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~~~~~~ RiverBill's Archives~~~~~~
November 2020

11-02-2020 - 11-10-2020

 

A WEBSITE FOR THE  BOATING COMMUNITY 

OF THE 

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, MERAMEC AND KASKASKIA RIVERS

TUESDAY

10 NOVEMBER 2020

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Headed Back To

Pool 24 of the Mississippi River

 

 

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The Pictures of the Day.....  were sent to us by Capt'n Ryan Kolb

 

Leaving Grafton and going back to Louisiana for the year

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

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The Pictures of the Day.....  were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher who hails out of the Alton Motor Boat Club on Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River

 

RiverBill,

Still a lot of equipment around the auxiliary chamber at Melvin Price on Monday.

Brad Maher
Alton Motorboat Club

 

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

Reprinted from the Notice To Local Marniers

US Dept of Homeland Security / US Coast Guard

 

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING 2021

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300      Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

The towboat..."Twyla Luhr"

We passed Captain Mike Coyle and the tug boat "Twyla Luhr"

at the new Olmstead, IL Lock and Dam construction

site on the Ohio River 

 

Mike and his towboat are the main attraction at the Grafton Towboat Festival.

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Yesterday's Picture of the Day in 2017......

 

These pictures were taken on the Ohio River while on a boat delivery trip from St. Louis to Nassau, Bahamas with Captain Greg Sadowski and crew...

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED November 10, 2020

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is experiencing deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

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 50 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.

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,484 members as of 11-10-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

Longshot Marina

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

 

Alton Motorboat Club Update

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River at Piasa Creek.......

 

Reprinted from the Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook... click here

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

 

 

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

 

Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri

Hannibal Tree Board Hopes For Input On Riverfront Plantings........

 

The October 31 deadline for the completion of the Hannibal Riverfront project has come and gone, there are still some odds and ends that need attending-to, such as landscaping.

 

Members of the Hannibal Tree Board are concerned about the future of trees in the renovation project.  Tree Board member Kristy Trevathan says that she doesn't know how many trees there will be.

 

Trevathan says that during the Tree Board's November 2020 meeting, no input regarding trees had been requested.  During the September 2020 Tree Board meeting, it was recommended that bald cypress trees be planted due to their ability to withstand flooding........

 

Click here to read this news report from hannibal.net.  With Photo.

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

Artist rendering courtesy Wikipedia

 

Mississippi River At Bettendorf, Iowa

Westbound I -74 Bridge Slated To Open By The End of November........

 

This past week, the Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportation announced that they would be opening the Iowa-bound span of the New Interstate 74 Mississippi River Bridge.

 

Officials report that crews are scurrying to get the span prepared for traffic.  The ongoing tasks include painting the arch, completing the installation of lighting and testing it, striping the roadway, moving barrier walls and installing sign mounts above the roadway.

 

Construction on the pair of structures began in 2017, and is expected to be completed during 2021.  The new span is more than twice as wide as the existing bridge, boasting four lanes in each direction........

 

Click here to read this news article from roadsbridges.com.  With Photo.

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

River Shipping News

Port Of Epes On Tenn-Tom Waterway Awarded $1.7 Million Grant........

 

The U.S. Department of Commerce recently awarded a $1.7 million grant tot he University of West Alabama to increase barge access at the Port of Epes Industrial Park, located at the southernmost end of the Tenn-Tombigbee Waterway.

 

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross says that the Trump Administration is committed to assisting communities acess the nation grow via the strategic investments.

 

Ross added that the grant will fund improvements to transportation infrastructure at the Port of Epes Industrial Park in order to assist a major wooden pellet company, increase their operational capacity attract new businesses and much more

 

Click here to read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net

 

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Port of  Epes

 

Mississippi River Delta

Officials Hosted Webinar On Mississippi River Delta Sediment Diversions........

 

Late last month, officials with the Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority, the agency assigned to efforts into restoring the vanishing coastline, hosted a webinar focused on the sediment diversion projects along the Mississippi River Delta.

 

This webinar was part of a series presented by the CPRA that focuses on engineering with nature, or using natural processes and engineering to reconnect the Mississippi River to it's Delta.

 

Bryan Gossman, CPRA's host of the webinar says that the presentation focused on several crevasses and a large sediment diversion.  A crevasse is a cut in either a natural or artificial levee.........

 

Click here to read more fro waterwaysjournal.net.

 

Boat Propulsion Manufacturer

A Look At The Development Of The Cox Diesel Outboard........

 

U.K.-based Cox Powertrain is currently in serial production with their CXO300, which is being marketed as a new generation in diesel technology.  Back in June, the company earned Tier 3 approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

 

By September, U.S. dealers began to receive their first shipments of the CXO300 production units.  Florida based distributor, Ring Power, has since wrapped up the first installation with a twin setup on an Intrepid 345 Nomad.

 

Developing the CXO300 took approximately two years, and during that time, there were two major engine design iterations, with subsequent production line modifications........

 

Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.

 

 

Click here to go to coxmarine.com

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

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From "Now" until "May 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

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e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

10-24-20

This is the menu for our Alton location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility doesn’t!.. click here

 

 

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

10-29-20

We are still going

The store is available

We have fuel

No Pump outs



KAREN AND THE CREW
 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

10-27-20

We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

11-04-20

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Save the Date

Con Trios Christmas party

December 5th

 

 

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 mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Nov 02, 2020

*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage

 

$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close

 

Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm

click here for more information

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

10-29-20

The Arrrr Bar is still Open

for your business

 

We have pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Nov 3 thru Nov 17... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Open:

Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

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

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


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

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

Music on the patio

Sisters Magnolia and The Weeds at 3pm

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

St. Charles Jaycees

Brews & Bags Corn Hole Tournament

At Riviera Too

click here for more info

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

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

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the Services Tab.

 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20

This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on hgher ground !

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

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 Open
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina Closed
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

MONDAY

09 NOVEMBER 2020

 

What A Great Weekend !

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

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The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by C. Kastendieck

 

Sunday Funday

 

 

Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo

 

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The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo...

 

 

Hi Bill!
 

It was just another beautiful fall day on the river down in Kimmswick, Missouri!
 

Claudia Burris

Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent

 

 

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

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The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Dorothy Miller Who hails out of Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Celebration Belle just went by !

 

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

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The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Andrew Zeller

 

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING 2021

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300      Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

Sunday morning fog over Two Branch

Pool 26 of Mississippi River

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

Yesterday's Picture of the Day in 2015........ was sent to us by Capt'n Frank Cunetto

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED November 04, 2020

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

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 50 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 7.0 - BREAK WALL REPAIR
Continuing until November 10, 2020, break wall repair is being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 7.0, Grafton Harbor. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their closest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution. Mariners may contact Grafton Harbor at (618) 786-7678, for
additional information

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,483 members as of 11-09-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

Longshot Marina

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

 

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Annual Rib Rumble On The River Was This Past Weekend........

 

On Saturday, the Hawg Pit's parking lot along the Mississippi River at Grafton, Illinois was the site of the Second Annual Rib Rumble on the River event where barbeque enthusiasts competed for trophies, cash prizes and above all, bragging rights.

