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~~~~~~ RiverBills Archives~~~~~~
May 2022

05-21-2022 - 05-31-2022

 

A WEBSITE FOR THE  BOATING COMMUNITY 

OF THE 

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, MERAMEC AND KASKASKIA RIVERS

 

TUESDAY ALREADY

31 May 2022

National Dam Safety

Awareness Day

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Saturday at the Tiki Bar

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Tim Crawford

 

It's Here

Boating Season

 

Boater's Boats

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group
 

Spent many times up in St Charles, and boated there since 1968. Meramec, Plattin Rock, several lakes and it's home is TRL. 

16 + years so far the Wellcraft!!

 Cameron Denison

 

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

Hanging Out With Twain

Pool 22 of the Mississippi River

At Hannibal, MO

click pic to enlarge

 

  The Picture of Yesteryear's on this Day in 2019... was sent to us by Ryan Kolb

 

Hey, went out to get the Hannibal Boat Club ready for water inundation and thought we should stop and have a beer with Mark Twain.

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

Celebrate Father's Day on Miss Augusta... click here for more info

 

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

   Water Levels Alton to Quincy......

     click here for current readings

 

  Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

    click here for current reading

 

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 25, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.

MILE 87.9 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Beardstown Bridge; Vertical clearance may be reduced due to snooper trucks conducting emergency repairs, until June 6, 2022, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A small boat will be in the water monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners may contact the repair team via cellular phone at (217) 494-2650, for additional information.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,307 members as of  05-31-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

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

 

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

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River History....

 


May 31, 1874 in River History......


The Eads Bridge in downtown St. Louis opened for vehicle traffic !

Eads Bridge was the first bridge to span the Mississippi Rive

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "November 2022" 

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    

 

 

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

Meramec River Near Arnold, Missouri

A Body Was Recovered From The Meramec River........

 

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced that authorities were investigating the discovery of human remains discovered near a large bend in the Meramec River near Arnold, Missouri.

 

Grant Bissell, spokesman for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says that at around 4 pm Monday, they were called out for a report that a boater had found a body of an adult human.  He added that the site was not easily accessible by land, so investigators went to the scene by boat.

 

Bissell says that an identification of the body was not immediately possible because the body appears to have been in the water for quite some time.  He added that there were no obvious signs of trauma to the victim........

 

Click here to read this news report from stltoday.com

 

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

Request For Proposals For

Marina Operations and Management Services

 

 click here for more information

 

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

BE SAFE OUT THERE !

 

 

Meramec River Near Ballwin, Missouri

A 19 Year Old Man Was Recovered From The Meramec River

 

Shortly before 2 pm Monday, rescue crews were called out to the Meramec River in Castlewood State Park after a 19 year old man was found in the Meramec River. 

 

Officials report that the man slipped and fell into the river and was underwater for at least 15 minutes.  The Metro West Fire Protection District recovered him from the river and transported the man to the hospital where he later died.

 

Officials are warning the public about the dangers of the Meramec River.  Signs are posted around Castlewood State Park warning against swimming in the Meramec River, however, many people choose to get into the water........

 

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

 

 

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

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

 

 

Meramec River Near Arnold, Missouri

Human Remains Found At The Flamm City Boat Ramp........

 

Detectives from the St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons are investigating the report of human remains found at the Flamm City Boat Ramp located at 1100 Telegraph Road. 

 

Shortly before 5:30 pm Monday evening, the investigators were called out to the scene.  The responding detectives observed the human remains of an adult.  This incident is under investigation........

 

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

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Dedication of the Dinky

Edward Amburg Museum & Visitor’s Center

Grafton, IL

 

REMEMBERING GRAFTON’S HISTORY: THE DINKY
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 4 starting at 10am there will be
a dedication of the long-awaited replica of the Grafton Dinky, a project many
years in the making. It will take place at the Edward Amburg Museum &
Visitor’s Center (you can’t miss it there is a big yellow bus parked there).
After the ceremony at 10 there will be special tours, presentations and
children’s craft activities with the event ending at 12:30pm

 

Reposted from the Grafton Riverbeat

 

A RiverBills.com post from 02-15-22

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

at Grafton, IL

 

 

 

 

click pic to enlarge

 

The Photos of the Day.....

 

The restored replica Dinky Railbus at the Grafton Visitor Center.

 

The Dinky Railbus provided transportation from Grafton to Alton before the Great River Road along the the railroad tracks at the edge of the Mississippi River from 1933 until 1953.

 

Check out the Grafton Visitor Center Facebook page....  click here

 

There were actually 3 rail buses altogether, each able to seat 29 to 30 people. An original Dinky is located at the National Museum of Transportation on Barrett Station Road in St. Louis, Mo... click here

 

Photo source: Unknown

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE
 

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

PWC Rider Seriously Injured After Vessel Capsized, Rope Wrapped Around Him........

 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that on Sunday evening, a personal watercraft rider was seriously injured after his PWC capsized and he became wrapped up in a rope.

 

Reportedly, 40 year old Stephen Dreyer of Chesterfield, Missouri was riding a Sea Doo near the 5.8 Mile Marker in Cornett Branch Cove.  He was turning the PWC at a slow speed to pull a towable device in the opposite direction. 

 

The PWC capsized, and the loose rope from the towable device became wrapped around Dreyer.  He was wearing a life jacket.  Dryer sustained serous injuries and was flown to a hospital for treatment.........

 

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

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

Boaters Shove Burning Boat Away From A Dock........

 

Thanks to the quick response of some boaters Saturday night, a boat fire at the 3 Mile Marker of the Glencove cove on the Lake of the Ozarks could have turned out much worse.

 

Lake Ozark Fire Protection District Chief Mark Amsinger reports that the boat began smoking while sitting in a dock slip.  It was later discovered that the fire originated in the engine compartment. 

 

Nearby boaters were able to push the boat out of the slip, away from the dock and into the cove.  The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Lake Ozark Fire Protection DIstrict responded by boat.  After the fire was extinguished, the charred vessel was still afloat and secured to the dock........

 

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

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Closed Memorial Day (5/30/22)

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY,June 4, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 26, 2022 - June 09, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

 


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Celebrate Father's Day on Miss Augusta

click here for more info

 

 

Relax on the water this weekend aboard the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!


Our June schedule is now up at www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to celebrate your favorite dad!


Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
 

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Fri... June 3....Jake Houlihan ...6pm

Sat.. June 4... Corn hole Tournament..11am-5pm

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

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

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

MEMORIAL DAY 2022

30 May 2022

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Boater's Boats

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group
 

“Linda Lou”

Sent to us by.. Cameron Denison

 

2006 Cobalt 282
New to us this past Fall.

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

Monday Copper Reign @2
Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

Flood of 2019

Kinder's Restaurant

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River At Golden Eagle, IL

 

 

 

click pic to enlarge

 

  The Picture of Yesteryear's on this Day in 2019... were sent to us by Jill Pikesley

 

Getting ready for the rising flood waters. 

Moving stuff out of Kinder's.

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 25, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.

MILE 87.9 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Beardstown Bridge; Vertical clearance may be reduced due to snooper trucks conducting emergency repairs, until June 6, 2022, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A small boat will be in the water monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners may contact the repair team via cellular phone at (217) 494-2650, for additional information.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

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RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,297 members as of  05-30-22.... click here and check it out.

 

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

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

River History....

 


May 30, 2008 in River History......


