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~~~~~~ RiverBills Archives~~~~~~
MAY 202
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05-01-2023 - 05-10-2023

 

A WEBSITE FOR THE  BOATING COMMUNITY 

OF THE 

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, MERAMEC AND KASKASKIA RIVERS

 

WEDNESDAY

10 May 2023

 

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

Illinois River at Peoria Illinois

 

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Margo Vossenkemper, The Canvas Lady
 

The Peoria Lock and Dam

on the Illinois River at Creve Coeur, IL

 

The Peoria Lock and Dam is located four miles downstream of Peoria, Illinois. It sits 157.7 miles above the confluence of the Illinois River with the Mississippi river at Grafton, Illinois. 

Peoria is one of only two wicket dams on the Illinois Waterway. During high flows, the wickets are lowered and open river conditions prevail. The lock is used only during low and moderate river flows when the wicket dams are raised to maintain the nine-foot navigation depth.

Below is a photo of the  Peoria Lock ad Dam at normal river levels. The tow is traveling over the pickets.

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

Photo courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers

 

Weekend Plans
Thursday Anthony Russo @6:30
Friday TBA
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Big Blaze Station @7
Sunday Mothers Day Roses and Mimosas
Sugar Ray Charles Band @2

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

 

Catch of the Day

Missouri River

So this happened......

 

Nice Catch

 

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Looks like this cat is smiling

 

That's because he knows

Dale is going to throw him back !

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture on this  Day in 2018 ....  was sent to us by Capt'n Dale Williams
 

Dale and his crew return all fish over 30 pounds
back to the river !

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Mississippi Speed Record Has Launched

The Clock is Running......

 

Reposted from The Mississippi Speed Record Facebook.. click here

 

The Mississippi Speed Record Team has launched !

Goal...
Break the record time paddling down the Mississippi River, Source to Sea

RiverBill says.... Good Luck and Safe Travels !

 

Good News

Mississippi River at Grafton, IL is close to a crest......

 

Mississippi River at Grafton, IL gage at 5:55 this morning

Click here for latest information

 

 

  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 May 3, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



.

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 10 - May 24, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

May 5, 14 & 29, 2023

Miss Augusta May Events.

Missouri River at Augusta, Mo.....

 

Friday, May 5           Sunday, May 14            Monday, May 29

 

Reposted from Miss Augusta E-mailing 

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis Police To Boost Officer Presence Along The Riverfront........

 

The St. Louis Police Department has announced plans to have extra officers posted along the St. Louis riverfront this weekend following reports of large unruly crowds blocking traffic last Saturday evening.

 

Reportedly, about 150 passengers disembarking from a riverboat cruise Saturday night encountered a large crowd blocking Lenore K. Sullivan Boulevard.  The passengers were allegedly prevented from leaving the riverfront for more than an hour as the crowd of up to 400 people fired guns in the air and did doughnuts with cars and motorcycles.

 

The St. Louis Police Department reports that officers eventually arrived on scene and cleared a number of cars from Lenore K. Sullivan Boulevard.  They added that extra Police will be working to provide security for the riverfront this weekend........

 

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

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,518 members as of  05-10-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

 

River History....


10 May 2003 in River History

Clark Eid and Bob Bradford launched their specially designed Kruger racing canoe in the still waters of a northern Minnesotan lake and started their trip down the Mississippi River in an attempt to break the existing World Record. They arrived 2,348 miles later at the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, May 28, at 10:51 AM. They paddled the entire length of the Mississippi River with no time outs or breaks ! Time....18 days, 4 hours, 51 minutes

They shattered the previous records set in 1984 and 1989 by over 5 days !

Source: https://www.beyondthefinish.org/2003-challenge.html

 

Website..click here     Email.. click here     Facebook...click here

 

Map..click here

 

 

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

 

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

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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $65.00

From "Now" until "October 2023" 

One month listing on the front page in the Featured Classifieds Section

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

Washington DC

Boating Legislation

American Boating Congress 2023 Had A Strong Start........

 

The National Marine Manufacturers Association American Boating Congress began on Monday, May 8th and Full programming began on Tuesday.  The NMMA and it's partners welcomed over 250 recreational boating and fishing stakeholders to this year's ABC.

 

On Wednesday, attendees will be meeting with members of Congress and their staff to advocate in-person on behalf of the recreational boating industry and push their policy priorities forward.

 

Wednesday's agenda will focus on briefing the Congressional Boating Caucus on marine fuels and innovative technologies such as sustainable marine fuels, hybrid-electric propulsion, advanced hull designs, electric marine technologies and energy management systems........

 

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

 

Ohio River At Paducah, Kentucky

Paducah Commissioners Approve New Fire Boat Grant Application........

 

The Paducah Board of Commissioners recently approved an application for a Department of Homeland Security Port Security Grant that would be used for the purchase of a fire boat.

 

The grant request is for $543,750, which would need to be combined with a 25 percent local match of $181,250 for a project total of $725,000.  The fire boat would be used by the Paducah Fire Department to respond to water-based emergencies.

 

The Fiscal Year 2023 Port Security Grant Program provides funding to state, local and private sector maritime partners in support of increased port-wide risk management and to protect crucial surface transportation infrastructure from terrorism, major disasters and other emergencies........

 

Click here to read this news article from kfvs12.com.  With Photo.

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What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Weekend Plans
Thursday Anthony Russo @6:30
Friday TBA
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Big Blaze Station @7
Sunday Mothers Day Roses and Mimosas
Sugar Ray Charles Band @2

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Sat, June 3, 2023..Champagne Brunch.. click here

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

This weekend at Fastjax Grocery
Harry Fry friday evening 7-10 pm and Jacob Thomas Houlihan Saturday 7-10 pm. Both will be great music to listen to and enjoy some nice cold beverages. Emily will be behind the bar Friday and Saturday evening come
by and say hello!
Saturday morning 9-12
Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit with Vodka, and Screwdrivers and grab some breakfast…..Cornbeef Hash, Biscuits and Gravy, and Bacon/egg/ and Cheese Sandwich are available:)

 

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 10 - May 24, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 OPEN !

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Tuesday, May 9 the Pub patio will be open for Taco Tuesday with Steve Mellas and Jackie playing live music from 430 till 830… Weather permitting

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

TUESDAY

09 May 2023

 

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Kinder's Update

click pic to enlarge

 

The "Featured Photo" of the Day..... was posted by Capt'n John Ohlendorf on Monday!
 

Starting to shape up.

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi

The Boathouse 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day..... is from the Boathouse Food and Deck webcam

 

Dardenne Slough looked pretty much debris free Monday afternoon compared to Sunday.....  And we got a bonus shot of Richard Luttrell and Magnum out on a little river bank walk!

 

 

Go to www.RiverWebCams.com for the last 10 pictures from the above camera!

 

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

 

A Beautiful Day At Hoppie's Marina

2018

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture on this  Day in 2019 ....  were sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo.

 

Hi RiverBill!
It was a beautiful day at Hoppie's Marina!  Hoppie was working on the barge while the folks from the Mimi rested up from their trip. See you on the river!
Claudia Burris
Hoppies Marina Correspondent

 

 

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RiverBill says.... MIMI is a 1977, 138 foot  Motor Yacht. She is owned by Stanley Hubbard of Hubbard Broadcasting. Hubbard Broadcasting owns TV and radio stations nation wide including KSHE 95, 106.5 The Arch, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 New Country, 101ESPN

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Mississippi Speed Record

Ice on Lake Winnibigoshish ........