 

Attendees paid $15 to enter the event on Saturday, and for their money, were able to sample as many Rib Rumble entries as they wished, and there were plenty to enjoy........

 

Click here to read this news story from thetelegraph.com.  With Photos.

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

 

 

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

 

Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois

Warmer Weather Helping Grafton's Tourism Businesses........

 

The tiny town of Grafton, Illinois is nestled at the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, and it relies heavily on tourism for income.  Thanks to the flooding in recent years, and the recent COVID-19 outbreak, some economic challenges have arisen.

 

KMOV News Channel 4 headed up to Grafton over the weekend to check in with local business owners to see how things were going........

 

Click here to watch this news video from kmov.com.

 

Rendering courtesy of Viking

Click pic to watch video

 

Mississippi River Cruising

First Several Viking 2022 Cruises From STL, New Orleans To St. Paul Sold Out........

 

Despite price tags starting at $4,400 and $11,000 respectively, the first several eight-day and fifteen-day Viking River Cruises to and from St. Paul have already sold out.

 

The international cruise company, Viking had opened bookings in April, coinciding with the beginning of the pandemic, while announcing that in Louisiana, construction was underway on the 386 passenger Viking Mississippi, the company's first custom-built riverboat.

 

Federal maritime law had prevented Viking, which is based in Switzerland, from sailing within U.S. Waters using foreign vessels and crews.  This complicated Viking's plans, which have been in the works since 2015........

 

Click here to read this news report from twincities.com.  With Photo

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

File Photo

 

 

Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois

Bayview Bridge To Be Lit Purple For Organ, Tissue Donation Awareness........

 

This week, the Quincy Bayview Bridge spanning the Mississippi River will be illuminated in purple lighting to raise awareness for the need for organ and tissue donations.

 

The gesture is intended to honor the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Network's National Donor Sabbath, during which faith leaders, donor families, transplant recipients and donation and transplantation professionals take part in services and programs that increase awareness of the need for lifesaving gifts via transplantation as well as to encourage people to sign up as organ donors.

 

The Quincy Bayview Bridge lights will again be lit in purple for a week during April 2021 to commemorate National Donate Life Month, as well as when an organ or tissue is donated by a Blessing Hospital patient, when it is possible........

 

Click here to read this news story from whig.com.

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

    River History....


November 9, 1987 in River History


The pool between Upper and Lower St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis began to drain after a foundation failure occurred at the Northern States Hydroelectric Plant. Navigation in and out of the Minneapolis Port was halted for a week, while the power company built a 20-foot high earth dam above the collapsed hydro plant. The pool virtually emptied.

 

 

Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri

Canadian Company Buying STL Riverfront Granulation Facility, Terminal........

 

On November 3rd, Vancouver, Canada-based fertilizer company, Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. announced that they have agreed to purchase the Bruce Oakley, Inc. granulation facility and terminal along the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri

 

Ostara is a nutrient recovery and water management company who derives it's fertilizers from nutrients recovered from industrial, agriculture and municipal waterways using proprietary technology they call Pearl.

 

The company then turns the recovered nutrients into granular fertilizers.  Ostara claims that they are closing the loop on phosphorous for future generations to come........

 

Click here to read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.

 

Click here and check out Bruce Oakley, Inc website

Click here for information on the St. Louis Facility

 

Boat Manufacturer

Malibu Boats Beat Q1 Estimates........

 

During the first quarter of Malibu Boats' fiscal year 2021, they reported a 5.2 percent increase in net sales, recording $181 million, which beat Wall Street's $179 million expectation.  Malibu also posted a gross profit increase of 14.3 percent to $45.7 million.

 

Unit volume dropped down 5.3 percent because of production limitations, however, Malibu was able to increase their net incomes by 32.1 percent to $22 million.

 

Malibu CEO Jack Springer says that their team delivered a phenomenal start to the 2021 fiscal year by capturing the insatiable demand for their innovative boats while flexing the company's competitive leadership and vertical integration capabilities.........

 

Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photo.

 

List Your Boat

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6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "May 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

10-24-20

This is the menu for our Alton location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility doesn’t!.. click here

 

 

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

10-29-20

We are still going

The store is available

We have fuel

No Pump outs



KAREN AND THE CREW
 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

10-27-20

We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

11-04-20

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Save the Date

Con Trios Christmas party

December 5th

 

 

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 mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Nov 02, 2020

*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage

 

$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close

 

Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm

click here for more information

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

10-29-20

The Arrrr Bar is still Open

for your business

 

We have pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Nov 3 thru Nov 17... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Open:

Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

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

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


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

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

Music on the patio

Sisters Magnolia and The Weeds at 3pm

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

St. Charles Jaycees

Brews & Bags Corn Hole Tournament

At Riviera Too

click here for more info

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

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

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the Services Tab.

 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20

This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on hgher ground !

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

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 Open
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina Closed
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

THE WEEKEND

SAT, SUN...07, 08 NOVEMBER 2020

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sun Pic

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher

 

Friday Sunset !

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sun Pic

 

 

Same photo lightened to show tree colors

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak

 

Friday, November 5th Sunset

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat Pic

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak

 

Friday November 5th. Enterprise Island

 

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300      Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

Another Beautiful Evening

The Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

Yesterday's Picture of the Day in 2019........  was sent to us by Claudia Burris (Queen of the Camera) who hails out of Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick, Mo.

 

Hi Bill,

It was just another beautiful evening at Hoppies Marina. See you on the river!

Claudia Burris
HMC

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River Near Granite City, Illinois

Cameras Watch For Illegal Dumping Along Chouteau Slough........

 

Officials with the Chouteau Township recently began placing cameras in the area of Old Alton Road along the Chouteau Slough in an effort to catch illegal dumpers in the act.

 

Chouteau Township Supervisor Eddie Lee says that so far, they have caught several people dumping, and hope to catch more.  Lee adds that they have to stop people from dumping in the slough.  He says that every site has a camera plus a backup camera........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from advantagenews.com.  With Photo.

Added Sunday

 

Paddling News From Memphis, Tennessee

Man Halfway Through Coast-To-Coast Canoe Trip........

 

This week, 48 year old Neal Moore is expecting to be halfway through his 7,500 mile journey when he arrives in Memphis, Tennessee.  Moore is spending two years paddling a canoe solo coast-to-coast.

 

Eleven years ago, Moore paddled the length of the Mississippi River, and the experience made an impression on him.  Now, he is expanding on that trip by paddling along 22 rivers in what he believes to be the longest continuous solo canoe trip ever attempted across the United States.

 

Moore is recording his adventures and the people he meets in an effort to compile them into a book.  He says that stringing these rivers and stories together will tell the tale of America........

 

Click here to read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net.  With Photo.

 

Added Sunday

 

Paddling News From Memphis, Tennessee

Man Halfway Through Coast-To-Coast Canoe Trip........

 

This week, 48 year old Neal Moore is expecting to be halfway through his 7,500 mile journey when he arrives in Memphis, Tennessee.  Moore is spending two years paddling a canoe solo coast-to-coast.