The mv. Omaha tugboat sank in the ealy morning hours near Mile 12 of the Missouri River, near West Alton, Mo.
The mv. Omaha was operated by Excell Marine and carrying about 22,000 gallons of fuel oil when the incedent happened. The vessel was intentionally run aground when it started taking on water after a collision with an unknown obstruction.

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "November 2022" 

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    

 

 

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

BE SAFE OUT THERE !

 

 

Wilmington River Near Savannah, Georgia

5 Dead After 2 Boats Collide On Georgia River........

 

Officials report that five people are dead after two boats collided along the Wilmington River near Savannah, Georgia.  The U.S. Coast Guard reports that at 10:42 am Saturday morning, two boats, one with six aboard, one with three aboard crashed into each other near Thunderbolt Marina on the Wilmington River.

 

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports that two people were pronounced dead at the scene, and 4 others were taken to the hospital with "various injuries".

 

On Saturday evening, the Coast Guard stated that three people were missing.  The Georgia DNR reported that around 9 am Sunday morning, their bodies were found in 14 feet of water in close proximity to each other........

 

Click here to read more from bnd.com.  With Photo and Video.

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

Three Injured After Powerboat Capsized........

 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that on Sunday evening, three people were injured when a powerboat capsized near the 3 Mile Marker of the Lake of the Ozarks' Grand Glaize Arm.

 

MSHP Troop F Public Information Officer Kyle Green stated that the V-hull powerboat was traveling too fast for the water conditions, hit a wake and rolled over.

 

The vessel capsized and partially sank with it's bow sticking out of the water.  Green says that three people were injured, one with minor injuries and the other two suffered moderate injuries........

 

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

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Lake Barkley Near Kuttawa, Kentucky

Crews Called Out For A Boat Fire .......

 

Shortly before noon on Sunday, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, the Kuttawa Fire Department, Lyon COunty EMS and Lyon County Search and Rescue were called out to Kuttawa Marina for a report of a boat fire.

 

The Sheriff's Office reports that a large boat had just refueled at the marina and had approximately 300 gallons of fuel aboard when it caught fire.  By the time responders arrived, the marina crew had removed the boat from the fuel dock and towed it to the breaker wall away from the marina.

 

Members of the Sheriff's Office and other first responders kept bystanders back while fire crews worked to put out the fire and assess the damage.  There were no injuries reported........

 

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

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

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

 

 

Barefoot Restaurant Update

Illinois River at Hardin, IL......

 

Reposted from Barefoot Restaurant Facebook.. click here

 

The Rubel Hotel and Restaurant

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

Reposted from Rubel Hotel and Restaurant Facebook.. click here

 

Lake Mead

CNN Video

 

Watch as a sunken boat emerges from Lake Mead - CNN Video

 

 

Watch as a sunken boat emerges from Lake Mead
Lake Mead's water levels are plummeting as the western US experiences an unprecedented drought. Watch visitors discover an old boat coming back to the surface. Source: CNN

 

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Upcoming Event... June 3 - 5, 2022

Fishing For Freedom

Mississippi River at Quincy, IL

 

Reposted from Fishing For Freedom .. click here

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE
 

 

 

 

St. Louis Area Shipping Infrastructure

STL Regional Freightway's 2023 Priority Projects List Totals $3.8 Billion........

 

The St. Louis Regional Freightway's 2023 Priority Projects List includes 25 projects that represent a total investment of over $3.8 billion, an increase from last year's $2.75 million. 

 

Over $2 billion of the total covers infrastructure projects that have been completed, are under construction and fully funded or expected to begin in 2022 or 2023, or are planned to begin within the next few years.

 

The St. Louis region's highest priority project is the Merchant's Bridge, which carries rail traffic across the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri in downtown St. Louis.  The project involves the replacement of the three river span trusses, making seismic improvements to the existing river piers and making improvements to the eastern approach........

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

 

Meramec River Near Eureka, Missouri

Eastbound Interstate 44 Lane Closures Continue Through Wednesday........

 

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced that a portion of eastbound Interstate 44 in Eureka has been closed for emergency repairs.  The work involves repairs for an emergency bridge expansion along Interstate 44 at the Meramec River.

 

As of Saturday, only one lane was open.  The two lanes that were closed were expected to reopen Sunday morning, however, crews will be closing the eastbound left lane for emergency repairs.  It will remain closed until June 1........

 

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

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Closed Memorial Day (5/30/22)

 

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

 

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2
Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 26, 2022 - June 09, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

Sat & Sun...May 28, 29.. Plastic Kings

Mon............May 30..Rogers & Niehaus

click here for flyer

 

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Relax on the water this weekend aboard the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!


Our June schedule is now up at www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to celebrate your favorite dad!


Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
 

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Fri... June 3....Jake Houlihan ...6pm

Sat.. June 4... Corn hole Tournament..11am-5pm

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

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

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Sat, SUN...28, 29 May 2022

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Mississippi River

at Winfield, Mo

Sun Pic

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

    The Pictures of the Day .......were sent to us by Capr'n Richard Burris
 

Good Morning, Winfield, Mo

 

Boater's Boats

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group
 

26 foot 2001 Bayliner Rendezvous 305 V8.

Owner.. Capt'n Mark Rudloff

 

 

She ain’t pretty up close but cuts through waves great and enough power to take the kids tubing with 10 people on the board

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

Boater's Boats

Sat Pic

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group
 

Owner.. Capt'n Mark Newlin

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2

Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

 Yesteryear's Pic of the Day

 

The Girls Of Pool 26

Sat Pic

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Pictures on this Day 2020 ....was sent to us by Capt'n Andrew Zeller of  STL Go Fast Boats

Fast Boats and Pretty Girls

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Added Sunday

Reposted from Alton Marina Facebook.. click here

 

Added Sunday

Mel's Illinois RiverDock Restaurant

Illinois River at Hardin, IL....

 

Reposted from Mel's Illinois River Dock Restaurant Facebook.. click here

 

Added Sunday

Illinois River Near Seneca, Illinois

Boat Exploded While Refueling....  15 Injured, 1 Seriously....

 

Shortly before 4:30 pm Saturday afternoon, several people were injured after a boat exploded along the Illinois River near Seneca, Illinois.  Illinois State Troopers and the Illinois Conservation Police responded to the Spring Brook Marina for reports of a boat fire.

 

Reportedly, the boat was having some engine trouble and went into the marina to refuel.  Sergeant Phillip Wire stated that after refueling, they tried to restart the engine when there was an explosion.

 

The vessel had 17 people on board when the explosion occurred.  13 were transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  One man was air lifted to the hospital with serious injuries.  A marina employee was injured during the event as well........

 

Click here to read more from abc7chicago.com.  With Video.

 

Added Sunday

Flood Prevention

Slow Down Floodwaters, Prevent Flooding With Landscaping........

 

Water is necessary for life, but it is possible to have too much of a good thing.  Emily Swihart, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator says that stormwater is often a story of too much water or too little.

 

Swihart states that management of water onsite can have ripple-effects downstream and throughout the watershed.  Rain gardens, bioswales and permeable pavement all help slow stormwater down and prevent flooding.

 

Water that travels through the soil, where it is available for plant use or funneled into groundwater, is cooled and filters while traveling through the ground enroute to being discharged as a natural spring.  Water that did run off on the surface did so slowly through plant stems, minimizing the possibility of erosion or flash floods.......