 

Click pic to play video

 

The Mississippi Speed Record Team is watching the ice on Lake Winnibigoshish in Minnesota.  The lake is about a 20 hour paddle from the headwaters of the Mississippi River.....

Reposted from Mississippi Speed Record Facebook.. click here

 

Mississippi Speed Record

Possible Wednesday Morning Launch......

 

Reposted from The Mississippi Speed Record Facebook.. click here

 

Good News

Mississippi River at Winfield, Mo Has Crested......

 

 

Mississippi River at Winfield, Mo

Lock and Dam 25

RiverMile 241.4

Click here for latest information

 

 

  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 May 3, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



.

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Help Wanted

Grafton Harbor

Grafton, IL......

 

 

Reposted from Joe jan DeSherlia Facebook.. click here

 

Help Wanted

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

Grafton, IL......

 

Reposted from 3rd ChuteFacebook.. click here

 

Friday, 12 May 2023

Riviera Too Patio Opens......

 

Reposted from The RT  Liquor Facebook.. click here

 

 

Camp DuBois

 

 

Mississippi River At Hartford, Illinois

Lewis & Clark Departure Celebration This Weekend........

 

This weekend, history will come to life at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford, Illinois during the celebration of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's departure from Camp DuBois.  This year's celebration will feature a highly sought-after Thomas Jefferson re-enactor.

 

The Corps of Discovery expedition had camped near present day Hartford, Illinois over the winter of 1803 before beginning their two year expedition in May of 1804.

 

This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, from 10 am to 4 pm, re-enactors, historic artisans and others will be celebrating the launch of the journey with demonstrations including artillery, muskets, candle making, cooking, fiber arts and other period craft........

 

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

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri

Great Rivers Greenway Eyeing More Riverfront Development........

 

After decades of planning, the $3.7 million Katherine Ward Burg Garden riverfront park has opened, marking the completion of the first of several waterfront projects planned for the future.

 

The Katherine Ward Burg Garden located along the north side the Eads Bridge near the Gateway Arch Grounds was officially opened late last month. The park has a riverfront view thanks to the Great Rivers Greenways's $700,000 demolition in December of the riverfront parking garage located at 701 - 713 Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard.

 

The riverfront garage had been flooded so often, that it had become unusable.  It was torn down to create more public gathering space and riverfront views along that section of the Mississippi River........

 

Click here to read more from ksdk.com.  With Photo

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,515 members as of  05-09-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

River History....


May 9, 1895 in River History


The little critters in the St. Louis drinking water this time were identified as a type of miniature crab. The Health Commissioner said that seeing them was actually a good thing. The water used to be so muddy that people couldn’t see the critters.
 

Source: St. Charles history, Just for fun.

 

Website..click here     Email.. click here     Facebook...click here

 

Map..click here

 

 

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

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $65.00

From "Now" until "October 2023" 

One month listing on the front page in the Featured Classifieds Section

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

Boating Legislation

American Boating Congress Opened Monday........

 

On Monday, the American Boating Congress opened with a National Marine Manufacturers Association Product Showcase, followed by an opening reception featuring remarks by NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TENN.).

 

The NMMA says that on Tuesday, the first full day of the ABC, will include breakfast and Hugelmeyer's state of the industry address, followed by keynote speaker Jonathan Martin, Politico's politics bureau chief.

 

The NMMA will also be presenting the annual BoatPAC Champion award, after which Jessica Wahl Turner, president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable will speak on how the organization is heading up efforts to promote the growth of outdoor recreation........

 

Click here to read more from tradeonlytoday.com 

Deer Creek Near Brentwood, Missouri

Mo. Officials Reviewing Creek Clean-up After Demolition Caused Pollution........

 

Missouri state regulators are examining Brentwood's clean-up along Deer Creek and the River Des Peres following a bridge demolition last month that released some 70 cubic yards of construction grade polystyrene foam into the water.

 

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources cited Brentwood for violating the Missouri Clean Water Law and is expected to release a ruling soon on the city's response, including requirements that the city provides a plan to prevent future incidents and meet regulations on debris, erosion and sediment control when working along the creek.

 

This scrutiny comes on the heels of a Brentwood contractor's demolition of the Breckenridge Industrial Court Bridge on March 2nd released construction-grade polystyrene foam into Deer Creek.  The demolition was part of the "Brentwood Bound" project to mitigate future flooding of Deer Creek, which empties into the River Des Peres and eventually, the Mississippi River........

 

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

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Mississippi River At West Alton, Missouri

A Family Makes Memories On The Mississippi River........

 

While Trolling The Internet....  We reeled in a photo shot by John Badman with The Telegraph, showing a family enjoying a fishing trip along the Mississippi River at the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area in West Alton, Missouri....

 

Click here to check out this photo from thetelegraph.com.

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What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Rivers up but all good here
Weekend plans. This roller coaster ride of weather, but here goes. We have no idea where we will be inside or Tiki deck.

 
Thursday open @11 Anthony Russo starts Thursdays on May 11.
Friday cinco de mayo
Shrimp Tacos, Beef Tacos, loaded Nachos. Margaritas Shangra-la @7
Saturday KAPOW Party @7
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos @2
See you soon

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Sat, June 3, 2023..Champagne Brunch.. click here

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 3 - May 17, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 OPEN !

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Tuesday, May 9 the Pub patio will be open for Taco Tuesday with Steve Mellas and Jackie playing live music from 430 till 830… Weather permitting

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

MONDAY

08 May 2023

 

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

Pool 26 of the Mississippi

The Boathouse 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Mary Tiemann

 

Just small things coming down the river.  lol

Be cautious folks

Mary
 

Jan
Grafton Harbor

 

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

2019 Flood

Photos From Rooftop Garden/Deck Riverbender.com Community Center

Alton, IL

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture on this  Day in 2019 ....  were sent to us by Capt'n Michael Hentrich

 

Not sure if you are flooded with flood pics but here are a couple more! Taken from the rooftop garden/deck of the Riverbender.com community center in Alton while on break from manning the pumps and shop vacs. If there has to be a flood I wish we could all sit on the roof and just watch it go by……….

Thanks,
Mike

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Mississippi River Flood Outlook

Flood Warnings Have Been Extended........

 

The National Weather Service recently extended their flood warnings for the Mississippi River in Missouri and Illinois.  The flood warnings are for the Mississippi River at Grafton, LaGrange, Quincy, Winfield, Saverton, Canton, Louisiana, Clarksville and Hannibal.

 

Moderate flooding is currently occurring along this section of the Mississippi River and additional flooding is in the forecast, especially at Winfield, Missouri region.

 

As of 10:30 pm Saturday night, the river was at 30.2 feet.  The Golden Eagle Ferry will likely close and Lakeshore Drive in northern St. Charles County will become impassible........

 

Click here to read this news report frmo advantagenews.com.

 

 

  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 May 3, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Help Wanted

St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers

Student Trainee Position......

Reposted from St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook.. click here

 

May 2023, Various Dates

World Wide Marine Training

2023 Midwest Class Schedule .....

 

 

Reprinted from Midwest Marine Training.. click here

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events  June 14th, 2023

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

The Celebration Belle Will Offer Special 1 Day Cruise........

 

The Moline, Illinois-based Celebration Belle plans to stop in the Riverbend on June 14th and will be offering a special one-day roundtrip cruise between Alton and St. Louis.

 

The family owned Celebration Belle is making a three night trip from Moline, Illinois to Alton and will make stops in Burlington, Iowa, Hannibal, Missouri and Grafton.

