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April 2026

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GOOD NEWS!

CONFLUENCE TRASH BASH

Saturday, April 11, 2026

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2026 Trash Bash: Ellis Island Clean up

Saturday, April 11, 2026

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Mark Your Calendar
Saturday April 11, 2026

Sat, Apr 11
RiverBend Earth Day Festival

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Missouri PADDLEFISH SEASON BEGINS MARCH 15

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s official state aquatic animal is a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. Thousands of snaggers look forward to encountering this ancient sport fish during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish season.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers the season for the major paddlefish waters – Lake of the Ozarks, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and Table Rock Lake – along with most other waters in Missouri runs March 15 through April 30. The season for the Mississippi River is March 15 through May 15 with a fall season of Sept. 15 through Dec. 15.

Paddlefish, named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts, can grow to seven feet and weight more than 100 pounds. Paddlefish swim slowly with their mouths wide open, collecting tiny crustaceans and insects in their elaborate, closely-set gill rakers. The paddle-shaped snout functions as an electrosensory organ that allows it to sense plankton as it swims through water.

Because the giant fish eat crustaceans and insects, they do not bite on traditional fishing hooks. They are usually caught through the practice of snagging, where anglers drag large, triple-sided hooks through the water to “snag” a fish in the body with the hooks.

SNAG A TAG, GET A REWARD
MDC has been tagging paddlefish at Table Rock Lake, Truman Lake, and Lake of the Ozarks to monitor numbers and improve species management. There are multiple tags in the system: a “no reward” tag used for continuous monitoring, a $25 tag, and a $75 “high reward” tag. Snaggers can report their tagged fish by calling 573-579-6825 with the information listed on the tag.

During the upcoming snagging season, MDC staff will be collecting information on paddlefish at reservoir boat ramps, interviewing anglers, and taking measurements of harvested paddlefish.

SNAGGING REGULATIONS
A fishing permit is required for snagging and other allowed methods, unless exempt. The daily limit is two paddlefish, and the possession limit is four. No person shall continue to snag after taking a daily limit of two paddlefish.

The statewide minimum length limit is 32 inches – measured from eye to fork of tail – with a minimum length limit of 34 inches for Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake, Harry S. Truman Reservoir, and their tributaries.

All paddlefish under the legal minimum length must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught. All legal-sized paddlefish must be kept. MDC offers these tips for returning undersized fish:

Use landing nets, not gaffs, which can kill young fish.
Wet hands before handling fish and avoid excessive handling.
Never put fingers in the gills or eyes.
Remove hooks carefully and get undersized fish back into the water as quickly as possible.
Cleaning paddlefish while on the water, dumping carcasses overboard, and returning to shore with fillets and/or eggs is illegal. Extracted paddlefish eggs may not be possessed while on waters of the state or adjacent banks and may not be transported. Paddlefish eggs may not be bought, sold, or offered for sale. These regulations are necessary to confirm length-limit requirements and to address the illegal caviar trade.

Snaggers and others are allowed to haul paddlefish carcasses out by boat to deeper water for disposal under the following conditions:

The head, tail, etc. must remain intact so the fish could be measured if contacted by a conservation agent.
Extracted eggs must remain where the fish is cleaned and cannot be transported to deeper water for disposal.
Paddlefish fillets cannot be possessed or transported on the water.
For more information on paddlefish season, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/paddlefish

Fri. Apr.17 - Apr.19
Con Trios Ice Breaker
 

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Con Trios Yacht Club Ice Breaker Weekend

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Sunday, April 18, 2026
Fastjax Grocery

Getting ready to get back on the water?! Why not have one last party at Fastjax before the warm
weather sits in. We will have Mark Perkins playing in the parking lot. We will have Hydroseams here selling her gear! Surfside will also be here! more details to come early in March as we finalize things
 

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
APRIL 19TH

BLESSING OF THE BIKES
HAWG PIT BARBECUE

Sunday April 19, 2026
Annual Mushroom Festival & Hunt
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center

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Reprinted from St. Charles County Parks

Watershed Warriors
Would you like to give back to your community? Come and pick up litter to keep our St. Charles County parks looking beautiful! Not only is trash an eyesore, but it can hurt the environment and the animals that call our parks home. Join our Park Rangers this spring and help clean up the waterways in various parks.
Dress for the weather. Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes or boots; no flip flops or sandals. Trash is messy! Wear something that can get dirty. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended.
Upcoming Dates and Times:
3-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 at Missouri Bluffs Park
4-6 p.m., Saturday, March 21 at Flatwoods Park
12-2 p.m., Saturday, March 28 at Broemmelsiek Park
4-6 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at Riverside Landing Park
12-2 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at Hideaway Harbor Park

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May 2026

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River to River Marathon
Saturday May 2, 2026

Quick breakdown.
This race starts at the Mississippi River, runs through the river bottoms, Pleasant Hill, Nebo, and finishes at the Illinois River.
No loops.
No repeats.
Just river to river.
Solo marathon and 4-person relay options available.

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Fri, May 8, 2026
CTYC Membership Drive

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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK DAY
 

Hosted by the National Safe Boating Council, this annual event is a fun, educational way to heighten life jacket awareness and highlight the various styles of life jackets just prior to the official launch of the Safe Boating Campaign, and the busy summer boating season!
Anyone can join the fun! Wear your life jacket at work – from home, the office, in a suit, or on the water – and share a picture with us!
Be sure to tag @boatingcampaign on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok using hashtags #safeboating and #wearyourlifejacketatworkday
Each year, we're amazed by your creativity. We're excited to see how far the #safeboating message reaches this year!

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Saturday, May 16, 2026,
REC FEST
National Great Rivers Museum

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Duck Club Yacht Club Spring Market& Membership Open House

Our Spring Market will be open to the public and is designed to highlight local makers, artists, and small businesses in a relaxed, riverfront setting. Alongside the market, we’re hosting a Membership Open House to introduce new faces to the club, which means great foot traffic, curious shoppers, and a fun atmosphere.

Saturday, May 23rd
3:00 PM -6:00 PM
Duck Club Yacht Club – 6257 Highway V - St. Charles, MO 63301
$20 per vendor table (limited spots available)
 

June 2026

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Saturday, June 6, 2006
National Memorial of Military Ascent Dedication Ceremony

The City of Grafton, military families, veterans, community leaders and supporters will honor our nations heroes with a dedication ceremony. The event will include guest speakers, a ribbon cutting, presentation of colors, and light refreshments. This event is open to the public. Seating is limited. Parking at the site will not be permitted. Complimentary parking and shuttle service will be at Raging Rivers, and other locations throughout Grafton

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July 2026

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Blessing of the Fleet STL is at Our Lady Of The Rivers.
Portage Des Sioux

PLEASE SHARE AND SPREAD THE WORD!
2026 BLESSING OF THE FLEET THEME, BENEFIT and PARADE/AWARDS AFTER PARTY

ANNOUNCEMENT!

2026 THEME: 250 Year Anniversary of The United States of America.

MARK YOU CALENDARS!

Benefit, July 18th, 1-5p, STL Yacht Club.

Parade/Awards After Party, August 22nd, 10a-5p, Our Lady of The Rivers Statue and Longshot Tiki Bar.

WE LOVE COSTUMES & DECORATIONS!

All Proceeds Benefit Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine, River Pointe Fire Protection District and Orchard Farm Fire Protection District

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Thank you for all the additional support from Central County Fire Rescue and all of our First Responders!

Pool 24 of the Mississippi River
at Louisiana
Two Rivers Marina

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