 

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

 

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 25, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.

MILE 87.9 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Beardstown Bridge; Vertical clearance may be reduced due to snooper trucks conducting emergency repairs, until June 6, 2022, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A small boat will be in the water monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners may contact the repair team via cellular phone at (217) 494-2650, for additional information.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,293 members as of  05-29-22.... click here and check it out.

 

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. 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

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

 

 

River History....


May 28, 2020 in Boating History


Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Company announced that it will no longer make Evinrude outboard boat engines, citing impact from the corona virus.....
 

The Evinrude engine was invented by Ole Evinrude in 1907, and they have been built in Wisconsin since 1907. BRP acquired the company in 2001

 

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "November 2022" 

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    

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

The Amphitheater Commission Announced First Concert Date........

 

The Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater Commission has announced their first concert date of the 2022 season.  Grammy award winning R&B group Boyz II Men will perform along the Mississippi River at 7 pm on August 21, 2022.

 

According to Alton Amphitheater Commission Chair, Dan Herkert, this is the culmination of an effort that began back in 2020 prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Tickets are now on sale for $42.50 per person for general admission tickets, $69.50 per person for reserved tickets and $120 per person for VIP tickets.  VIP tickets include entry to the concert, assigned seating in the VIP area and access to the VIP tent with private concessions.......

 

Click here to read this news report from advantagenews.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

Upcoming Events... Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Lock and Dam 25 New 1,200 ft

Lock Project Industry Day

 

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

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 26, 2022 - June 09, 2022... 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

Alton Marina

Marina Store open For The Season.....

Reposted from Karen Brnic Facebook.

 

Operation Dry Water

National Safe Boating Week...

 

Reposted from Operation Dry Water Facebook.. click here

 

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Grand Re-Opening of Longshot Saloon

Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Reposted from Longshot Saloon Facebook.. click here

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

Longshot Saloon Grand Re-Opening

 Saturday, May 28, 2022

Open 5pm-1am both SAT & SUN
 

 

Looking Up River

 

Mississippi & Missouri River Levels

The Mississippi River Is Running High.... The Missouri River Is Very Low....

 

Boaters on either side of Iowa are having to exercise caution over the Memorial Day Weekend, but for very different reasons.  The Mississippi River levels are expected to rise by more than a foot because of rain and snowmelt further north.  The Missouri River, however, is very dry and exceptionally low.

 

The Missouri River watershed reaches from Montana down to St. Louis, Missouri and contains several flood control water storage reservoirs in South Dakota. 

 

According to the National Weather Service, the Mississippi River is quickly rising and the currents are strong.  At Davenport, the Mississippi River is expected to crest on Sunday near 13 and a half feet, which is about 18 inches below the initial flood stage........

 

Click here to read more from kiwaradio.com. 

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Boat Maintenance

Checklist Helps Boaters Avoid Breakdowns.........

 

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, and that means that this will be the first time many boaters are hitting the water for the summer season.  The majority of boaters will have a fun uneventful weekend, however, it is inevitable that some boats will end up breaking down.

 

Boats are man-made mechanical devices and this means that the can and will break down.  The Lake of the Ozarks boater's club, XTow (powered by LakeExpo.com) has put together a No-Tow Checklist in an effort to prevent breakdowns.

 

The XTow No-Tow Checklist is a compilation of the statistically most-common causes for boats breaking down.  Using the checklist before the first launch of the season and every time you head out on the water will lessen your chances of ending up stranded........

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

 

Meramec River Near Eureka, Missouri

Eastbound I-44 Bridge Lanes Closed For Emergency Repairs........

 

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced that part of eastbound Interstate 44 headed for downtown St. Louis has been closed for emergency repairs.

 

The repair work is for an emergency bridge expansion on Interstate 44 which spans the Meramec River near Eureka, Missouri.  Currently, only one lane is open and the closure is expected remain in effect through Memorial Day weekend........

 

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

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

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

 

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2
Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 26, 2022 - June 09, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

 

Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend

 

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

Sat & Sun...May 28, 29.. Plastic Kings

Mon............May 30..Rogers & Niehaus

click here for flyer

 

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Welcome Aboard and come cruise with us aboard the most elegant luxury yacht in all of Missouri. The newly renovated Miss Augusta offers daily public cruises, private charters, weddings and more from Augusta, Missouri.

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Sat.. June 4,,, Corn hole Tournament

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

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

Sunday, May 29...

Rockin the River w/Tony Campanella

click here

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

FRIDAY

27 May 2022

 

National Safe Boating Week...May 21 - 27

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

Pictures of the Day..... were sent to us by Dorothy Miller

 

 

Last night's Sunset was ALMOST as spectacular as the BLUES game Tuesday Night!!

Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend


Dorothy Miller
Hails out of Portage Des Sioux

 

RiverBill says... Absolutely Spectacular ! ! !

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

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

 

It's Captain Pat

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

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

 

Cool Clouds on Thursday

 

Boater's Boats

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group
 

Owner.. James Womack

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2

Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

 Yesteryear's Pic of the Day

 

Missouri River

 

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Pictures on this Day 2021 ....was sent to us by Capt'n Matthew Weick

 

The Joseph M. LaBarge

docked in Washington, MO.

Captain Matt Weick

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 25, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.

MILE 87.9 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Beardstown Bridge; Vertical clearance may be reduced due to snooper trucks conducting emergency repairs, until June 6, 2022, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A small boat will be in the water monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners may contact the repair team via cellular phone at (217) 494-2650, for additional information.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,288 members as of  05-27-22.... click here and check it out.

 

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. 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

    River History....

 


27 May, 2019 in River History
Flood of 2019


Residents of West Alton, east of Highway 67, towards the Confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, were advised to evacuate prior to the controlled release of water from the Mississippi River.
The release was set to start along Riverland Way, which is a natural spillway designed to mitigate damage to the levee system ahead of the 37 foot crest forecast,
Officials with the City of West Alton, the St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management and the Rivers Pointe Fire Protection District went door-to-door warning residents of the water release

 

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "November 2022" 

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    

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Coldwater Creek In North St. Louis County, Missouri

U.S. Rep. Bush Calls For Fed Review, Signage For Coldwater Creek Contamination........

 

U.S. Representative Cori Bush, D-St. Louis is calling on federal officials to current and past efforts to clean up World War II-era radioactive waste that had been stored near St. Louis Lambert International Airport and leached into Coldwater Creek, which is a tributary of the Missouri River.

 

Bush is also calling for warning signs to be installed along the creek, which runs for 19 miles through St. Louis County to the Missouri River.  The signage would warn unaware people of lingering contamination stemming from the development of the nation's first atomic weapons.

 

Bush introduced legislation containing these requests on Thursday.  The bill calls on the secretary of the Army and the Comptroller general to have signage installed warning the public of possible exposure risks near Coldwater Creek........

 

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

 

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 26, 2022 - June 09, 2022... 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

Friday - Sunday...May 27 - 29, 2022

Missouri River Irish Fest

Frontier Park, St. Charles, Mo.......

 

Reposted from Missouri River Irish Fest Facebook.. click here

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

Longshot Saloon Grand Re-Opening

 Saturday, May 28, 2022

Open 5pm-1am both SAT & SUN
 

 

Missouri River At St. Charles, Missouri

Groundbreaking For Riverpointe Development Has Begun........