 

The one-day Alton-St. Louis cruise will board at 9:30 am on June 14th, and will depart at 10 am.  The riverboat will return to Alton at 6 pm.  The cruise will include a hot lunch buffet, a prime rib dinner, live entertainment and a captain's narration........

 

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

Click here to visit the Celebration Belle website.

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,512 members as of  05-08-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

 

River History....


May 8, 1953 in River History

The $40 million Chain of Rocks Canal was dedicated. A flower-bedecked barge carrying Veiled Prophet Queen Sally Baker Shepley led a parade of 150 vessels. The canal bypassed the treacherous “Chain of Rocks” stretching across the river below the bridge that also bears that name.
 

Source: Vintage St. Louis & Route 66.
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Website..click here     Email.. click here     Facebook...click here

 

Map..click here

 

 

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

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $65.00

From "Now" until "October 2023" 

One month listing on the front page in the Featured Classifieds Section

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

Mississippi River Near Davenport, Iowa

Assessing The Flooding Effects In The Quad Cities........

 

Multiple parts of downtown Davenport, Iowa were shut down after floodwaters from the Mississippi River inundated the city.  Now, as the river recedes following it's crest, officials and residents are assessing the aftermath........

 

Click here to watch this news report from wqad.com. 

 

 

 

Rock River At Dixon, Illinois

A Look Back At The Truesdell Bridge Tragedy........

 

On May, 4, 1873, the Reverend J.H. Pratt began baptizing people in the swift current of the Rock River at Dixon, Illinois, with around 200 spectators lining the passenger walkway of the Truesdell Bridge.

 

Suddenly, the 4 year old bridge twisted, splintered and rolled over, dumping the onlookers and people crossing the bridge into the river below.  Forty six people died, and 56 others were injured.

 

The bridge did not just collapse and fall straight down, but rather it twisted over on top of the people, imprisoning them in an iron cage.  Four out of every 5 victims were women........

 

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

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What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Rivers up but all good here
Weekend plans. This roller coaster ride of weather, but here goes. We have no idea where we will be inside or Tiki deck.

 
Thursday open @11 Anthony Russo starts Thursdays on May 11.
Friday cinco de mayo
Shrimp Tacos, Beef Tacos, loaded Nachos. Margaritas Shangra-la @7
Saturday KAPOW Party @7
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos @2
See you soon

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Sat, June 3, 2023..Champagne Brunch.. click here

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 3 - May 17, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 OPEN !

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Tuesday, May 9 the Pub patio will be open for Taco Tuesday with Steve Mellas and Jackie playing live music from 430 till 830… Weather permitting

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

THE WEEKEND

 SATURDAY, SUNDAY..06, 07 May 2023

 

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

Pool 26 of the Mississippi

Sun Pic

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Jan DeSherlia

 

Thanks for catching this beautiful sunset Mac!
 

Jan
Grafton Harbor

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi

Sat Pic

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Jan DeSherlia

 

We are getting the pool ready!! Of course, the kids had to test it out! By the look on Quinn’s face, “IT IS COLD!”
Jan
Grafton Harbor

 

Rivers up but all good here
Weekend plans. This roller coaster ride of weather, but here goes. We have no idea where we will be inside or Tiki deck.

 
Thursday open @11 Anthony Russo starts Thursdays on May 11.
Friday cinco de mayo
Shrimp Tacos, Beef Tacos, loaded Nachos. Margaritas Shangra-la @7
Saturday KAPOW Party @7
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos @2
See you soon

 

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

Click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture on this  Day in 2020 .... was sent to us by Tom Hawkins and Sarah

 

Face on Rock bluffs on Illinois side by Winfield Dam

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

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Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Added Sunday

New Bar / Restaurant Opened in West Alton, Mo

The Grain Bin......

 

Photo courtesy The Grain Bin

 

 

The Grain Bin (Formerly 3rd Chute West) is having their soft opening.

  Hours 2-Midnight
 

 

14005 mo94, West Alton, MO, United States, Missouri

 

Reposted from the Grain Bin Facebook.. click here

 

 

Google Maps

 

Added Sunday

Help Wanted

World Wide Marine Training......

 

Reposted from World Wide marine Training Facebook.. click here

 

Added Sunday

Paddlecraft......

 

Reposted from US Coast Guard Auxiliary Facebook.. click here

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River Near Vicksburg, Mississippi

Feds Reveal Flood Plan For the Mississippi River Delta........

 

On Thursday, federal officials presented a proposal to help control flooding in the Mississippi Delta.  This announcement comes after months of work from governmental agencies and decades of delays amid disputes over possible environmental effects.

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says that the south Delta's Yazoo River backwater area has seen significant flooding for several years, including the damaging 2019 flood that lasted several months.

 

The Corps and the Environmental Protection Agency announced what they called the "preferred approach" to flood mitigation in the Yazoo Backwater area.  The proposal includes the installation and operation of pump stations, buy-out programs for at-risk homes, funds to help raise homes and funds to construct ring levees........

 

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

Belle Of  Louisville

Photo courtesy Kentucky Tourism

 

Added Sunday

Ohio River At Louisville, Kentucky

The Belle Of Louisville Wins The 2023 Great Steamboat Race........

 

On Wednesday, the 60th annual Great Steamboat Race returned to Louisville, Kentucky with three competitors, the Belle of Louisville, the Belle of Cincinnati, and the American Countess.

 

This year, the Belle of Louisville won the Greta Steamboat Race, winning the coveted Silver Antler award.  Matt Gibson, Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO says that the Great Steamboat Race is one of the oldest traditions on the Kentucky Derby schedule.

 

During last year's race, there was some controversy, as former Mayor Greg Fischer named the Belle of Louisville the winner, despite appearing to finish third.  The technicality was awarded as the Belle of Louisville was the only authentic steamboat to cross the finish line........

 

Click here to read this news story from wave3.com.  With Photo

 

Added Sunday

Upper Missouri River Basin

Rivers Running Higher Than Normal

April Runoff Raises Fort Peck Reservoir....

 

On Friday, the U.S.. Army Corps of Engineers reported that the spring runoff into the Fort Peck Reservoir along the Upper Missouri River Basin has raised it's elevation by 2.4 feet. 

 

This increase took approximately 443,000 acre-feet of water for the reservoir to rise that much.  An acre-foot is the amount of water required to cover one acre in one foot of water.

 

The Fort Peck Reservoir covers approximately 245,000 acres along the Missouri River in eastern Montana.  The runoff into Fort Peck Reservoir has provided water to all but the highest boat ramps........

 

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

 

Added Sunday

Boat Retailer

OneWater Marine Released Second Quarter Results........

 

OneWater Marine recently released their financial results for the second quarter of 2023.  The company posted record second-quarter revenues of $524 million, an 18.6 percent increase over last year's $442.1 million.

 

Service, parts and other revenue increased by 28 percent to $78 million, and same-store sales increased by 11 percent.  OneWater Marine CEO Austin Singleton said that the company delivered a 19 percent increase in sales during the second quarter, on top of a 34 percent increase during the prior year period.

 

For the three months ending on March 31, new boat revenues were up 22.5 percent to $355.3 million, up from last year's $290 million.  Pre-owned sales decreased by 6 percent to $75.4 million, down from $75,9 million during the previous year quarter........

 

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

 

OneWater Marine is dedicated to purchasing and operating top marine retail dealerships across North America. With an aggressive expansion strategy.  Cick here and check them out.