 

Eleven years ago, Moore paddled the length of the Mississippi River, and the experience made an impression on him.  Now, he is expanding on that trip by paddling along 22 rivers in what he believes to be the longest continuous solo canoe trip ever attempted across the United States.

 

Moore is recording his adventures and the people he meets in an effort to compile them into a book.  He says that stringing these rivers and stories together will tell the tale of America........

 

Click here to read this news story from waterwaysjournal.net.  With Photo.

 

 

 

 

Longshot Marina

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED November 04, 2020

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

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 50 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 7.0 - BREAK WALL REPAIR
Continuing until November 10, 2020, break wall repair is being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 7.0, Grafton Harbor. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their closest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution. Mariners may contact Grafton Harbor at (618) 786-7678, for
additional information

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,480 members as of 11-07-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

 

 

 

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

 

Woodland Marina Fire  Update........

 

Reprinted from stltoday.com... click here

Another Article

 

Mississippi River At St. Charles, Missouri

Marina Suing Boat Owners Following Fire........

 

Woodland Marine in St. Charles County has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in St. Louis requesting that a judge declare that the marina is not liable for the damage to boats during a fire that broke out on October 7th, damaging nearly 200 boats.

 

The lawsuit claims that the boat owners were required to have insurance under their rental agreements for their property.  The suit also claims that the marina bears no responsibility for damages to defendants as the boats were damaged in a fire. 

 

The lawsuit names 59 owners, and notes that 17 of them have made claims against the Woodland Marina for damages;  Firefighters believe that the fire broke out in a boat storage area........

 

Click here to read this news story from kmov.com.  With Video.

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

SLOW DOWN

 

Illinois River at Grafton Harbor

Break Wall Repair

 

ILLINOIS RIVER

BREAK WALL REPAIR
Continuing until November 10, 2020, break wall repair is being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 7.0, Grafton Harbor. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their closest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution. Mariners may contact Grafton Harbor at (618) 786-7678, for additional information

 

 

Reprinted from the United States Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners... click here

 

RiverBill says... Probably a typo on the "Mile 7.0"

 

Upcoming Events....Saturday, December 5, 2020

Con Trios Yacht Club

Christmas Party.......

 

Reprinted from Con Trios Yacht Club....click here

 

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Upcoming Event.....Saturday, November 7, 2020

Pumpkin Chunkin Contest

Two Rivers Marina

Pool 24  of the Mississippi River a Louisiana, Mo.......

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers marina Facebook... click here

 

November 8, 2020

Grafton Ferry

Last Day of Operation for 2020.......

 

Reprinted from Grafton Ferry.. click here

 

Kaskaskia River Near Red Bud, Illinois

Television Show To Feature Kaskaskia Port District........

 

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District will be appearing on an episode of the television show World's Greatest! on November 9th.  THe episode originally aired on November 2nd.

 

The Kaskaskia Regional Port ranks in at the 10th largest inland port in the nation.  Over 1.5 million tons of cargo move through the port each year/ along the Kaskaskia River.

 

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District has been a part of Red Bud, Illinois for over 50 years and is the home to a variety of specialized and dedicated tenants........

 

Click here to read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

    River History....


07 November 2000 in River History


The floating McDonalds Restaurant on the Mississippi River at the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis closed it's doors. The McDonald's corporation issued a statement saying it "has made a business decision to close its location at 322 South L.K. Sullivan Blvd." because the structure "is in need of extensive renovation, which is financially not justifiable at the present."
The restaurant, which sat on the top of a barge and was designed to look like a stern-wheel riverboat, was a fixture on the Mississippi River below the Arch for 20 years.

 

 

Missouri Fishing News

Poplar Bluff Anglers Awarded World Record Catch Certification........

 

In April, 2020, angler Tyler Goodale caught a new state record spotted sucker using the pole-and-line method.  The Missouri Department of Conservation certified the 5 pound, 4 ounce fish as beating the previous state record of 3 pound, 10 ounce fish, which he also caught in 2014.  Goodale's latest catch qualified as the world record spotted sucker as well.

 

Goodale was fishing at the Duck Creek Conservation Area when he caught the fish.  Missouri Department of Conservation staff verified the state and world record fish on a certified scale at their Southeast Regional Office in Cape Girardeau.  This fish was the fifth state record fish of 2020.

 

Apparently, Goodale is familiar with the spotted sucker, as he has spent plenty of time researching them with the MDC as a volunteer.  He says that he had put in a lot of time and research into this species, noting that they always spawn in April along the west side of the pool.  He adds that they are a temperamental fish that is not easy to catch........

 

Click here to read this news story from kfvs12.com.  With Photos.

 

More Missouri Fishing News

MDC Stocking Heartland Ponds With Trout........

 

This week, the Missouri Department of Conservation has been stocking ponds around the Heartland with more than 5,000 rainbow trout.  This annual practice takes place in early November for anglers to catch and release over the winter.

 

Conservation team leader Salvador Mondragon says that stocking trout in the winter months is a good opportunity for communities to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

 

Mondragon says close to 2,000 trout were stocked into Rotary Lake, and Geyson Lake in Farmington will be getting 1,300 fish.  Legion Lake in Perryville will be getting 3,600 fish........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com.  With Video.

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "May 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

10-24-20

This is the menu for our Alton location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility doesn’t!.. click here

 

 

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

10-29-20

We are still going

The store is available

We have fuel

No Pump outs



KAREN AND THE CREW
 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

10-27-20

We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

11-04-20

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Save the Date

Con Trios Christmas party

December 5th

 

 

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 mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Nov 02, 2020

*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage

 

$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close

 

Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm

click here for more information

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

10-29-20

The Arrrr Bar is still Open

for your business

 

We have pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Nov 3 thru Nov 17... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Open:

Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

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

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


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

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

Music on the patio

Sisters Magnolia and The Weeds at 3pm

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

St. Charles Jaycees

Brews & Bags Corn Hole Tournament

At Riviera Too

click here for more info

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

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

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the Services Tab.

 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20

This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on hgher ground !

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

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 Open
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina Closed
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

 

FRIDAY

06 NOVEMBER 2020

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Yesterday Afternoon

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Knoblauch

 

  Is this Nov ???? Yacht club gals Sherry (Merry Shark) and Shirley (Not On Call) take in the sunshine on Nov 5th. Heading to Aeries.
 

Mark

 

 Yesterday Afternoon

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of the Day.....  were sent to us by Capt'n Brad Maher

 

Fall colors are starting to fade.

Glad I made it out for a ride and I will be going out till it’s frozen solid

Brad

 

 Yesterday Evening

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Bob Binder

 

On We had a nice Thursday night on the beach with
a beautiful sunset!

Bob

 

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300      Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

Hog's Breath Inn

Key West Florida

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting in 2019........  was sent to us by Capt'n Scott Rupich

 

Riverbills sighting

Hog's Breath Key West!

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on

RiverBills.com "All Classifieds Page"

click here

 

 

 

River News !  