 

Over the next four years, the St. Charles riverfront between Frenchtown and the Page Extension will be receiving a significant facelift as development starts on the Riverpointe project.

 

The city of St. Charles has spent years acquiring the necessary property along the river for the project.  Crew recently finished raising the land out of the flood plain, and work on the new Chicken n' Pickle is set to begin.

 

The Riverpointe development is made up of six boroughs along the Missouri River.  From north to south they are:  North Town, Frenchtown, North Main Street, Historic Main Street, Riverpointe and South City.  There will likely be additional residential developments south of Streets of St. Charles to the Family Arena/Page Extension region........

 

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

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Boat Gas News

Record High Fuel Costs Greet Boaters This Weekend........

 

Over the past week, the cost of gasoline and diesel fuel has reached all-time highs just as the busy summer season begins this weekend.  Fuel costs plateaued around all-time highs as crude oil prices stabilized and the European Union has delayed an embargo on Russian petroleum.

 

The trends in the oil market pretty much guarantee record high fuel costs at the pumps as the Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer boating season.  Waterway Guide's most recent fuel price report reveals that a gallon of 89 octane gas of diesel will cost boaters between $5 - $7 in many areas.

 

Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude were trading around $111 per barrel Thursday morning,  Both of those benchmarks peaked in March immediately following Russia's initial invasion into Ukraine and have remained pretty much above $100/barrel since mid-April........

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

 

Historic Riverboats

A Look Back At The Snagboat Missouri........

 

At one time, snagboats were a very important fixture along the navigable rivers, however, today, they are largely  forgotten.  During the wooden hull era, trees and snags sticking out of the riverbed often impaled and sank several early steamboats.

 

In 1826, Captain Henry Miller Shreve designed the first snagboat, named Heliopolis.  The vessel was the forerunner of several to follow.  The government used these vessels to enhance safe navigation along the river system.

 

The snagboat Missouri was built in 1888 by the James Rees & Sons Company for the Missouri River Commission, and was originally called the C.R. Suter.  The vessel was constructed with an iron hull and worked the Missouri River.  In 1908, following a rebuild, the vessel was renamed the Missouri and continued to work in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Kansas City District........

 

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

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

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

 

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2
Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 26, 2022 - June 09, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

 

Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend

 

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

Sat & Sun...May 28, 29.. Plastic Kings

Mon............May 30..Rogers & Niehaus

click here for flyer

 

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Welcome Aboard and come cruise with us aboard the most elegant luxury yacht in all of Missouri. The newly renovated Miss Augusta offers daily public cruises, private charters, weddings and more from Augusta, Missouri.

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Sat.. June 4,,, Corn hole Tournament

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

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

Sunday, May 29...

Rockin the River w/Tony Campanella

click here

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

THURSDAY

26 May 2022

 

National Safe Boating Week...May 21 - 27

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Boater's Boats

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group
 

Owner.. Dustin Carroll

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2

Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

 Yesteryear's Pic of the Day

 

Missouri River

 

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Pictures on this Day 2021 ....was sent to us by Capt'n Matthew Weick

 

The Joseph M. LaBarge

docked in Washington, MO.

Captain Matt Weick

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 25, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.

MILE 87.9 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Beardstown Bridge; Vertical clearance may be reduced due to snooper trucks conducting emergency repairs, until June 6, 2022, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A small boat will be in the water monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners may contact the repair team via cellular phone at (217) 494-2650, for additional information.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,274 members as of  05-26-22.... click here and check it out.

 

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. 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

    River History....

 


May 26, 1780, in River History

The Battle of St. Louis, also know as the Battle of Fort San Carlos took place on what is now Ball Park Village in downtown St. Louis, Mo.
It was the only battle of the American Revolution fought west of the Mississippi River
 

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "November 2022" 

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    

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Good News

 

Dardenne Creek Blueway

Riverside Landing Park is Open....

 

Reposted from St Charles County Parks  Facebook.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Thursday...May 26, 2022

Music in the Park Starts

Grafton, IL.......

 

 

Music in The Park has a wonderful list of bands lined up for this season which will start Thursday, May 26 at The Grove Memorial Park.

 

Reposted from Grafton Riverbeat

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

Longshot Saloon Grand Re-Opening

 Saturday, May 28, 2022

Open 5pm-1am both SAT & SUN
 

 

Monday, May 30, 2022

Missouri River At Washington, Missouri

American Legion Hosting Memorial Day Service On The Riverfront........

 

On May 30 at 10 am, the members of the American Legion Post 216 and the Washington VFW Post 2661 will be hosting their annual Memorial Day service along the Washington, Missouri riverfront.

 

The service will be held in the James A. Rennick Riverfront Park.  According to Ron Hart, commander of the American Legion, the Washington Brass Band will begin playing patriotic songs at 9:30 am.

 

The Memorial Day service will feature the placement of wreaths in the river, the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem, performed by former Washington Mayor Sandy Lucy and Suzanne Hill, president of the American Legion Auxiliary........

 

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

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Sac River Near Dadeville, Missouri

Man Catches State Record Walleye On Trotline........

 

On May 16, 2022, angler Tim Stillings caught a record-setting walleye in the Sac River in southwestern Missouri while running trotlines for catfish with his friend Jake Myers.

 

The walleye tipped the scales at 7 pounds, 8 ounces and broke the Missouri state record by more than a half pound.  Stillings says that this was the first walleye they caught on a trotline, and it just happened to be a record-setter.

 

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the record was set in the alternative method, which includes trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, jug line, gig, bow, crossbow, underwater spearfishing, snagging, snaring, grabbing or atlatl........

 

Click here to read this news article from bnd.com.  With Photo and Audio.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

 

Ohio River At Evansville, Indiana

Official Hope Former LST Dock Will Attract River Cruises........

 

Tourism officials in Evansville, Indiana are hoping that the former dock for the World War II amphibious vessel, the LST-325 can be re-purposed for riverboat cruises.

 

The vessel was moored at Inland Marina until it was re-located alongside a new museum adjacent to a riverfront park in June 2020.  The LST-325 is now moored where the Tropicana Casino was located at.

 

Alexis Berggren, president and CEO of Visit Evansville is working got bring riverboats back to the community.  She adds that they are in discussions with three river cruise companies that sail the Ohio River and all three are interested in adding Evansville as a port of call........

 

Click hereto read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.  With Photo.

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

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

 

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2
Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 19, 2022 - June 02, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

 

Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend

 

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

Sat & Sun...May 28, 29.. Plastic Kings

Mon............May 30..Rogers & Niehaus

click here for flyer

 

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Welcome Aboard and come cruise with us aboard the most elegant luxury yacht in all of Missouri. The newly renovated Miss Augusta offers daily public cruises, private charters, weddings and more from Augusta, Missouri.

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Sat.. June 4,,, Corn hole Tournament

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

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

Sunday, May 29...

Rockin the River w/Tony Campanella

click here

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

WEDNESDAY

25 May 2022

National Wine Day

Pop the cork on your favorite vintage and

 enjoy !

 

National Safe Boating Week...May 21 - 27

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Some Sandbar

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

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

 

New Boat Flag

 

RiverBill says...  If you see Brad out there tell him you seen it on Riverbills

 

Boater's Boats

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group
 

Owner.. Bret Barker

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2

Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

 Yesteryear's Pic of the Day

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Pictures on this Day 2020 .... was sent to us by Kimberly Mueller.  She named it:

 

MEMORIAL DAY PRIDE

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 25, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.