Mississippi River Near St. Louis, Missouri

This Weekend's Crest Should Not Be Of Concern For The Region........

 

According to local leaders and emergency management officials, the towns along the Mississippi River in the St. Louis region are not expected to see significant flooding even though the river is cresting and rain is forecasted for the weekend. 

 

The Mississippi River At Grafton is forecasted to crest at 20,4 feet in Saturday.  Even though this is considered to be minor flood stage by the National Weather Service, Grafton Mayor Michael Morrow says the river would have to rise to just under 24 feet to flood businesses near the river.

 

In Alton, the Mississippi River is expected to crest at 16.7 feet at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam.  Minor flood stage is at 21 feet.  Mary Kate Brown, deputy director of the Madison COunty Emergency Management Agency says that this is below average for this year, and should be in the clear as far as this crest is concerned........

 

Click here to read this news report from stlpublicradio.org.  With Photos.

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED May 3, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



.

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

Friday, May 12, 2023

The Loading Dock

National Tourism Week......

 

 

Join Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau and KMOV Great Day St. Louis in celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week at The Loading Dock in Grafton Friday, May 12! Doors open at 8 AM and the show starts at 9 AM. Great Day St. Louis will broadcast live from The Loading Dock and will highlight all of the adventures available in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois. Breakfast treats and coffee will be available and the public is invited to attend!

NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK 2023
401 E. Front St.
Grafton, Illinois 62037

Admission: Free to Public
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Reposted from  Great Rivers and Routes.. click here

 

May 2023, Various Dates

World Wide Marine Training

2023 Midwest Class Schedule .....

 

 

Reprinted from Midwest Marine Training.. click here

 

May Events

Riviera Too......

 

Reposted from Riviera Too Facebook.. click here

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Mississippi River Flooding

Historic Upper Mississippi River Crests Recorded........

 

The Upper Mississippi River above Mile Marker 343 remained closed to commercial and recreational traffic after flooding caused by rainfall and snowmelt pushed the river to it's highest levels since 2001.

 

According to the May 4th lock and dam status updates on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District website, 10 locks and dams are closed and four open, however, all barge traffic has halted north of Lock 20 at Canton, Missouri.  All Illinois River locks are open.

 

The National Weather Service reported that as of May 3rd, the Mississippi River had crested from Lake City, Minnesota to Lock and Dam NO.10 at Guttenberg, Iowa.  Major flood levels were reported from Dubuque, Iowa to Burlington........

 

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

 

Looking Up River

Lock 11 - 22 Status.....

 

For the latest info.. click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,506 members as of  05-06-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

 

River History....


May 6, 1879 in River History


The Montana Riverboat was completed in Pittsburg, PA and turned her wheel for the first time. On June 22, 1884 she hit the Old Wabash Railroad Bridge on the Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo and sank.
At low water her hull can still be spotted a bit upriver from the current 370 bridge.
.

 

Website..click here     Email.. click here     Facebook...click here

 

Map..click here

 

 

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

 

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

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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $65.00

From "Now" until "October 2023" 

One month listing on the front page in the Featured Classifieds Section

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

More Info

 

Upper Missouri River Basin

Missouri River Basin Improved By Spring Precipitation........

 

Runoff into the Upper Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa increased thanks to the late season snowpack and melting.  According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division, April's runoff was 159 percent of average for the region.

 

As of May 1, 2023, the 2023 runoff forecast above Sioux City, Iowa is 26.9 million acre feet of water.  On April 1st, the forecast was for 26.4 MAF. The annual average runoff is 25.7 MAF.

 

John Remus, Chief of the Corps' Missouri RIver Basin Water Management Division is forecasting that the runoff will improve further due to the late season plains and mountain snowfall now melting within the upper basin........

 

Click here to read this news tidbit from keloland.com.  With Photos and Graphs.

 

.

Boat Manufacturer

Malibu Reports Third Quarter Sales Increase........

 

Malibu Boats recently reported the results if their fiscal third quarter, during which they recorded record net sales of $375,1 million, which is an increase of 9 percent over the third quarter of 2022.

 

Unit volume for the quarter was 2,637 compared to 2,562 during 3Q22.  Net sales per unit were $142.3 million compared to $134.4 million during 3Q22.  The brand mix was Malibu/Axis 50.7 percent, saltwater fishing 27.2 percent, and Cobalt 22.1 percent.

 

Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 was $98.6 million, compared to $97.1 million during 3Q22.  Adjusted EBITDA was fairly static at $79.3 million in 2023 and $79.8 million in 2022........

 

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

.

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

Friday, May 5

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Rivers up but all good here
Weekend plans. This roller coaster ride of weather, but here goes. We have no idea where we will be inside or Tiki deck.

 
Thursday open @11 Anthony Russo starts Thursdays on May 11.
Friday cinco de mayo
Shrimp Tacos, Beef Tacos, loaded Nachos. Margaritas Shangra-la @7
Saturday KAPOW Party @7
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos @2
See you soon

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Sat, June 3, 2023..Champagne Brunch.. click here

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 3 - May 17, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 Opening Friday, April 14, 2023

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Saturday, May 6, the Briar Creek Band featuring Ernesto Cuevas will be playing on the Pub Patio from 2 to 6.
Tuesday, May 9 the Pub patio will be open for Taco Tuesday with Steve Mellas and Jackie playing live music from 430 till 830… Weather permitting

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

FRIDAY

 05 May 2023

 

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO

 

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

Pool 26 of the Mississippi

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Featured Photo of the Day..... was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Tina Bohrer

 

Beautiful Ladies

and

Yacht Club Sunset

 

Rivers up but all good here
Weekend plans. This roller coaster ride of weather, but here goes. We have no idea where we will be inside or Tiki deck.

 
Thursday open @11 Anthony Russo starts Thursdays on May 11.
Friday cinco de mayo
Shrimp Tacos, Beef Tacos, loaded Nachos. Margaritas Shangra-la @7
Saturday KAPOW Party @7
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos @2
See you soon

 

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

 

Kinder's

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

at Golden Eagle, IL

Click to pic to enlarge

 

The Picture on this  Day in 2019 ....  was sent to us by Jill Pikesley of the Kinder's Family.

The water is about 2 feet below the floor

of Kinder's Restaurant

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Upcoming Events  May 13, 2023

Mississippi River Near Alton, Illinois

Corps To Announce New Island Names........

 

On May 13, 2023, officials will be revealing the names of three newly created Mississippi River islands during a ceremony at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, Illinois.

 

The new islands are a portion of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program's Piasa and Eagles Nest Island Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project near Graft, between Upper Mississippi River Mile Markers 207.5 and 211.5.

 

There will be a special noon ceremony during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project Office's Recreation, Education and Conservation Fest, where the names of the three new islands will be revealed........

 

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

 

Missouri River Runoff..Update......

 

 

Reposted from US Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Facebook.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED May 3, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



.

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

Help Wanted

St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers......

 

Reposted from  St Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook.. click here

 

Upcoming Events

Saturday, 3 June, 2023

Con Trios Yacht Club Champagne Brunch

Yacht Club of St. Louis......

 

Reposted from Con Trios Yacht Club Facebook.. click here

 

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Launch Mississippi Speed Record

Headwaters of the Mississippi River......

 

Reposted from The Mississippi Speed Record Facebook.. click here

 

2296 miles down the Mississippi River as fast as humanly possible
We are a team of four: Scott Miller, Paul Cox, Wally Werderich and Judson Steinback, plus our back-up paddler, Joe Mann. We plan to launch our Guinness World Record attempt on May 7th (give or take a day or two) at the Mississippi headwaters at Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Handbook of Illinois Boat Laws and Responsibilites........