 

 

Longshot Marina

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED November 04, 2020

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

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 50 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 7.0 - BREAK WALL REPAIR
Continuing until November 10, 2020, break wall repair is being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 7.0, Grafton Harbor. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their closest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution. Mariners may contact Grafton Harbor at (618) 786-7678, for
additional information

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,476 members as of 11-06-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

 

 

 

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

 

Missouri River Management

Dam Releases Into The Missouri River To Be Reduced........

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that they will be reducing the amount of water being released from the Gavins Point Dam into the Missouri River will be reduced later this month.

 

Around November 22, the reductions will begin.  The releases will gradually be ratcheted down approximately 3,000 cubic feet per second each day until arriving at the winter release rate of 17,000 CFS.

 

John Remus, chief of the USACE Missouri River Water Management Division says that they will keep making releases from the Gavins Point Dam to meet full service Missouri River navigation flow targets throughout the remainder of the navigation flow support season........

 

Click here to read this news report from siouxlandproud.com.  With Photo.

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

SLOW DOWN

 

Illinois River at Grafton Harbor

Break Wall Repair

 

ILLINOIS RIVER

BREAK WALL REPAIR
Continuing until November 10, 2020, break wall repair is being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 7.0, Grafton Harbor. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their closest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution. Mariners may contact Grafton Harbor at (618) 786-7678, for additional information

 

 

Reprinted from the United States Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners... click here

 

RiverBill says... Probably a typo on the "Mile 7.0"

 

Looking For A Boat Ride May 2021

Grafton, IL to St. Louis

 

Good Morning,

Great Rivers & Routes, Gail Wallace, gave me your info.
6 people are wanting to bike down the Mississippi River in May 2021. We would like to change it up at Grafton and hire
a skipper and boat to cruise to St. Louis., kind of Hop On-Hop Off arrangement.

Gail said to try Grafton and Alton Marinas.

I got Candy working on it through Grafton, she is asking a River Master to spread the word.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thane
Denver, Colo.
thaneotmt@msn.com
303 842 5321

 

 

Hannibal Marina Update

Pool 22 of the Mississippi River

 

 

Reposted from Hannibal Marina Facebook... click here

 

Upcoming Events.... Tuesday, November 11, 2020

Natural Gems Along the Big Muddy

In Your Living Room

 

 

Reposted from Missouri River Relief Facebook... click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Illinois River

Quimby's Cruising Guide

 

 

Reposted from Quimby's Cruising Guide Facebook... click here

 

Boat Show News

Cleveland Boat & Fishing Show Going Digital........

 

The organizers of the 64th annual Cleveland Boat Show & Fishing Expo are proceeding with hosting the show, however, they will be presenting it in a digital format.  The show will also be extended from the normal 5 days to 10 days.

 

Michelle Burke, president of the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association says that in January, they will be taking Ohio's oldest and largest boat show into the homes of the state's 500,000 plus registered boat-owning families.

 

Burke adds that they have advised Ohio's boaters that presenting the latest in boats and equipment digitally is in line with what the industry's other major winter boat shows are doing.........

 

Click here to read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photo.

 

 

Note: The 2021 St. Louis Boat & Sportshow has been cancelled

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

River History....



November 6, 2014 in River History


The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted a ceremony on Thursday, November 6, 2014 to commemorate the renaming of the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam to the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam

 

 

 

While serving in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District from 1988-2013, The Honorable Jerry Costello was an avid supporter of the Kaskaskia River Watershed. His involvement with the river and the community ensured that the Kaskaskia River remained open to barge traffic, increasing the economic value of the surrounding communities. Mr. Costello’s enthusiasm, dedication, and unwavering support for the Kaskaskia River Watershed is evident in the success he achieved during his years of service.

Reprinted from US Army Corps of Engineers

 

Mississippi River In Jefferson County, Missouri

MDC:  Truman Access Closed Until Further Notice........

 

The Missouri Department of Conservation has announced that they have closed the Truman Access along the Mississippi River in Jefferson County, Missouri to public use until further notice because of flood damage.

 

The MDC reports that they will be harnessing the natural flooding cycles to eventually accumulate enough silt to adequately raise the flood-prone access, making it more resistant to overtopping.

 

The Truman Access, located south of Crystal City, Missouri, is very susceptible to flooding, and the flood events of the past several years have destroyed the MDC's efforts to regrade and re-rock the access and parking lot........

 

Click here to read this news story from therolladailynews.com.  With Map.

 

Shipping News

Modern Cargo Vessels Could Be Equipped With Sails........

 

One of the world's largest agricultural commodities traders, Minnesota-based Cargill Inc., is considering the addition of huge wing sails to some of their cargo vessels in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

 

At any given time, Cargill may charter approximately 600 vessels, and the addition of sails to those cargo ships could reduce fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent.

 

This proposal could see shipping vessels equipped with three wing sails as soon as 2022.  The project is being developed in partnership with BAR Technologies, a spin-off of Ben Ainslie Racing.  Ainslie is the most successful Olympic medalist for sailing and a winner of the America's Cup........

 

Click here to read this news story from soundingsonlione.com.  With Photo.

 

RiverBill sends out a Big Muddy "Thanks!" to Cap'n Robert Boteler for the news tip!

 

From BoatUS


Boating after dark can be scary if you're not prepared. Here's how to safely enjoy a night out on the water. (Photo: Getty Images/Casarsaguru)

 

Eventually, by choice or not, most boaters find themselves out on the water at night. Whether the day got away from you, or because of a breakdown, or if you just feel ready for a new challenge, being prepared is key. There's some gear you need to have aboard and some safety practices to deploy, but you can handle this.


Click here and finish reading this article from BoatUS

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "May 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

10-24-20

This is the menu for our Alton location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility doesn’t!.. click here

 

 

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

10-29-20

We are still going

The store is available

We have fuel

No Pump outs



KAREN AND THE CREW
 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

10-27-20

We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

11-04-20

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Save the Date

Con Trios Christmas party

December 5th

 

 

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 mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Nov 02, 2020

*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage

 

$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close

 

Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm

click here for more information

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

10-29-20

The Arrrr Bar is still Open

for your business

 

We have pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Nov 3 thru Nov 17... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Open:

Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

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

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


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

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

Music on the patio

Sisters Magnolia and The Weeds at 3pm

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

St. Charles Jaycees

Brews & Bags Corn Hole Tournament

At Riviera Too

click here for more info

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

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

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the Services Tab.

 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20

This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on hgher ground !

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

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 Open
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina Closed
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

 

THURSDAY

05 NOVEMBER 2020

It's National Redhead Day !

Hats off to all of our

Redhead Boaters

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Yesterday Evening

Enterprise island

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of the Day.....  were sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak

 

  Wednesday, November 4th 2020 on the river with the gang

 

Mike

 

360 Video Boating

 on Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 Click pic play video

 

The Video of the Day.....  were sent to us by Capt'n Stephen Wesche

 

On October 31st 2020 I took the boat out for what will likely be the last ride of the year. I was really hoping to see more fall color but most of the trees were still green. I ended up doing one of my favorite loops and covered around 24 miles in just over an hour. I generally cruise around 3200 RPM which generally translates to around 30MPH. GPS shows that my max speed in this video was 31.7 MPH!