MILE 87.9 - BRIDGE REPAIR
Beardstown Bridge; Vertical clearance may be reduced due to snooper trucks conducting emergency repairs, until June 6, 2022, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A small boat will be in the water monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners may contact the repair team via cellular phone at (217) 494-2650, for additional information.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,268 members as of  05-25-22.... click here and check it out.

 

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. 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

    River History....

 

 

25 May 1968 In River History


Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall dedicated the Gateway Arch
 

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "November 2022" 

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    

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Supply Chain Crisis

New Container Port in Jefferson County....

 

Reposted from FoxNow Facebook.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Saturday & Sunday... May 28 & 29, 2022

The Grafton Riverside Flea Market

 

Reposted from Great Rivers and Routes Facebook.. click here

 

Take the Pledge......

 

Reposted from Great Rivers and Routes Facebook.. click herere

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

Longshot Saloon Grand Re-Opening

 Saturday, May 28, 2022

Open 5pm-1am both SAT & SUN
 

 

News Release From BoatUS

 


SPRINGFIELD, Va. May 24, 2022 – You made it through your long to-do list of spring commissioning items and you’re ready to go in the water this Memorial Day holiday weekend – the traditional kickoff to the summer boating season. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) says don’t forget these three often-overlooked steps that could bring your season to a screeching halt.

1. Don’t get hosed. Aged hoses and fittings below the waterline are the single most common cause of sinkings – especially early in the season. Biggest culprits? Corroded fittings, old hoses, rusty hose clamps, leaking stuffing boxes, and split bellows (on inboard/outboard-powered vessels). Before launching, using a bright light and mirror to take a good look at all your hoses and bellows (drive and shift cable) to ensure they are in good condition. Hoses should fit snugly and be double-clamped where possible. Clamps tend to corrode on the bottom where it may be hard to see. Inspect thru-hulls for corrosion or cracking, and make sure seacocks operate easily so you can close them in an emergency. Immediately after launching, check everything again.

2. A matter of anodes: Much of the value of any recreational vessel is it’s propulsion system and nearly every recreational vessel has anodes — or zincs — those bolted-on sacrificial chunks of metal (made from zinc, aluminum or magnesium ) that protect the running gear from its own self-destruction in the form of galvanic corrosion. Don’t forget to inspect or replace anodes if necessary, and keep an eye on them over the season. The rate at which an anode deteriorates may indicate stray current in the water.

3. Yes, you did forget the plug: It’s one of the most common mistakes made by boaters in the spring, most often at the launch ramp. In a recent survey of BoatUS members, more than 60% of the nearly 1,500 respondents admitted to forgetting to insert the drain plug at some point in their boating lifetime. Having a boat launch checklist can help – laminate it and use a snap ring to connect it to your boat ignition keys so you will always have it ready.

BoatUS has a range of Spring Commissioning information, including an essential checklist, here.

 


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This press release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click here

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

Mississippi River Photography

USPS Has Released Mississippi River Stamp Series........

 

On Monday, the U.S. Postal Service released a collection of 10 U.S. Postal Service Forever Stamps that feature photos from every state that the Mississippi River touches. 

 

One of the stamps features a photo of the Mississippi River at St. Louis with the Gateway Arch.

 

The Mighty Mississippi Stamps are available in sheets of 10 for $5.80........

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

 

Looking Up-River

 

Mississippi At La Crosse, Wisconsin

The River Is Almost At Minor Flood Stage........

 

Officials report that for the first time since April 2020, the level of the Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wisconsin has risen past 10 feet.  National Weather Service Meteorologist Dan Baumgardt states that severe weather is causing the higher river levels.

 

Baumgardt explained that spring has been fairly active from a storm standpoint, with several thunderstorm waves passing through the area.  The Mississippi River is still over a foot away from flood stage, however, high water is affecting some areas around the area.

 

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has some minor flooding going on and as a result, their docks won't be installed until the water recedes, which may take a few weeks.,.......

 

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

 

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Mississippi River Gauges

Check out RiverBills River Gages Page...

Alton, IL  to  St. Paul, MN ....  click here

 

Looking Up-River

 

Reopening Lower St Anthony's Falls Lock and Dam

Mississippi River in Minneapolis....

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

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

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

 

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2
Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 19, 2022 - June 02, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

 

Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend

 

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

Sat & Sun...May 28, 29.. Plastic Kings

Mon............May 30..Rogers & Niehaus

click here for flyer

 

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Welcome Aboard and come cruise with us aboard the most elegant luxury yacht in all of Missouri. The newly renovated Miss Augusta offers daily public cruises, private charters, weddings and more from Augusta, Missouri.

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Sat.. June 4,,, Corn hole Tournament

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

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

Sunday, May 29...

Rockin the River w/Tony Campanella

click here

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

TUESDAY

24 May 2022

 

 

National Safe Boating Week

May 21 - 27

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Boater's Boats

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group
 

Owner.. Eric Hamilton

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2

Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

 Yesteryear's Pic of the Day

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Longshot Tiki Bar

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Pictures on this Day 2021 .... was sent to us by Capt'n mark Newlin

 

First customers of the day.

Free water

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

Summer is right around the corner.

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 18, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,262 members as of  05-24-22.... click here and check it out.

 

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

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

 

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

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    River History....

 

 

May 24, 1904 in River History.


Upper roadway deck of Eads Bridge opened to pedestrians
 

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

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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    

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Mississippi River Near Scott City, Missouri

Tow Restrictions Continue Following Cement Barge Sinking.........

 

The barge that sank at Upper Mississippi River Mile Marker 49.5 on May 8th may take up to another three weeks to salvage. Petty Officer 2nd Class Evan Dawson of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Paducah said that the recovery could take up to 21 days, but they are making good progress.

 

The salvage project began on May 12.  The project is taking longer because the crew from Okie Moore Diving & Marine Salvage is having to break up the barge and raise it piece by piece instead of re-floating it.

 

The Coast Guard set up a safety zone in place between Mile Marker 49 and Mile Marker 50.with daytime and nighttime restrictions.  The tug Jim H is on-scene to handle passing arrangements and the Coast Guard has deployed AIS electronic buoys and physical buoys........

 

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

 

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Google Maps

Scott City, Mo

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

St. Charles County Police

 

Reposted from St Charles County Police Facebook.. click here

 

Woodland Marina

Fuel Dock

Jamie Baldwin........

 

Reposted from Woodland Marina Facebook.. click here

 

Two Rivers Marina

Memorial Day Weekend Schedule of Events

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

 

Reposted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.. click here

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

Longshot Saloon Grand Re-Opening

 Saturday, May 28, 2022
 

 

 

Mississippi River At Herculaneum, Missouri

New Jefferson County Container Port Project Proceeding........

 

The plans for a new container port at Herculaneum, Missouri has taken another step forward, as the state legislature has allotted $25 million to assist in transforming Herculaneum's existing port which is currently used mostly for loading barges with sand. 

 

Jefferson County officials state that $25 million is around half of the funding needed for Phase I of the project, which will include the installation of three new cranes for loading and unloading new river vessels specifically designed to carry shipping containers along the Mississippi River.

 

The container vessels can carry considerably larger loads than barges, trucks or trains, reducing shipping costs and shipping times.  According to Derrick Good, the Jefferson County Port Authority President, one river container vessel can replace close to 2,400 semi-trucks........

 

Click here to read this news report from fox2now.com.  With Video.