 

 

 

 

 

Reposted from Inside Illinois DNR... click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,505 members as of  05-05-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

 

 

River History....

 

05 May, 2011 in River History

 

Flood of 2011


The Bird's Point Levee was breached by the US Army Corps of Engineers to save Cairo, Illinois from the rising waters during the 2011 floods.

Bird's Point Levee is a "setback levee." It was built during 1927 -31 away from the river between Bird's Point and New Madrid, Missouri. It was constructed with a low spot to a height that allowed water to spill over the top during a catastrophic flood, filling over 130,000 acres of land and saving Cairo, Illinois from flooding. The low spot was designed to fail during such a flood, but it held up, so the US Army Corps had to blow it up.

The plan has been on the books since 1928 and this was the second time in the levee's history that the levee has been opened up.

Source; Southeast Missourian


Click here for more information on the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway from Wikipedia Encyclopedia
.

 

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Map..click here

 

 

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

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $65.00

From "Now" until "October 2023" 

One month listing on the front page in the Featured Classifieds Section

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

Mississippi River Cruising

American Queen Voyages Giving Away A 9 Day Cruise........

 

American Queen Voyages recently announced that they will be running the Taste of the Mississippi RIver Cruise sweepstakes in a partnership with America's Test Kitchen to give a traveler and a guest an opportunity to win a 9 day Mississippi River cruise.

 

The cruise will be aboard the American Queen steamboat and will depart from New Orleans on October 29th and will end in Memphis, Tennessee on November 6th.

 

THe winner and quest will also take a private cooking class with American Queen Voyages' culinary ambassador, chef Regina Charboneau.  The winner will receive a six month membership to the America's Test Kitchen Online Cooking School........

 

Click here to read more from usatoday.com.  With Video

.

Boating Safety

Discover Boating Introduces Boating Safety Videos........

 

This month, Discover Boating, powered by the MRAA and NMMA, has teamed up with Progressive Insurance to launch a new 'Boating Safety Basics' video series.

 

The Boating Safety Basics series will cover a wide variety of topics including watersports safety, carriage and capacity requirements, boat captain tips, safe celebrating on the water and passenger etiquette.

 

Discover Boating and Progressive strategically created short and long form videos that can be shared on social media.  Discover Boating will also be sharing the videos via email and on their website........

 

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

.

Lake Of The Ozarks

LOTO Harbor Hop Is This Weekend........

 

This weekend, the Spring Harbor Hop will be returning to the Lake of the Ozarks for it's 26 year with over 40 waterfront restaurants and marinas around the lake participating in the event.

 

The Spring Harbor Hop is a boating event where participants "hop" to and from waterfront restaurants and marinas drawing playing cards along the way with the goal of building a winning poker hand.

 

The Spring Harbor Hop will be held on Saturday, May 6th from 9 am to 7 pm.  Participants will must turn in their hands at the checkpoint where the 7th card was drawn.  There will be prizes for best and worst hands........

 

Click here to read more from lakeexpo.com.  With Photo.

.

Boating Safety

Discover Boating Introduces Boating Safety Videos........

 

This month, Discover Boating, powered by the MRAA and NMMA, has teamed up with Progressive Insurance to launch a new 'Boating Safety Basics' video series.

 

The Boating Safety Basics series will cover a wide variety of topics including watersports safety, carriage and capacity requirements, boat captain tips, safe celebrating on the water and passenger etiquette.

 

Discover Boating and Progressive strategically created short and long form videos that can be shared on social media.  Discover Boating will also be sharing the videos via email and on their website........

 

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

.

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Garmin Releases First Quarter Results........

 

The Garmin company posted consolidated revenues of $1.15 billion during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which is a 2 percent decrease compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022.

 

Garmin also announced that their gross margin for the quarter increased to 56/9 percent and their operating margin was 17.2 percent.  Operating income decreased 14 percent to $197 million compared to the first quarter of 2022.

 

Marine segment revenues increased by 10 percent during the first quarter, mainly due to the timing of spring promotions.  Gross and operating margins were 54 percent and 27 percent respectively, resulting in operating income of $72 million........

 

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

 

 

Click here and check out Garmin Marine

.

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

Friday, May 5

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Rivers up but all good here
Weekend plans. This roller coaster ride of weather, but here goes. We have no idea where we will be inside or Tiki deck.

 
Thursday open @11 Anthony Russo starts Thursdays on May 11.
Friday cinco de mayo
Shrimp Tacos, Beef Tacos, loaded Nachos. Margaritas Shangra-la @7
Saturday KAPOW Party @7
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos @2
See you soon

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Sat, June 3, 2023..Champagne Brunch.. click here

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 3 - May 17, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 Opening Friday, April 14, 2023

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Saturday, May 6, the Briar Creek Band featuring Ernesto Cuevas will be playing on the Pub Patio from 2 to 6.
Tuesday, May 9 the Pub patio will be open for Taco Tuesday with Steve Mellas and Jackie playing live music from 430 till 830… Weather permitting

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

THURSDAY

 04 May 2023

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

Pool 26 of the Mississippi

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Featured Photo of the Day..... was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Cynthia Kinder

 

New sign for Cedar Hill restaurant
I’ve been told they don’t open till end of month

 

Rivers up but all good here
Weekend plans. This roller coaster ride of weather, but here goes. We have no idea where we will be inside or Tiki deck.

 
Thursday open @11 Anthony Russo starts Thursdays on May 11.
Friday cinco de mayo
Shrimp Tacos, Beef Tacos, loaded Nachos. Margaritas Shangra-la @7
Saturday KAPOW Party @7
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos @2
See you soon

 

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

 

Jumping For Joy

Click to pic to enlarge

 

The Picture on this  Day in 2014 ....   was sent to us by John Love who hails out of the Duck Club Marina

 

Bill,
This is picture was taken across from Duck Club on island 521 of Jessica, Morgan and Paige jumping for joy because they where together at the beach for the first time this year.  
John Love,
Duck Club Marina

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

 

Corps Evaluating Remote Lock Operations........

 

During last month's Inland Waterways Users board meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa,. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers discussed remotely operating the river lock chambers. 

 

According to David Franz, the inland navigation program manager at Corps' Headquarters, proven technology exists already, as several other nations are remotely locking their inland waterways.

 

The Corps has been considering switching to remote lock operations for several years.  Franz says that the benefits of remote lockage include modernizing Corps-operated locks, increasing resiliency, promoting continuity of operations, the use of common components, increased safety and reduced operating costs........

 

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

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED May 3, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



.

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

Help Wanted

Longshot Tiki Bar......

 

Reposted from The Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook.. click here

 

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 3 - May 17, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Upcoming Events  Sunday, May 7, 2023

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Gumbo 2 Geaux Hosting Crawfish Boil At Flock & Food Truck Park........

 

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, Gumbo 2 Geaux will be hosting a long-anticipated crawfish boil at the Flock & Food Truck Park at 210 Ridge St. at Landmarks Boulevard in Alton.

 

The crawfish boil will start at 11 am and will run until Gumbo 2 Geaux is sold out.  Plates will cost $20 cash and will feature 2 pounds of crawfish and corn, smoked sausage, potatoes and vegetables.

 

Food will also be offered by the new Rollin' Dogs food truck, by the operators of Pig on a Wing in Jerseyville.  The event will also feature live music and New Orleans-inspired cocktails ........