 

Stephen

 

As a side note, if you watch this using your phone you can move your phone around and it will rotate the view 360 degrees. If you watch it on your computer you can use your mouse to drag the video around. If you happen to have a VR headset you will feel like you are actually there!

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300      Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

Pulling this one from

"Way-Back"

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day in 2004........  was off the Restaurant at Northshore Marina !

 

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on

RiverBills.com "All Classifieds Page"

click here

 

 

 

River News !  

 

 

Longshot Marina

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED November 04, 2020

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 22, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main
chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is experiencing deterioration.
Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for
and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

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 50 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 7.0 - BREAK WALL REPAIR
Continuing until November 10, 2020, break wall repair is being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 7.0, Grafton Harbor. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their closest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution. Mariners may contact Grafton Harbor at (618) 786-7678, for
additional information

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,475 members as of 11-05-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

 

 

 

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

 

Mississippi River Near La Crosse, Wisconsin

Four Asian Carp Tagged, Released Into Pool 8........

 

As part of the ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of Asian carp, four silver carp were recently caught, outfitted with tracking devices and released into pool 8 of the Mississippi River near La Crosse, Wisconsin.

 

A commercial fishing operation contracted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to carry out netting operations in the area caught the invasive species.  The commercial fishing operations will continue throughout the fall while river conditions allow it.

 

The netting operations were carried out in response to the capture of Asian carp in Pool 8 during the spring carp surveillance efforts.  The DNR is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service the U.S> Geological Survey, the Wisconsin DNR and commercial fishing operations to conduct large-scale netting, studies of the carp as well as increased monitoring........

 

Click here to read this news article from hometownsource.com. 

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

SLOW DOWN

 

Illinois River at Grafton Harbor

Break Wall Repair

 

ILLINOIS RIVER

BREAK WALL REPAIR
Continuing until November 10, 2020, break wall repair is being conducted in the vicinity of Mile 7.0, Grafton Harbor. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their closest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution. Mariners may contact Grafton Harbor at (618) 786-7678, for additional information

 

 

Reprinted from the United States Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners... click here

 

RiverBill says... Probably a typo on the "Mile 7.0"

 

 

Grafton Oyster Bar Update

Illinois River at Grafton Harbor....

 

The Grafton Oyster Bar is open and has inside dining !

 

Thanks Brad Hagen for the update !

04 December 2020

Anti-Clause Murder Mystery Dinner

Pere Marquette Lodge......

 

 

 

Reprinted from the Pere Marquette Conference Center Facebook... click here

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

All Lit Up For The Election

Hannibal Light House

Pool 22 of the Mississippi River ........

 

Reprinted from Big Muddy Adventures Facebook... click here

Big Muddy Adventures

Still Going At It ........

 

Reprinted from Big Muddy Adventures Facebook... click here

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

River History....


05 November 2013 in River History


The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that Asian carp DNA has turned up in Lake Michigan waters in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The single positive water sample was collected on May 31, while DNR officials were sampling for another invasive species, the Eurasian ruffe. .

 

Missouri River Management

Renewed Attention To The Missouri River Will Shape It's Future........

 

The future vitality of the Missouri River near Kansas City will be dependant upon the striking of a careful balance of uses that aren't always in agreement with one another.

 

During a panel discussion last week, experts noted that the defining geographic feature of Kansas City serves several conflicting needs for recreation, navigation, economic development as well as clean water.

 

Environmental historian Amahia Mallean an associate professor of history for Drake University says that the river is conceptualized in economic terms, but it is also crucial to public health........

 

Click here to read this news story from flatlandkc.org,  With Photo

 

Mississippi River Near Baton Rouge, Louisiana

USACE Reconsidering A Permit For A Taiwanese Plastic Complex........

 

On Wednesday, lawyers for the U.S. Department of Justice said that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is considering whether possible environmental impacts will require them to change, suspend or revoke a permit for a $9.4 billion Taiwanese plastics complex.

 

In a motion filed in U.S District Court, the Corps will have to explain why a planned construction project authorized under a permit may not proceed.   The plans are for Formosa Plastics Group's Louisiana member, FG LA LLC to install 10 chemical plants and 4 other major facilities on 2,500 acres along the Mississippi River in St. James Parish, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

 

Sharon Lavigne, founder of Rise St. James, says that she is  overjoyed that the Corps is reconsidering issuing the permit.  She adds that this decision is the beginning of a victory over Formosa Plastics........

 

Click here to read this news article from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo.

 

For more information about Formosa Plastics Corp from Wikipedia.. click here

 

Boat Sales

New Boats Scarce During October........

 

During October, marine dealers were scrambling to find new boats to sell, with 88 percent of the dealers reporting that they were at record low levels of inventory.

 

According to one respondent to the Pulse Report, a monthly survey conducted by Baird Research in conjunction with the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, if the boats were in inventory, they could be sold.

 

The lack of new inventory is the number one issue marine dealers faced during October, and nearly 70 percent claimed that they foresee inventory shortages as the greatest challenge for 2021........

 

Click here to read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. 

 

Boat Show News

The Seattle Boat Show Is Going Virtual........

 

Organizers are reporting that the Seattle Boat Show will be shifting to a digital format.  The show is scheduled to run on the same dates, January 28 - 31, 2021, but it will be held as a virtual event.

 

Officials state that an appointment setting tool will let "attendees" schedule walkthroughs via Zoom or Facetime, talk with brokers and boat manufacturers and set appointments for in person tours for a later date.

 

Northwest Marine Trade Association president George Harris says that demand and interest in boats and accessories are at an all time high at this time, and that is why they are pleased to offer a rich digital boat buying experience.........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from tradeonlytoday.com. 

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "May 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

10-24-20

This is the menu for our Alton location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility doesn’t!.. click here

 

 

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

10-29-20

We are still going

The store is available

We have fuel

No Pump outs



KAREN AND THE CREW
 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

10-27-20

We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

11-04-20

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

 

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Save the Date

Con Trios Christmas party

December 5th

 

 

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 mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Nov 02, 2020

*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage

 

$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close

 

Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm

click here for more information

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

10-29-20

The Arrrr Bar is still Open

for your business

 

We have pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Nov 3 thru Nov 17... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Open:

Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

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

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


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

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

Music on the patio

Sisters Magnolia and The Weeds at 3pm

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

St. Charles Jaycees

Brews & Bags Corn Hole Tournament

At Riviera Too

click here for more info

 

Best ICE in town!   Cold Beer   Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

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

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the Services Tab.

 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20

This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on hgher ground !

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

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 Open
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina Closed
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

 

WEDNESDAY

04 NOVEMBER 2020

 

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Election Day Ride

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

Pictures of the Day.....  were sent to us by Capt'n Terry Alexander

 

Terry Alexander and Dave Miller out of the Yacht Club enjoying Election Day on the river.
 

Beautiful!!!!!

 

 

 

So you wanna hang out? Thursday through Sunday? We are just winterizing and the crew said they would open the doors!
Ok so Thursday- Sunday 12-7 . Impromptu party.

Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300      Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

3rd Chute

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day in 2019........  was taken on a Sunday afternoon at the 3rd Chute in Grafton, IL
 

Boaters, Boaters, Boaters
Everywhere

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on

RiverBills.com "All Classifieds Page"

click here

 

 

 

River News !  

 

 

Longshot Marina

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED October 28, 2020

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 184.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately November 1, 2020, the Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 184.0, Lower Chain of Rocks Canal entrance. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after passing arrangements have been made.

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 50 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 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Continuing until October 29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock staff.
MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation.

 

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,477 members as of 11-04-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

 

 

 

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

 

Grafton Ferry

Last Day of Season is Sunday, November 8th.......

 

Reprinted from Great Rivers & Routes Facebook... click here

 


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

River Island Marina Update

For Sale or Lease - Marina in St. Louis, Missouri.....

 

Marina, Boat Storage,, and Glamping Business -

on BizQuest.com

 

Reprinted from BizQuest.com... click here

 

 

River Island Marina Facebook... click here

Map.. click here

Grafton Harbor River Adventures

Cruising Season Ends....

 

Reprinted from Grafton Harbor Facebook.... click here

 

 

The Hakuna Matasta

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Nov 3 thru Nov 17... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Boating Legislation

NMMA Requesting Boating Access Information........

 

This summer, legislators passed the Great American Outdoors Act, which offers the outdoor recreation community the opportunity to help identify boating access projects that are in need of funding.

 

The National Marine Manufacturers Association has teamed up with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to develop a survey that will gather stakeholder's feedback on projects that would benefit their business, community or recreational activity.

 

The short survey requests basic project information, recreation activities the project supports, as well as context of the project's development to date.  The more information stakeholders can provide, the better the NMMA can advocate for the project with legislators........

 

Click here to read this news article from boatingindustry.com.  With Photo.

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Cruise News

Cruise Industry Writes Off 2020, Looks Toward 2021........

 

The cruising industry has written off any chance at resuming operations this year and are looking forward to resuming operations in the coming year.  The decision comes just days after the U.S. lifted it's no-sail order.

 

On Tuesday, the group representing some 95 percent of the ocean-going cruise industry announced that it's members have agreed to extend the suspension of all U.S. cruising operations for the remainder of 2020.

 

Cruise Lines International Association says that members will be using the remainder of the year to prepare for the implementation of extensive procedures that will address COVID-19 safety........

 

Click here to read this news report from thetelegraph.com.  With Photo.

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

River History....

 



November 04, 2018 in River History

12 year old Hayden Bicknese of Little John's Motorsports became the number 1 jet ski drag racer in the nation.

 

BoatU.S. Magazine

Sneak Peak.........

 

Here's a sneak peek at the BoatUS Magazine issue hitting homes next week! >>http://spr.ly/6188GhZR6<<

 

The River School, Inc

New Location......

 

Reprinted from The River School Facebook... click here

 

 

 The River School focuses on providing individual rivermen and women with personal support in dealing with regulations, applications, and examinations. We’re more than just license prep!

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "May 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

10-24-20

This is the menu for our Alton location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility doesn’t!.. click here

 

 

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

10-29-20

We are still going

The store is available

We have fuel

No Pump outs



KAREN AND THE CREW
 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

10-27-20

We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING OF 2021

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Save the Date

Con Trios Christmas party

December 5th

 

 

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 mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Nov 02, 2020

*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage

 

$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close

 

Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm

click here for more information

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

10-29-20

The Arrrr Bar is still Open

for your business

 

We have pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

11-03-20
The 2020 cruising season is in the books and we would like to thank each and every one of you that cruised with us this year! Even though it was short we made the best out of it and thanks to you, it was a success! We are looking forward to planning more great cruises for 2021, so stay tuned!


 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Nov 3 thru Nov 17... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Open:

Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

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

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


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

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

St. Charles Jaycees

Brews & Bags Corn Hole Tournament

At Riviera Too

click here for more info

 

Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer
Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

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

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the Services Tab.

 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20

This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on hgher ground !

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

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 Open
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina Closed
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

 

TUESDAY

03 NOVEMBER 2020

 

ELECTION DAY 2020

 

Over 10.5 Million Boater Visits

Since Sept 12, 2004

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 Click pic to enlarge

 

Picture of the Day..... 

 

A Few Pelicans

Hanging Out on a Rock Dike

 

 

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

 

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING OF 2021


Website.. N/A        Facebook.. click here        Events.. click here

Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300      Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

click here for Facebook          click here for website

 

Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

 Click here for Facebook    Click here for Website    Browse Our Boats

Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day in 2015........ was sent to us by Capt Riverjon

 

Bill,

 

The Pathfinder below the Joe Page bridge on the Illinois river.

Capt Riverjon

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

More Boats on

RiverBills.com "All Classifieds Page"

click here

 

 

 

River News !  

 

 

Longshot Marina

 

  SEE OUR BOATS             GET A SLIP 

 

https://longshotmarina.com/

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED October 28, 2020

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 184.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately November 1, 2020, the Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 184.0, Lower Chain of Rocks Canal entrance. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after passing arrangements have been made.

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 50 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 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Continuing until October 29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock staff.
MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation.

 

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

Page contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc..... Click here and check it out

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,477 members as of 11-03-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

 

 

 

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

 

Missouri River Forecast

The Missouri River Is At Low Risk Of Flooding, But Snow Has Just Begun..........

 

As far as spring flooding is concerned, the Missouri River watershed is heading into winter in the best shape it has been in recent years.  This is because drought conditions have settled into most portions of the U.S..

 

The Upper Missouri River Watershed is undergoing the most intense and widespread drought since 2012.  The drought and the lingering damage from the 2019 floods were on the minds of several people participating in a virtual public meeting about the Management of the Missouri River.

 

During the meeting, Montana farmers raised concerns about access to water for irrigation, while barge operators and other interests in Missouri were looking for better predictability and an idea of how much the river would drop after the Corps reduces releases from the upstream reservoirs........

 

Click here to read this news article from omaha.com.  With Photo and Video


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

November 5-8 & 12-15, 2020

World Wide Marine Training

November Classes at New Classroom in Chesterfield, Mo

Reprinted form World Wide Marine Training Facebook... click here

 

November 9, 2020

Kaskaskia River Near Red Bud, Illinois

Regional Port District Will Be Featured On TV........

 

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District was featured on an episode of World's Greatest TV Show on November 2nd.  The show will air again on November 9th.  The episode focuses on three of the tenants of the port district, Gateway FS, The Metal Works and Southern Illinois Transfer CO.

 

The Kaskaskia Regional Port District ranks tenth largest inland port in the nation, as they handle more than 1.5 million tons of goods along the Kaskaskia River. 

 

Through the use of aerial photography, drone photography in a warehouse and GoPro cameras mounted on the bucket of an excavator unloading a barge, viewers will get an up-close look at the port's activities........

 

Click here to read this news story from riverbender.com. 

 

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Google maps

 

 

Click here........ Port Charles Harbor website

Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

Alton Motor Boat Club Update

Piasa Creek of the Mississippi River at Godfrey, IL.......