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

News Release From BoatUS

 


FLORENCE, Ala., May 23, 2022 – Registration is closed and the field is set for college fishing’s longest running bass angling competition, the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops, to be held May 26-27. This is the 17th year the event will draw hundreds of college students from around the country vying for $30,000 in cash, prizes and contingencies.

If the student happens to have a vessel breakdown, run aground or accidentally run out gas, the nation’s largest on-water recreational boat towing fleet, TowBoatUS, will be there to ensure competitors don’t miss weigh-in.

With nearly 200 boats and 400 student competitors, the BoatUS competition is the pinnacle event of the season for the Association of Collegiate Anglers, the first organization to offer no-entry-fee tournaments for college students. Today, the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops has the largest national television reach and media coverage of any college bass fishing event in the U.S. This year’s Pickwick Lake action will air in late summer on Outdoor Action TV, one of the largest on-line streaming platforms for outdoor programming. It will also air on Pursuit Channel, World Fishing Network, and other regional networks in the fall. Daily results and videos can be found at collegiatebasschampionship.com.

The event kicks off May 24 at McFarland Park in Florence with an angler appreciation event and a star-studded angler and sponsor banquet May 25 before the competitor fleet heads out for two days of nation’s best bass fishing on Pickwick Lake which runs 50 miles from Wilson Dam in Florence, Alabama, to Pickwick Dam in Tennessee. Teams will also be competing for valuable points that count toward Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.


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This press release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click here

 

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Lake Mead Near Las Vegas, Nevada

More Sunken Relics Revealed By Receding Water Levels........

 

As the water level of Lake Mead continues to fall, more and more relics from the past are being revealed along the once underwater shoreline.  Over the weekend, boaters came across several boats and personal watercraft that has likely been underwater for years.

 

Travis Pardee shot photos and video of the vessels, including one boat that surfaced with it's bow pointed skyward.  These recently exposed wrecks follow the grislier discovery of human remains in barrels.

 

As of 2 pm Monday, the water level of Lake Mead was 1,049.66 feet above sea level, which is nearly 180 feet below full pool.  The Bureau of Reclamation reports that Lake Mead is on 30 percent full at this time........

 

Click here to read this news story from fox2now.com.  With Photos and Video.

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

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

 

Thursday/Blursday Open at 11 am
DJ Phil dance party at 6.
Friday Samurai 5@7
Saturday Teddy Mccready @2
Foreplay @7
Sunday DJ
Monday Copper Reign @2
Open Thursday through Monday at 11 am .
We are not taking reservations
May 26-May 30

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 19, 2022 - June 02, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

 

Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend

 

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

Sat & Sun...May 28, 29.. Plastic Kings

Mon............May 30..Rogers & Niehaus

click here for flyer

 

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Welcome Aboard and come cruise with us aboard the most elegant luxury yacht in all of Missouri. The newly renovated Miss Augusta offers daily public cruises, private charters, weddings and more from Augusta, Missouri.

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Sat.. June 4,,, Corn hole Tournament

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

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

Sunday, May 29...

Rockin the River w/Tony Campanella

click here

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

MONDAY

23 May 2022

 

It's World Turtle Day

 

National Safe Boating Week

May 21 - 27

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Some Sandbar

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

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

 

Sunday's Sunset

 

Boater's Boats

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......
 

Owner.. Eric Vines

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here


 

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

 

 Yesteryear's Pic of the Day

 

River Dawgs

Fishing with Newlin-Dog

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Pictures on this Day 2021 .... was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin

 

It's

"Newlin-Dog"

 

He got a piece of one in the air, had another jump onboard later but Newlin-dog bit it and threw him out front gate

 

Check out all of our River Dawgs....  click here

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

Summer is right around the corner.

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

 

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FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 18, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,257 members as of  05-2322.... click here and check it out.

 

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. 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

    River History....

 

May 23, 1902 in River History


A fishing party, including a Congressman and the President of the St. Louis Police Board, was camping by the Grand River when some local farmers stopped by the camp. The farmers noticed playing cards and reported the fishermen for gambling. On this date the fishermen were indicted.
 

Source: St. Charles mo. History.Just for Fun.

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "November 2022" 

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    

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

Mississippi River Infrastructure

Massman Wins Engineering Award For Work On Locks 24, 25........

 

The Massman Construction Company was recently awarded the prestigious Build America award presented by the Associated General Contractors of America for it's rehabilitation work on Locks 24 and 25 along the Mississippi River.  The Build America Award is regarded as the top civil engineering awards in the nation.

 

Lock and Dam No.24 at Clarksville, Missouri and Lock and Dam No.25 at Winfield, Missouri are owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District and are two of the most heavily used facilities along the Mississippi River.   The locks have been in operation for over 80 years and they required complex rehabilitations.

 

For quite some time, Massman has specialized in lock and dam rehabilitation projects.  Michael Massman says that the company does bridge work, dock work and heavy civil engineering, which includes lock and dam repair.  Massman adds that there isn't a lot of new lock and dam construction and most of the locks and dams they work on were constructed in the 1930s........

 

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

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

CAUTION !

 

Missouri River Tributaries

MSD:  Avoid 2 Maryland Heights Creeks After Force Main Break........

 

The Metropolitan Sewer District is working on repairing a broken force main sewer in Maryland Heights, Missouri, and in the meantime, they are advising the public to avoid Bonhomme Creek and Caulks Creek for the rest of the week.

 

The main break was discovered early Sunday afternoon in a field near John Pellet Court and Hog Hollow Road.  MSD says some pump stations may have shut down, increasing the odds of a wastewater overflow in the area.

 

The affected areas include Caulks Creek in a wooded area west of Crystal Spring Dr.,  Bonhomme Creek along the Monarch Chesterfield Levee trail behind Chesterfield Commons and other parts of Bonhomme Creek near Interstate 64........

 

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

 

Upcoming Event... Thursday, May 26, 2022

Opening Night

Grafton's Music in the Park......

 

Reposted from Grafton's Music in the Park Facebook.. click here

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

Longshot Saloon Grand Re-Opening

 Saturday, May 28, 2022
 

 

 

Illinois River Near Beardstown, Illinois

Traffic Reduction Planned For U.S. 67 Bridge........

 

Starting on Monday, traffic along the U.S. 67 Bridge spanning the Illinois River at Beardstown, Illinois will be reduced to allow construction crews to make repairs to the span.

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation says that for about two weeks, one lane will be open during the day while crews work.  During this time, flaggers will be used to control traffic.

 

Beginning on Monday, June 6th, traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by temporary signals.  IDOT will also have a 15 foot width restriction in place........

 

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

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

What's the Cost ?

 

Electric Barriers

Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal

 

 

                             Fishermen Against Asian Carp

Reposted from Alton Marina Facebook.. click here

 

Mississippi River Near Alma, Wisconsin

Towboat Collided With Lock and Dam No.4........

 

Saturday night, a towboat was stuck for several hours after crashing into Lock and Dam No.4 at Alma, Wisconsin.  According to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, the collision occurred just after 11 pm.

 

The Buffalo County Sheriff reports that a barge (tow)  was headed south along Mississippi River Pool 4 when the towboat lost control near Lock and Dam No.4 and collided with the dam.  There were no injuries reported and no indication of a fuel spill.