 

Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com.

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois

Bayview Bridge To Turn Red For Fallen Firefighters........

 

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the Bayview Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Quincy, Illinois will be illuminated red in honor of Firefighters that have been lost in the line of duty.

 

The city of Quincy is joining the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to commemorate International Firefighters' Day May 4th by switching the Bayview Bridge's lights red.  The bridge lighting will remain red through National Firefighters Memorial Weekend, which ends on Sunday.

 

In the news release announcing the Light the Night event, the Quincy Fire Department offered their gratitude for the community's support and calls on everyone to "light up red" starting on May 4th........

 

Click here to read this news article from whig.com.  With Pho

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,505 members as of  05-04-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

River History....

 

 

May 4, 1819 in River History


Nineteen-year-old Henry Shaw arrived in St. Louis aboard the Mississippi steamboat Maid of Orleans. The immigrant from England brought with him a small stock of cutlery to make his fortune.
Shaw became such a successful importer-exporter and real estate investor that he was able to retire at age 40. In 1851, he visited the Royal Gardens and the gardens at the Duke of Devonshire’s estate in England. The visits inspired Shaw to construct his own garden at his estate, Tower Grove.
Source: St Louis Mo, History Made, Found and Recognized


 

 

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Map..click here

 

 

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

 

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

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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $65.00

From "Now" until "October 2023" 

One month listing on the front page in the Featured Classifieds Section

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

Boat Gear Manufacturer

Twin Disc Released Third Quarter Results........

 

Twin Disc, manufacturer of propulsion and related components recently released the results of their fiscal third quarter of 2023.  The company reported a 24 percent year-over-year increase in sales to $73.8 million, with an EBIDTA of $6.4 million.

 

Marine and propulsion systems sales accounted for $43.9 million, which is a 32.2 percent increase over the third quarter of fiscal 2022.  Gross profit increased by 8.9 percent to $19.3 million, compared to $17.7 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2022.

 

John H. Batten, president and CEO of Twin Disc said that they stayed flexible during the quarter, capitalizing on solid end-market demand to deliver a 24 percent increase in sales year-over-year........

 

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

 

Click here and check out Twin Disc website

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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer

Cummins Posts Record Setting 1Q23 Results........

 

Cummins recently reported that they had a record fist quarter of fiscal 2023.  First quarter revenues were $8.5 billion, with record net income of $790 million.  EBITDA for the first quarter was 16.1 percent of sales, with record diluted earnings per share of $5.55.

 

Jennifer Rumsey, president and CEO of Cummins stated that the company achieved record revenues, EBITDA and EPS during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 as demand for products staying strong across most key markets and regions.

 

Cummins does not separate marine-sourced revenue, however, in the engine segment, the company posted sales of $3 billion, an 8 percent increase over last year........

 

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

 

Click here and check out Cummins website

.

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

Friday, May 5

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Rivers up but all good here
Weekend plans. This roller coaster ride of weather, but here goes. We have no idea where we will be inside or Tiki deck.

 
Thursday open @11 Anthony Russo starts Thursdays on May 11.
Friday cinco de mayo
Shrimp Tacos, Beef Tacos, loaded Nachos. Margaritas Shangra-la @7
Saturday KAPOW Party @7
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos @2
See you soon

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 3 - May 17, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 Opening Friday, April 14, 2023

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Saturday, May 6, the Briar Creek Band featuring Ernesto Cuevas will be playing on the Pub Patio from 2 to 6.
Tuesday, May 9 the Pub patio will be open for Taco Tuesday with Steve Mellas and Jackie playing live music from 430 till 830… Weather permitting

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

WEDNESDAY

 03 May 2023

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

DEAL OF THE DAY

 

 

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

FREE

1984 47' Bluewater Motor Yacht

Call Pete Tully

636 250-3008

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS !!

Brad & John and Hanna

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

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

 

Hey Bill,

 

Wanted to share the impromptu retirement/ wedding celebration on Cool Guy Island!
 

Captain Brad Maher aka "The Mayor” retired from LCCC and John and Hanna just got hitched;)
 

Congrats to everyone!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Mike

 

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Jeff Easley

 

The Grafton Oyster Bar

 

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page

Click here and check it out...

 

Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
 

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Click to pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in 2021.... was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Josh Major.

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Mississippi Speed Record Update....

 

Reposted from Mississippi Speed Record Facebook.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED May 3, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



.

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

Mississippi River Flood Of 2023

Some River Communities Deal With Highest Floodwaters Seen In Decades........

 

Flooding along the Mississippi River occurs every year, this year, floodwaters are surging higher this year due to record snowpack across the Upper Midwest that has been followed by a rapid thaw.

 

Last fall, drought conditions caused the Mississippi River to whither away to historic lows, and so far this year, it is the opposite problem, river levels are rising to highs not seen in decades.

 

Currently, communities up and down the Mississippi River are inundated with water, reaching from St. Paul, Minnesota to just upstream of St. Louis, Missouri.  In eastern Iowa, dome streets appear to be part of the river.  Davenport's ball park is completely surrounded by water........

 

Click here to read this news article from pbs.org.  With Video

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Mississippi River Opinions

Federal Court Made Correct Decision On Bonnet Carre Spillway........

 

Late last month, a federal three-judge panel dismissed the claims of multiple coastal counties and cities in Mississippi, as well as fishing and recreational organizations, in regards to the opening of the Bonnet Carre' spillway for 123 days in 2019.

 

The lawsuit claimed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was required to perform an additional environmental impact studies taking into account damage to fisheries and other environmental damages. 

 

Since 2008, the Bonnet Carre' Spillway was opened seven times. including three consecutive years, from 2018 throuhj 2020 with an unprecedented dual separate openings during 2019.  There is no doubt that there has been serious damage to fisheries caused by the influx of fresh water has occurred, however, the damage is not permanent. 

 

Click here to read this op/ed piece from waterwaysjournal.net.

 

Mississippi River Near Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Bill Emerson Bridge Turning Green For Mental Health Month........

 

During the month of May, the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River between  Cape Girardeau, Missouri and East Cape Girardeau, Illinois, will be illuminated green as part of National Mental Health Awareness Month. 

 

On Monday, May 1, crews with Cotner Electric installed green filters on the bridge's lights.  Green is the color used in recognition of mental health struggles and treatment........

 

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

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,498 members as of  05-03-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

River History....

 

 

03 May, 2010 In River History

Renowned artist Rip Kastaris began a 60’ x 70’ mural on the building in Alton at 500 Place.
A person can see this mural as they come off the Clark Bridge


 

 

Website..click here     Email.. click here     Facebook...click here

 

Map..click here

 

 

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

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $65.00

From "Now" until "October 2023" 

One month listing on the front page in the Featured Classifieds Section

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            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 State Highway Patrol

News Release

 

May 2, 2023
EMPHASIS: May 20-26 Is National Safe Boating Week!

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to stress the importance of safe boating and make the public aware of National Safe Boating Week, which takes place May 20-26, 2023. National Safe Boating Week is purposefully scheduled just prior to Memorial Day weekend, which many people consider the kickoff to the boating season.

Boaters are encouraged to make time for a thorough inspection of their boat prior to taking it out on the water this boating season. Weather, time, and other elements may affect the readiness of your boat. The Patrol’s marine operations troopers are available to inspect the required equipment on your boat, at your request, to make sure you’re in compliance with state law. To help facilitate these inspections, marine operations troopers will be at the following locations on Saturday, May 20, 2023 (unless otherwise noted):

 

Click here to continue reading this article and for a list of inspection sites

.