 

Reprinted from Alton Motor Boat Club Facebook... click here

 

Upcoming Event.....Saturday, November 7, 2020

Pumpkin Chunkin Contest

Two Rivers Marina

Pool 24  of the Mississippi River a Louisiana, Mo.......

 

Reprinted from Two Rivers marina Facebook... click here

 

Boat Show News

FLIBS 2020 Was Less Strange Than Predicted........

 

Since the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has caused the cancellation of virtually every boat show this year, no one knew what to expect from this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

 

Some predicted a bust for this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, several boat builders abstained altogether.  Other boat manufacturers stepped up and charged forward.

 

Viking Yachts lead the way, as they had the largest display at the FLIBS.  There were nine Vikings on display and an additional three of their Valhalla Boatworks center consoles on display.......

 

Click here to read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photo.

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

The St. Louis Aquarium

Our Aquarium Was Featured In An Indian Newspaper........

 

The St. Louis Aquarium, which had opened in December, was recently the subject of a short news article in the Hindustan Times.  More specifically, the article was about the aquarium's fish scanner.

 

The scanner helps educate and entertain visitors about marine life.  Visitors may color a drawing of a specific fish, and then set it under the scanner, which allows the fish picture to "swim" on a virtual screen.

 

The article notes that the scanner was a hit on a Reddit thread, garnering 48,200 upvotes and close to 600 comments.  One commenter said that it was one of the coolest machines (they'd) ever seen........

 

Click here to read this news story from stltoday.com.  With Photo.

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

River History....

 


Nov 3, 1992 in River History


Missouri voters approved the referendum to allow riverboat gambling on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
The first boats had to cruise the rivers and gambling was only allowed while cruising. In 2000 the law was changed to allow continuous boarding, and cruising was no longer required.

 

Ohio River Management

Plans For Ohio River Include Clean Water, Jobs and Fun........

 

The Ohio River Basin Alliance recently released a plan for the Ohio River Basin which guarantees to protect, restore and bring in new funding to the 15-state watershed.

 

The ORBA released what they refer to as a sweeping strategy, which takes on environmental threats and economic needs across the basin's 25 plus million residents.

 

The group was formed back in 2009, as the Ohio River wasn't receiving federal funding like the Great Lakes and other major watersheds.  The alliance is made up from local, state and federal agencies, as well as industry and universities........

 

Click here to read more from alleghenyfront.org.  With Photo and Audio.

 

List Your Boat

on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $50.00

From "Now" until "May 2021" 

One month listing on the front page in the featured Classified Section

Six months on the Classified Page.  

 

e-mail your info along with 6 pictures (max) to riverbill@prodigy.net.

 

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page

 

What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

10-24-20

This is the menu for our Alton location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility doesn’t!.. click here

 

 

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

10-29-20

We are still going

The store is available

We have fuel

No Pump outs



KAREN AND THE CREW
 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

10-27-20

We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING OF 2021

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Save the Date

Con Trios Christmas party

December 5th

 

 

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 mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

Nov 02, 2020

*This weeks soup*
**Hamburger Stew &
**Polish Sausage/Cabbage

 

$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close

 

Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm

click here for more information

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

10-29-20

The Arrrr Bar is still Open

for your business

 

We have pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures
 

 


Closed For The Season


 

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Oct 27 thru Nov 10... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Open:

Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

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

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


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

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

St. Charles Jaycees

Brews & Bags Corn Hole Tournament

At Riviera Too

click here for more info

 

Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer
Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

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

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the Services Tab.

 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20

This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on hgher ground !

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

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 Open
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina Closed
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

 

MONDAY

02 NOVEMBER 2020

 

 

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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

at Grafton, IL

 

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Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Robyn McPherson

 

Beautiful But Cold Yesterday

 

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

 

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING OF 2021


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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300      Boathouse Office:636.250.3800

 

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Grafton Harbor.... 618-786-PORT (7678)

 

First Mate is a boat brokerage located on the beautiful upper Mississippi.

We sell boats and will find you the perfect boat!

 

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Yesteryear's Picture of the Day

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Lady of the Rivers

At Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

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The Picture of the Day in 2010  ..... were sent to us by Kim Durrett

 

 

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Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

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Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED October 28, 2020

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 200.5 - L/D CLOSURE

Continuing until November 9, 2020, the Mel Price L/D 26 (auxiliary chamber) in the vicinity of Mile 200.5, is closed to navigation for repair. The main chamber is available to pass traffic, during this closure. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 200.5 - L/D RESTRICTION
The bullnose protection armor, for the lower long wall of the Mel Price L/D (main chamber) is experiencing deterioration. Continuing until further notice, all tows transiting the main lock are requested to stay off the lower long wall bullnose. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

MILE 184.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until approximately November 1, 2020, the Dredge POTTER will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 184.0, Lower Chain of Rocks Canal entrance. Work will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The floating plant will consist of the Dredge POTTER, tender boats, small boats, barges and pipeline. Dredged material will be transported via pontoon or self-floating pipeline that may cross the channel, for placement outside of the navigation channel. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at
their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution, after passing arrangements have been made.

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 50 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 271.5 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES
Continuing until October 29, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., each day, the Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5, will be closed to navigation. In addition, a 70-foot width restriction will be in place and the lock will not be able to pull cuts in either direction. Mariners are requested not to tie up to the guidewalls during this time, unless directed by lock staff.
MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation.

 

Click here  for the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report

 on the Navigation Center Website

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It's a group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc.  Stay in touch with other boaters all year long.  Invite your Boating Friends. 

We have 7,475 members as of 11-02-20....... Click here and check it out. 

 

River Gear For Sale............

 

Click here to buy your River T-shirts and Accessories on-line..

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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

 

Illinois Waterway Reopen.......

 

Reprinted from the Waterways Journal Facebook... click here


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

Click here to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for "all" incident reports    

 

Missouri River Management

The Missouri River Basin Shifting To Dry, Corps Hosting Meetings........

 

The extreme change in weather across the north-central portions of the United States means drought, not concerns about flooding is the current situation facing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

 

Currently, the Corps is debating how much water to release from the upstream reservoirs.  They are not discharging extra water over fears of overfull reservoirs, but rather to keep the Lower Missouri River navigable for commercial traffic.

 

On Monday, the Corps will be accepting public comment on this year's management of the Upper Missouri River reservoirs.  THe meetings will be held virtually in the form of webinars at 1:30 pm and 6 pm........

 

Click here to read this news report from omaha.com.  With Video

 

 

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Click here......Port Charles Harbor Facebook

 

River Shipping

COVID-19, Hurricanes Reduce Barge Revenues........

 

According to the Kirby Corporation, a reduction in demand from the continuing COVID-19 restrictions, combined with hurricanes has reduced the barge utilization rates and lower inland revenues by 22 percent.

 

Kirby's president and CEO, David Grzebinski says that he believes that the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 outbreak has bottomed out, the ongoing uncertainty will keep barge revenues flat into 2021.