 

The Chief of Lock and Dam No.4 believes that the situation developed because of the strong current of the Mississippi River caused by high water levels.  The U.S. Coast Guard is inspecting the vessel for damage as well as the cause of the incident........

 

Click here to read this news report from fox9.com.  With Photos and Video.

 

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Ohio River Near Cincinnati, Ohio

Boaters Capture Waterspout On Video........

 

While Trolling The Internet....  We reeled in a short video captured by a boater along the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio that shows what appears to be a waterspout in the river during Saturday's storms....

 

Click here to check out this video from wlwt.com

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

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

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 19, 2022 - June 02, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

 

Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend

 

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

Sat & Sun...May 28, 29.. Plastic Kings

Mon............May 30..Rogers & Niehaus

click here for flyer

 

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Welcome Aboard and come cruise with us aboard the most elegant luxury yacht in all of Missouri. The newly renovated Miss Augusta offers daily public cruises, private charters, weddings and more from Augusta, Missouri.

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Sat.. June 4,,, Corn hole Tournament

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

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

Sunday, May 29...

Rockin the River w/Tony Campanella

click here

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

THE WEEKEND

SAT, SUN... 21, 22 May 2022

 

May 22 is National Maritime Day

 

National Safe Boating Week

May 21 - 27

 

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 Feb 28, 2021

Catch of the Day

Sun Pic

 

Click pic for larger view

 

 

The Catch of the Day ..... pictures were posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Rob Pendergrass

 

RiverBill says... Nice catch Rob !

 

 

Catch of the Day Page

Click here and check it out

Looking Back at 2019

 

Missouri River

at Florissant, Mo

Sun Pic

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Ellice Meyer

 

Spring 2022 is starting to feel like 2019.

Photo taken (June 2019) Flood of 2019, Missouri River at the end of New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant.

Ellice Meyer

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

at Portage des Sioux, Mo

Sat Pic

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

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

 

Pretty unique sunset after the storm! 

(on Thursday)

 

Boater's Boats

Sat Pic

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

     Boat of the Day .......
 

Owner.. Victoria R Koehler Loveall

 

Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....  Click here


Thursday Open @12 John Shanahan and crew @7
Friday DJ Phil dance party .... and karaoke
Saturday A.L.I. On the Tiki Deck @7
Sunday R&N @2
Congratulations to all our Orchard Farm graduates. We are very proud of you.
 

*music subject to change if raining*

 

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

 

 Yesteryear's Pic of the Day

 

Up bound to Grafton 2013

 

click pic to enlarge

 

Yesteryear's Pictures on this Day 2013 .... were sent to us by Capt'n John Reed

 

The Nina and Pinta at Portage Island

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

Summer is right around the corner.

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

www.RiverBills.com

Featured Classifieds

Added Sunday

The Patrriot Trolley Bus....

 

Reposted from The Patriot Trolley Facebook.. click here

 

Added Sunday

Waterways Infrastructure

St. Louis Region Anticipating Flood Of Public Works Projects.........

 

St. Louis area general contractor Alberici Constructors Inc. is expecting an influx of work following the recent approval of the $1 trillion federal infrastructure deal.

 

Alberici, who had performed major repairs and upgrades to Lock and Dam No. 25 along the Mississippi River at Winfield, Missouri in 2020, is anticipating taking on more public works projects across the nation.

 

Back in November, the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law.  It is a maintenance fund that provides an infusion of cash for the maintenance of U.S. infrastructure........

 

Click here to read this news article from stltoday.com.  With Video.

 

Added Sunday

Mississippi River Shipping

Mississippi River Stakeholders Call For Increased Food Security........

 

The Mayors of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, the Soy Transportation Coalition and the Port of South Louisiana recently hosted a virtual press conference to call on U.S. legislators to make food security issues a higher priority.

 

Scott Gerlt, chief economist for the American Soybean Association says that the U.S. is fortunate to have plentiful food production despite the challenges of war, weather and trade policies.

 

Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says that it is crucial that the U.S. guarantees our food transportation system, namely inland waterways, roads, bridges and railways are as efficient and reliable as possible in order to connect supply with demand........

 

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

Added Sunday

New Facebook Link

Illinois River Photos....

 

Check It Out !

Reposted from Illinois River Photos Facebook.. click here

 

Sad News

Dawn Bethman Has Passed Away.....


Obituary
Dawn Behrens Bethmann, of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of 61. Cherished daughter of Leonard and Lois Behrens; devoted mother of Brittani (Cody) Wright and Jake Bethmann; loving grandmother of Lucas, Landon, Alia, Natalie and Andrew; dear sister of Lynn Behrens and Jamie (Doug) Meyer; beloved aunt of Anthony and great-aunt of Jensen.

Dawn loved her family very much. She was a proud mother and a dedicated grandma and sister. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She felt a passion to help people and worked for many years as a caregiver. She also volunteered for Toys for Tots every year

Dawn had a young soul and her family remembers her fun spirit. She had a need for adventure and loved the outdoors. She enjoyed swimming and was known for her backflips and cliff diving. Dawn loved her “Arkansas Lake Family” and “River Family” like her own. She loved playing BINGO and loved to socialize. Dawn was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Memorials may be made in Dawn's name to to a Charity of the Donor's Choice

October 18, 1960 - May 12, 2022, Born in St. Louis, MO, Resided in St. Charles, MO

Visitation: Baue Cave Springs, 3950 West Clay, 63301
Friday May 20, 2022 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Funeral Service: Baue Cave Springs, 3950 West Clay, 63301
Saturday May 21, 2022 11:30am

 

Reprinted from Baue Funeral Home... click here

June 18th, 25th and July 2nd

Land of Lincoln Power Squadron Boating ABC's

America's Boating Course......

 

www.lolps.org

www.facebook.com/lolps.d20

 

Help Wanted

Wanna get paid for drivng a boat??

Do you like to help people??

If so, TowBoat U.S. Port Charles may have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone to be available for callouts Monday through Friday. A Coast Guard License OUPV or higher is required and a towing endorsement is preferred.

If you are interested in such an opportunity, call Terry at 314 607 8767

 

FaceBook Page... click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED MAY 18, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Zone 24 (Mile 301.1 – Mile 273.4).
Towing vessels are advised to favor the center of the channel and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake, based on prevailing conditions, to minimize wake damage to personal property. Towboat operators should be experienced in high water operations, exercise caution in all passing and meeting situations and be mindful of all charted bridge navigational clearances. Downstreaming operations arenot recommended. Drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions. Buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain cautious while transiting.

MILE 190.8 - BRIDGE PUBLIC NOTICE
I-270 Highway Bridge Replacement; A public notice has been issued for the construction of the I-270 Highway Bridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 190.8, at St. Louis, Missouri. The public notice can be viewed at the following website: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/bridges/publicNotices//D08rPN904-22_I270HighwayBridge_UpperMississippiRiver.pdf. Comments will be received through June 11, 2022.
 

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following zones are in the high water watch phase in accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex:
  Copperas (Mile 145.5 – Mile 129.0),
  Havana (Mile 128.9 – Mile 102.0),
  Beardstown (Mile 101.9 – Mile 80.3),
  Meredosia (Mile 80.2 – Mile 50.0),
Mariners should exercise caution and minimize wake in all high water zones. The laying-up on saturated levees is prohibited. Mariners should be experienced in high water operations. Mariners should remain vigilant to an increase in debris and maneuver appropriately. Be aware that a
buildup of debris in fleeting areas may have occurred and take appropriate action to prevent barge breakaways. Exercise caution in all passing/meeting situations as swift current may be present. Navigation buoys may have been dragged off station, so remain alert while transiting.
 

