alton, IL
Starting April we will be open Tuesday - Sunday
Indoor, outdoor dining, carryout, curbside
& delivery with DoorDash
Online Ordering Available with Curbside and Delivery through DoorDash!
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CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER
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Just a short distance from the Alton Marina
SAT...JULY 3, 2021 AT 7 PM
5th Annual Bluff City Independence Day Rooftop Party.. click here
Upcoming Events.. click here
The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Fri.. @7pmEuphoria Band
Sat.. @ 2 Tim Woodson
Sat.. @7 Samurai 5
Sun..@2 Big in Japan
Foodies: Pork steak dinners all weekend
We can’t wait to see you
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
Upcoming Events.. click here
Calhoun Ferry Company
2-26-21
Golden Eagle Ferry has reopened.
Winfield Ferry is closed
Phone: (618) 535-5759
Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
Con Trios Yacht Club
Saturday, April 17, 2021
CTYC Trivia Night
American Legion Post 312
2500 Raymond Drive, Saint Charles, MO 63301Click here for event info
About: Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding Date....1966
Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, MO
Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
Grafton Harbor
Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
03-05-21
Grafton Harbor Gift Shop will be open beginning tomorrow!!! Our hours, for now, will be 10-6 daily.
Grafton, IL
Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 07 - Apr 21... click here
Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website
Grafton Oyster Bar
Grafton Harbor
2021 Live Music and Festivals click here
Open with regular hours beginning March 2.
We are excited for a great 2021 season and look forward to seeing you soon!
John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL
10-05-20
Hi Bill!
We have the foundation built!!! Unfortunately, since lumber prices are so high right now we are putting a hold on the build. Hoping all of this ends soon so we can get back to it.Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
08-22-20
Foundation work started
"The plan is to keep it in the same location, maybe a little closer to the river and up about 7 ft higher. The building will be just a little smaller with a bigger deck."
Amanda
Kinder's Restaurant
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here
Lake Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility
Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel
Lewis Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 949-9926
Liberty Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
2020 Slip Rates
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com
Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for remodeling
Mike's La Rosa at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reopening Friday, May 28, 2021
2021 Band & Event Schedule ... click here
Port Charles Harbor
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough at 221.5
Feb 4, 2021
Did you know that during the winter months our marine tech's further their education and certifications?!
We want to be the best option to help you enjoy your boating time with family and friends!
Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com
Riviera Too
Food, Beer, Wine
Best ICE in town! Cold Beer Great Wine Selection!Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!
Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301
St. Charles Boat & Motor
The Complete Marine
Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm
Saturday................. 9am - 1pm
Sunday & Monday... Closed
With over 45 Years in the same location, St Charles Boat & Motor is one of the most experienced Marine Dealers in the St Louis Metro Area. We offer Top Quality Boats and Watercraft, A Full Service Repair Center and Parts Dept. www.stcharlesboat.com
3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301 636 947-0106
Two Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
Your River Get-Away Camping and Boating all in the same spot! Come see what we have to offer. Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here
Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Yacht Club of St. Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough
A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way
More Things Going On This Week
River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618- 535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618- 535-5759
Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd Chute Bar & Grill ......................... Open Alton Marina Deli Closed for the season Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Closed for the season Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Opening March 20, 2021 Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Re-opening Fri, March 19th Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Opening March 6 Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location Longshot Saloon................................ Opening this Spring Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Reopening Friday, May 28, 2021 Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location
The Boathouse Food and Deck WebCam
Live Image
Mississippi River on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2
The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6 minutes..
Hit refresh to update to the latest picture
Go to www.RiverWebCams.com for the last 10 pictures from the above camera!
Lock & Dam 15 Webcam
Live Image
Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL
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US Army Corps of Engineers
Lock and Dam 15....
US Army Corps of Engineers Camera
Live Image of Mississippi River at Rock Island, IL ... Click here
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Featured at the Duck Club Haacke On The Water is now open
Tony HaackeExecutive Chef
Limited number of Social Memberships
Applications available
6257 Hwy V, St. Charles, Mo
Club 636-250-4333
Marina 636-250-4321
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Duck Club Yacht Club website
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2020 Slip Rates
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Call 636.723.0005 when your headed to the river and they will have your food ready when you arrive at the store !
Check out the New patio
UMR 222.2
Marine Gas,
Diesel Fuel, Ice
Docks, Rack Storage
40 Ton Travel Lift
Repairs all makes& models
636-250-3446
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Map.. click here
Website.. click hereFacebook.. click here
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Let's Plan aRiver Get-Away
Fun, friendly atmosphere
Five Anchor Marina
Beautiful area of theMississippi River
New Restaurant On Site
Explore the historictown of Louisiana, MO
Website.. click here
Facebook.. click here
Alton Marina is the cover photo for the
2020 edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide
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for virtual tour
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“Most insurance companies require a Condition and Value Survey on boats over 20 years old. Call me before you make the final decision to buy”
John
Phone: 636-578-4801
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866-249-2135
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Docks-Dry Storage-Ramp-Repairs-Gas 24/7 Transients welcome
We have Pump Out
Ramp Passes & Storage
636-946-2073
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OPEN
Golden Eagle Ferry
Mon - Thur.. 5AM- 9PM Fri & Sat.... 5AM- 2AM Sun........... 8AM- 9PM On Board Phone
618- 535-5759
Click here for website
Winfield Ferry
CLOSED
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL
618.786.8888
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St. Charles, MO 63304
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