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

Friday, May 5

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Apr 26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 Opening Friday, April 14, 2023

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Shooting for April 22
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

TUESDAY

 02 May 2023

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

2023 Blessing of the Fleet

 

The 2023 Blessing of the Fleet Committee

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The 2023 Blessing of the Fleet Committee met yesterday evening for the first time this year at the Longshot Saloon in Portage des Sioux and decided on this year's theme and the following dates:

 

 

2023 BLESSING OF THE FLEET

• Theme

Cartoon Characters

• Benefit for BOF at Yacht Club

Saturday, 29 July 2023

• Shrine Clean-up

Saturday, 5 August 2023

• Blessing of the Fleet Parade

Saturday, 19 August 2023

• BOF Awards at  Longshot Tiki Bar

Saturday, 19 August 2023

   

More information on times and locations to follow

Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
 

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

 

You Never Know What You Will See

On The River

Click to pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in 2015.... is one frame out of a video posted by Dawm Rowe on RiverBills Boaters Group

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Mississippi River Near Davenport, Iowa

Crested Monday........

 

After being on the rise for the past several weeks, the Mississippi River hit it's crest in portions of southwestern Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa over the weekend.  On Monday, it was cresting in Davenport and the Quad cities region by mid-day.

 

The Mississippi's crest was lower than the forecast, but was still high enough to put the region's flood defenses to the test and keep residents and officials on their toes.  Some of the cities have floodwalls, but Davenport relies on temporary sand filled barriers and lets the river flood into the riverfront parks.

 

This crest of the Mississippi River will likely end up in the top ten of all time in many places, but the National Weather Service says that the river levels will for the most part remain well below past records........

 

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

 

Good News

Locks Are Starting to Re-open......

 

Reposted from US Army Corps of Engineers, St Paul Facebook.. click here

 

Mississippi River Near Canton, Missouri

Corps Closes Lock & Dam No.20 Due To Flooding........

 

As the level of the Mississippi River has continued to rise, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has made the decision to close the river to commercial barge traffic. 

 

The lock and dam closures within the Corps' Rock Island District run from lock No.11 at Dubuque, Iowa through Lock No.20 at Canton, Missouri.  The Canton lock and dam was closed as of Monday morning, as the river level rose to 18 feet.

 

As of Monday afternoon, the Mississippi River at Canton is forecasted to drop below 18 feet, allowing for the reopening of the lock and dam, no later than Monday, May 8.......

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED April 26, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



.

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Apr 26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Lock Closures on the Illinois Waterway .....

 

Reposted from The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island Facebook.. click here

 

More Information

Consolidated Lock Closures on the Illinois Waterway .....

 

 

Reposted from The US Army Corps of Engineers..... click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,495 members as of  05-02-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

River History....


 

02 May 2011 in River History
 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers detonated explosives in the Birds Point levee in southeast Missouri, releasing water from the swollen Mississippi River into the Birds Point – New Madrid.
Blowing the levee diverted approximately 550,000 cubic feet per second from the Mississippi River and provided an estimated four to seven feet of river stage lowering in the vicinity of Cairo

 

Website..click here     Email.. click here     Facebook...click here

 

Map..click here

 

 

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

 

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

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From "Now" until "September 2023" 

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            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

Mississippi River Near Grafton, Illinois

A Bald Eagle Keeping An Eye On The Swollen Mississippi River........

 

While Trolling The Internet....  We reeled in a couple of photos shot by The Telegraph's John Badman showing a juvenile bald eagle taking flight from some driftwood he was perched on in the Mississippi River near Grafton....

 

Click here to check out these photos from thetelegraph.com. 

.

Lake Of The Ozarks

The Bagnell Dam Bridge Closing This Week........

 

According to a Facebook post by the City of Lake Ozark, the roadway atop the Bagnell Dam will be closed starting Tuesday, May 2, to allow Amren crews to perform a routine annual survey project.  The dam will reopen no later than Thursday, May 4th....

 

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

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

Major League Fishing Tourney This Weekend........

 

This weekend, Major League Fishing, the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, is slated to return to the Lake of the Ozarks for the MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Phoenix Stop 4 at Lake of the Ozarks from May 4 - 6, 2023. 

 

The Invitationals, presented by Mystik Lubricants, features a roster of 150 professional anglers who will compete for a top prize of up to $115,000 and an invitation to compete at REDCREST 2024, the Bass Pro Tour championship, for an opportunity to win up to $300,000. 

 

The winner of the tournament will be determined by the heaviest three-day cumulative weight and will receive an invitation to compete at REDCREST 2024.  The season-long Invitational Angler of the Year will also earn a spot in REDCREST 2024.........

 

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

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

Friday, May 5

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Apr 26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

May Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 Opening Friday, April 14, 2023

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

click here

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Shooting for April 22
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

Monday

 01 May 2023

National Water Safety Month... click here

American Wetlands Month... click here

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Aug 22, 2022

RiverBills T-Shirt Sighting

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

A RiverBills T-Shirt Sighting.....  was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Aggie Doe.

 

 

Another one from our vacation in Jamaica this year 2023

 

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page

Click here and check it out...

 

RiverBill says.. Looks like Kevin.  Thanks for taking RiverBills with you !

 

Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
 

 

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  

 

click here for Hakuna Matata Cruises

 

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

 

 

     Laura Stemm 618-779-2592

     Brad Rucker 618-946-3352

 

 Facebook              Website             Browse Our Inventory

 

 

Click here for Facebook         Click here for website

 

Alton Marina.... 618-462-9860

 

 Yesteryears Pic of the Day

 

Click to pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in 2015.... was sent to us by Capt'n Scott

 

The Cruiser

 " Willpower"


1953 Chris Craft Commander 42' x 12

Owned by Tom and Lou Lenkman

 Moored at a private dock UMR227.5 Dardenne Slough.

 

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo

Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Upper Mississippi River

Floodwaters Close Upper Mississippi River Locks........

 

High water levels within the Upper Mississippi River basin have prompted the closure of most of the river to commercial traffic, as 33 gauges from the Twin Cities down to Burlington, Iowa showed major flooding and another 32 gauges from Keokuk, Iowa through the Winfield Lock and Dam showed moderate flooding. 

 

American Commercial Barge Line stated that they have no boats engaged along the Upper Mississippi River above St. Louis due to flooding and lock closures.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District shut down several locks and dams to commercial and recreational traffic beginning April 23.  All of the closures are expected to remain in effect for up to 10 days.  Most locks above Quincy, Illinois are closed.

 

Mike Steenhoek, the executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition said that the lock closures at this time of the year will not only affect the delivery of any remaining soybeans or grain for the export market, but will also delay the northbound fertilizer shipments........

 

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

 

Mississippi River

Continues To Rise In Northwester Illinois And Southwestern Iowa........

 

Residents of towns lining the Mississippi River were warily watching the river as it's levels rose in northwestern Illinois and southwestern Iowa,  in anticipation of spring crests as the floodwaters slowly recede further north, revealing what has been damaged.

 

The National Weather Service says that the majority of the crests will likely end up in the top ten of all time, but will remain far below the records set by past floods.  Officials in many cities are hoping to keep the floodwaters at bay with sandbags and floodwalls, or confine it to low-lying parks lands.

 

The Mississippi River crested in the Dubuque region Saturday at 23.03 feet, well below the record of 25.7 feet.  Officials are grateful for the floodwall that the city built 5- years ago.  Dubuque civil engineer Deron Muehring says that without the floodwall, the city would have some big problems........