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Page

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

We have 11,246 members as of  05-22-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

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

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

 

 

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

    River History....

 

 


May 21, 1804 in River History


Lewis and Clark launched their expedition from St. Charles in a keelboat at 3:30 pm. St. Charles was the last established American town they would visit for more than two and a half years.

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "November 2022" 

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    

 

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

The Amphitheater Will Make Show Announcements Next Week.........

 

The Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater intends to make a major show announcement next week.  The announcement will be of a major national act that will be scheduled for this summer.

 

According to Jordan Atkins, the vice chairman of the Alton Amphitheater Commission, he is quite excited for the upcoming season with the summer schedule nearing completion.

 

Atkins says that they have their fingers crossed as they are trying to sign one more national act.  He notes that they are working towards two national acts, if not for this year, then for next year........

 

Click here to read thins news article from thetelegraph.com.  W

ith Photo.

Upcoming Event.... Saturday, May 28, 2022

Grand Re-Opening of Longshot Saloon

Longshot Marina

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

Reposted from Longshot Saloon Facebook.. click here

 

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Free Vessel Safety Check

Port Charles & North Shore

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

Longshot Saloon Grand Re-Opening

 Saturday, May 28, 2022
 

 

 

More Info

 

Illinois River At Hardin, Illinois

The Barefoot Restaurant Poised To Make A Comeback........

 

The former Barefoot Restaurant in Hardin, Illinois had closed several years ago following repeated flooding events, but now, the establishment's new owners are poised to open the new Barefoot Restaurant in the former Illini Medical Building on Water Street.

 

Owners Kelly and Phil Sievers and Brian and Cathy Matthews intend to offer the original recipe fish fritters, fried chicken and other favorites from the original location, supplemented with fresh baked goods and new specials.

 

Kelly Sievers says that the original owners, Judy Herter, her son Tony and his wife Kelly have been most helpful in getting the revitalized Barefoot Restaurant up and running,  Barring any major hiccups, the Barefoot Restaurant at 106 Water Street in Hardin should be opening in mid-June........

 

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

 

 

Mississippi River At Jefferson County, Missouri

Missouri Port Acquires $25 Million State Grant For Container Facility........

 

Earlier this month, the Jefferson County Port Authority announced the acquisition of a $25 million grant from the state of Missouri for the development of a container facility along the Mississippi River just south of St. Louis.

 

The allocated funds will be used to purchase the necessary equipment for American Patriot Holding to begin their container-on-vessel service and further develop the port.

 

Jefferson County Executive Dennis Gannon says that they are pleased that legislators with the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate have included $25 million in state funding for Jefferson County Ports un the budget........

 

Click here to read more from waterwaysjournal.net.

 With Photo.

 

 

 

We offer full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom & stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used parts department, an accessories department, as well as many other services to suit everyone's boating needs.

We continue to display our Yamaha Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage & Haul Rite trailers

 

St. Charles Boat & Motor website      St. Charles Boat & Motor Facebook

 

 

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Mississippi River Near Grafton, Illinois

Sip, Sample & Stroll Details Have Been Released........

 

Organizers have announced the details behind the Sip, Sample & Stroll event set for May 21, 2022 in Grafton, Illinois.  Tickets for this event are $40 per person and are available online at graftonilchamber.com or through the Jersey County Business Association.

 

The City of Grafton and the Jersey County Business Association are hosting the 2nd annual Sip, Sample and Stroll event.  It will be held from 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday, May 21.

 

Eight Grafton businesses will be offering samples, including:

 

○  Aeries Resort

○  Bloody Bucket

○  Grafton Harbor Arrr Bar

○  Grafton Oyster Bar

○  Grafton Pub

○  Grafton Winery

○  Hawg Pit

○  Third Chute Bar & Grill

 

Click here to read more from thetelegraph.com. 

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Missouri River Relief

Washington River Festival & Missouri River Cleanup

Missouri River at Washington, Mo

 

Reprinted from Missouri River Relief. click here

 

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Upcoming Event... Saturday, June 18, 2022

Clarksville Boat Club Lunch Function

Mississippi River at Clarksville, Mo

 

Reposted from Clarksville Boat Club Facebook.. click here

 

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

 

3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here

 

Alton Marina

Mississippi River at Alton, IL

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

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

 

Thurs..Open @12 John Shanahan and crew @7
Fri.. DJ Phil dance party ..ftu and karaoke
Sat.. A.L.I. On the Tiki Deck @7
Sun.. R&N @2


 

 

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

 

Cedar Hill Resort

Mississippi River

1 mile below Winfield Dam

 

Closed and For Sale

Contact Jay at 618 772 5766

 

 

Con Trios Yacht Club

 

Saturday...June 4, 2022

Champagne Brunch, Yacht Club of St. Louis

Click here for more info

 

 

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

 

Open for the Season

 

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

 

*****NEW BAR HOURS*****
****STARTING MAY 18TH****
Wednesdays and Fridays we will open at 3pm
***NEW KITCHEN HOURS***
****STARTING MAY 18th****
Wednesdays and Fridays we will open at 3pm
*ALL OTHER HOURS STAY THE SAME*

 

$1.50 can beer during all televised Cardinal games

 

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 12 PM
2022 Car Show

Click here for more info

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for May 19, 2022 - June 02, 2022... 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

 

 

The Grafton Ferry is open for the season

 

Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough traffic.

 

The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
 

 

 

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Open 9-5, 7 days a week

 

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
 

John's Boat Harbor

Mississippi River at UMR 231.8

 

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

 

Being rebuilt in same location

 

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

 

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

 

Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend

 

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

Sat & Sun...May 28, 29.. Plastic Kings

Mon............May 30..Rogers & Niehaus

click here for flyer

 

 

Join us this Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day!
Ladies, enjoy a delicious cocktail🍹 on the water! You deserve it
JBaker Live is looking forward to providing the live music 2-6pm!
 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am


 

 

Miss Augusta

Sailing out of the Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

Welcome Aboard and come cruise with us aboard the most elegant luxury yacht in all of Missouri. The newly renovated Miss Augusta offers daily public cruises, private charters, weddings and more from Augusta, Missouri.

 

Cruise Calendar

 

Polestar Boating Center

Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough 221.5

 

 

Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough

 

Gas Dock is Open

 

Port Charles Harbor

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Dardenne Slough at 221.5

 


Port Charles Harbor, A Full Service Marina Located On The Beautiful Mississippi River! 60 Ton Marine Travel Lift. 636.250.BOAT www.portcharlesharbor.com

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Fri... May 20, 2022 Luau Lenny

 

 

Sat.. June 4,,, Corn hole Tournament

Click here for more info

 

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
 

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

 

Woodland Marina

UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

Yacht Club of St. Louis

Mississippi River

At UMR 225 On Dardenne Slough

 

 

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

Sunday, May 29...

Rockin the River w/Tony Campanella

click here

 

 

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 Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 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.................................. Opening May27 Full Time
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. Open
Bluff City Grill ........................................ Open
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... Open
Cedar Hill Resort................................ Closed & For Sale
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ Open
Froges Bar & Grill.............................. Open
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... Open
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. Open
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... Being rebuilt in same location
Longshot Saloon................................ Scheduled to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

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