 

Grzebinski says that even though the general economic activity was improved slightly and an increase in profitability was realized in the distribution and services segment, the marine transportation businesses saw lower volumes and barge utilization.........

 

Click here to read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net. 

 

 

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Mark Twain Lake

Corps Sets Waterfowl Refuge Boundaries........

 

During the waterfowl season, the U.S> Army Corps of Engineers manages a waterfowl refuge on the Elk Fork and Middle Fork branches of Mark Twain Lake.  The refuge offers around 3,000 acres of habitat for migrating waterfowl to rest and feed before continuing south to their winter homes.

 

The waterfowl refuge will be closed from November 7, 2020 through January 5, 2021.  There will be signage and lake buoys indicating the prohibition of all boat traffic and waterfowl hunting.  Land-based activities such as shoreline fishing, bird watching and in-season hunting will be allowed.

 

Hunters are also advised that there are other no-hunting zones set aside in various other places around the lake, including in Mark Twain State Park.  The no-hunting zones protect visitors that are hiking, camping and fishing during the hunting season........

 

Click here to read this news report from hannibal.net.

 

 

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River History....

 


02 November 2010 in River History

 
The Admiral went up for sale on e-bay with a suggeted price tag of $1.5 Million

 

Flood Protection

Wetlands Instead of Levees.......

 

Reprinted from 1 Mississippi Facebook... click here

Boat Show News

Over 20 New Models Debut During FLIBS........

 

On Wednesday, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened to visitors, albeit with safety precautions in place to prevent COVID-19 infections.  While there were fewer attendees and fewer boats on display, there were plenty of new and updated models introduced........

 

Click here to read more from tradeonlytoday.com.  With Photos.

 

Winterizing ........

 

Top 10 States For Winterizing Claims
1. Texas
2. New York
3. New Jersey (tie)
3. Maryland (tie)
5. Virginia
6. Mississippi
7. Georgia
8. North Carolina
9. Washington
10. South Carolina

 

Click here to read a BoatUS story on winterizing

 

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What's Going On This Week

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

 

 

10-24-20

This is the menu for our Alton location however Alton has steaks and Grafton facility doesn’t!.. click here

 

 

 

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

10-29-20

We are still going

The store is available

We have fuel

No Pump outs



KAREN AND THE CREW
 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

10-27-20

We are going to continue to follow the guidelines that we have been doing the entire time, we will offer dining, curbside, contact free online ordering or CARRYOUT whichever the customer is most COMFORTABLE doing. We will be OPEN for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Thank you

 

Dining, Curbside & CARRYOUT
CONTACT FREE Order Online Curbside Pickup
OPEN For LUNCH & DINNER WED- SUN!
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
 1. Click the link
 2. Order your food how you want it, pay online
 3. Park in Curbside & Call Restaurant when you arrive

 

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

SEE YOU IN THE SPRING OF 2021

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800

Website.... N/A
Email...... Boathouseontheriver@gmail.com
 

Upcoming Events.. click here

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

 

The Golden Eagle Ferry is open with regular operating hours of Monday-Thursday 5am to 9pm, Friday -Saturday 5am to 2am and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Save the Date

Con Trios Christmas party

December 5th

 

 

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 mm22

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

$1.50 cans every Friday from 9pm-close

 

Sat...Nov 7...Halloween Party..8pm

click here for more information

 

1530 Highway J
Portage Des Sioux, Missouri 63373
(636) 899-1139

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

10-29-20

The Arrrr Bar is still Open

for your business

 

We have pontoon boat rentals available
2 hours: $195
4 hours: $295
8 hours: $488
Includes gas and tax!!
Call: 618-786-7678

Grafton Harbor

Grafton Harbor River Adventures

Fall Foliage Sunset Cruises
4:15-6:15pm, Oct. 17 & 24 • $29/person,
4-6pm November 7 * $29/person


We have Covid guidelines in place.
Please arrive 30 minutes early for all cruises.
23 passengers will be allowed on the lower level and 26 passengers will be allowed on the upper level. Temperatures will be taken and questions will be asked before everyone enters the boat. Social distancing guidelines will incur.

 

Click here for 2020 cruise schedule

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Oct 27 thru Nov 10... click here

 

 

 

 

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Grafton Oyster Bar

Grafton Harbor

 

Open:

Tuesday - Thursday 11am-9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am-til the last customer leaves

 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Gated Entry and Video Security

 

 

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

10-01-20

Don't get caught off-guard by the freezing temps this fall! Contact our service department for pricing on shrinkwrap and winterization packages

 

 

Welcome to Lewis Boats! We are a family owned and operated company that was established in 1993. Our focus is on building relationships by providing the best in products and services.


We have a CSI Award-winning service and parts department with over 175 years of combined experience in the marine industry to take care of all of your parts and service needs. We service Mercury, Mercruiser, Yamaha, Volvo Penta, and Honda Outboards.
We offer Barletta Boats, Sylvan Marine, Cypress Cay, and Crestliner pontoon boats, Phoenix bass boats, Crestliner aluminum fishing boats, Monterey sport boats, and Mercury, Mercruiser, and Yamaha outboard and sterndrives.


Whether you are looking for an aluminum fishing boat, performance pontoon, tournament ready fiberglass bass boat, or a crossover ski boat/ bowrider, our sales consultants will help you find the perfect boat for your family’s wants and needs.


It's no wonder we have been regarded as one of the largest and most trusted dealers in Missouri for more than 20 years. Come meet our dedicated boating staff and allow them to find the right boat or service for your family's needs.


We are conveniently located in between the Missouri Riverfront and Lake Saint Louis. Family owned and operated since 1993. Come in today and check us out!
As we like to say, you are not just buying a boat or getting service but becoming a member of the Lewis Boats Family!

 

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

2020 Slip Rates

Click here

 

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

 

Closed for the season

See you in 2021 !


 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


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

 

Sat.. Nov 7, 2020

St. Charles Jaycees

Brews & Bags Corn Hole Tournament

At Riviera Too

click here for more info

 

Best ICE in town!
Cold Beer
Great Wine Selection!
Yummy Pizza and Subs! ....Tell your friends!

 

Patio Open Thu - Sat.. 5-10pm

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

 

Effective Nov. 2, 2020

Winter Hours

Tuesday - Friday...... 9am - 5pm

Saturday................. 9am - 1pm

Sunday & Monday... Closed

 

 

3080 N. Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo 63301   636 947-0106

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

 

For pricing for the 2020 Winterization season, go to the Services Tab.

 

Check out Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page.... click here

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

October 9, 2020

The mouth of the harbor is back open

 

October 09, 2020

WILL BE PUMPING FUEL TOMORROW.
Gas dock opens at 8:30.

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

10-31-20

This will be the last weekend for water on the docks and the pump out. Enjoy the sunshine

 

Yacht Club was tore down due to flood damage.

Rebuilding on hgher ground !

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

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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 Open
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Closed for the season
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Driftwood Crab Shack @ Longshot Marina Closed
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Closed for remodeling
Mike's LaRosa@ Longshot Marina Closed for the season
Yacht Club of St. Louis..................... Being rebuilt in new location

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