 

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

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

 

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED April 26, 2023

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

No Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area



.

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK

 

 

 

Reposted from Froges bar & grill Facebook...click here

 

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

 

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron

New Website

 

The Power Squadron has a new website with their online offerings above Basic Boating Safety.

https://uspsonline.enrolmart.com

Good material however you do not get the benefit of a real life instructor.

I will be working boating in Chicago this summer through Halloween so I will not be on the Mississippi or Illinois.

We will be teaching an advanced navigation class this fall, Coastal Nav and terrestrial, followed up with beginning celestial nav in January of 2024. I will want a paid ad for those.

Thanks for all of your publicity.

Scott Harmon
Land of Lincoln Power Squadron

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook 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" Facebook 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 12,492 members as of  05-01-2023.... click here and check it out.

 

River History....



May 1, 2019 in River History
 

Flood of 2019
 

The Winfield Ferry shut down it's operation because of the quickly rising Mississippi River flood waters. It remained closed for the duration of the 2019 flood. The Calhoun Ferry Company resumed operations on July 22 with the Golden Eagle Ferry at Golden Eagle, IL

 

 

Website..click here     Email.. click here     Facebook...click here

 

Map..click here

 

 

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

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $65.00

From "Now" until "September 2023" 

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Asian Carp Update

Brandon Road Project Funding Agreement Still In Limbo........

 

Even as the design team continues to work on plans for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project, a multi-tiered system to prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, a project partnership agreement has not been finalized..

 

Andrew Leichty, project manager for the Corps Rock Island District says that lacking the signed agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state of Illinois, the current project funding will run out by the end of June. 

 

Earlier this year, the Rock Island District received $1.5 million from the states of Illinois and Michigan as part of an accelerated funding measure to keep the Brandon Road Project moving forward with engineering and design.  This will allow the first phase of the project to be completed to the 95 percent planning specifications level by the end of June, when the existing funds will run out.........

 

Click here to read more from waterwaysjournal.net.  With Photo

 

 

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Courtesy Rock Island District, US Army Corps of Engineers

 

The Brandon Road Lock and Dam is located 27 miles southwest of Chicago; 2 miles southwest of Joliet, Illinois, near Rockdale, Illinois. It sits 286 miles above the confluence of the Illinois River with the Mississippi river at Grafton, Illinois 

 

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Mississippi River History

The Day The Mississippi River Changed Course At Vicksburg, Mississippi........

 

Prior to April 26, 1876, the Mississippi River made a sharp "S" shaped bend as it passed in front of Vicksburg, Mississippi, making the location perfect for river commerce and business opportunities.

 

In just a few short hours on that fateful day, the water in front of Vicksburg disappeared, leaving many paddlewheel steamboats unintentionally dry-docked on the muddy former river bottom.

 

A shift in the Mississippi River's path was usually a death sentence for a river port city, and given the investments made in Vicksburg, officials began planning for the eventual return of port-city status for Vicksburg........

 

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

 

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Boat Retailer

MarineMax Reports Record Second Quarter........

 

MarineMax recently reported their results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.  The company posted revenue of $570.3 million and record gross margin of 35.2 percent for it's fiscal second quarter.  Net income was $30 million and adjusted EBITDA was $57.4 million.

 

MarineMax says that the increase in gross profit was driven primarily by the acquisition of IGY Marinas and growth in their higher-margin businesses.  When compared to the first six months of fiscal 2019, the company said that revenue during the same period of 2023 nearly doubled to $1.1 billion.

 

President and CEO of MarineMax, Brett McGill said that the second quarter fiscal 2023 revenue reflects the boating industry's return to more seasonal sales trends, combined with continued macroeconomic uncertainty, which became more impactful as the quarter progressed........

 

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

 

Click here....Marine Max website

Marine Max brands:

Sea Ray, Azimut, Boston Whaler, Crest, Harris Pontoons, Nautique, Grady-White, Ocean Alexander, Aquila, Sailfish, Scout, Tige, Galeon, Aviara, and Benetti.

 

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill

 

Friday, May 5

CINCO DE MAYO PARTY

 

 

211 W. Main St. Grafton, IL

A restaurant on the Illinois River

Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times

 

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

Under New Management

 

5 Anchor  Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM 202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
  Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
  Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
  Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With Lounge Chairs
  Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store & Deli
  Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
  Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
  Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water Included In Rates
  Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

ORDER ONLINE   Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store

https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type

 

Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays

 

Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room and Outside Patio Available.

 

Just a short distance from the Alton Marina

 

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

The Boathouse

Northshore Marina

 

Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.

 

May Music Schedule..click here

 

The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!

 

Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300

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

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

Upcoming Events.. click here

 

#Isabellastrong

 

Calhoun Ferry Company

 

Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open

Winfield Ferry............Closed


Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to scenic Calhoun County, IL


Phone: (618) 535-5759

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

 

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

 

Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
 

 

The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR

 

Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home

 

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo    (636) 699-5716

 

Froge's Bar and Grill

Portage des Sioux, MO

 

During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS

 

Reminder, we are closed on Mother's Day and Father's Day

 

 

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

 

Grafton, IL Events and Music

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Apr 26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

March Events, News and Things To Do..click here

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Ferry......

 

 

 Opening Friday, April 14, 2023

  click here for more info

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

 

A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
 

 

Grafton Pub

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 7 Days a week.

 

Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor.  Riverside Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of the Illinois River.

Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.

 

225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL, (618) 786-9463

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to help keep things going smoothly.

 

 

John’s Boat Harbor is the best choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful Mississippi River has to offer.

Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our harbor the best home for your boat.

 

 

Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073

 

Kinder's Restaurant

Mississippi River at Golden Eagle, IL

 

03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working on restaurant level....

 

 

 

Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild.. click here

 

Lake Center Marina

MM224.4 UMR

 

 

24/7 Guest & Member

Fuel Docks & Pump Out

Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility

Gated Entry and Video Security

Marina, Boat Service, Fuel

Lewis Boats

Marine Sales and Service

 

Come in to Lewis Boats and check out the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April 2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!

 

 

Your local boat and powersports dealership for parts, sales, and service.

4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO 63376


(636) 949-9926

Liberty Harbor

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Contact Jerry

636-734-1929

 

E-mail Liberty Harbor.. libertyinstl@yahoo.com

 

 

Longshot Saloon at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service, great food and amazing atmosphere!

Longshot Tiki Bar at Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click here

 

2023 Music & Event Schedule..click here

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of Augusta, Mo

 

Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!

For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com
 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! 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

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

Marina

A full service marina located on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have locations on the property to help in any way

 

Restaurant

 

Open For The Season

 

Restaurant phone (636)250-3440


 

 

 

More Things Going On This Week

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Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills

 

 

 

River Ferries

 

Illinois River

Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

Winfield Ferry.............618-  535-5759

 

Grafton Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645 

   The Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November 13, 2022
 

 

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 .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Opeing soon
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Shooting for April 22
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Opening Memorial Weekend
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

Restaurants

Who's Open.. Who's Closed

 

Who's Open... Who's Closed........
 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. Open
Alton Marina Deli........................................ Closed for the 2022 season
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... Shooting for April 22
Bluff City Grill ........................................... Open
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... Open
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. Open
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ Open
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ Open
Hawg Pit................................................ Open
Kinder's Restaurant............................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon.................................... Open
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... Closed for the 2022 season
Piasa Pub...............................................

Open

Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

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