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~~~~~~ RiverBills Archives~~~~~~
August 2022

08-01-2022 - 08-10-2022

 

A WEBSITE FOR THE  BOATING COMMUNITY 

OF THE 

MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, MERAMEC AND KASKASKIA RIVERS

 

 WEDNESDAY

 10 AUGUST 2022

 

National Water Quality Month

National Fishing Month

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021

Welcome Muddy Water Marine Detail to RiverBills.com!

 

Muddy Water Marine Detail

Serving Pool 26 (St. Charles County) and Lake Saint Louis. 

 

Mobile Marine Detail Services include: General Cleaning, Washing & Waxing, Compounding and Polishing, Bilge and Compartment Cleaning, and Acid Washing.

(636) 328-1644


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US FISH & WILDLIFE Boat

Streets of St. Charles

 

 

 

Latter in the evening photo

 

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The  Picture of the Day.....  happened yesterday evening 

 

Spotted this

US FISH & WILDLIFE Boat

Parked at the Streets of St. Charles yesterday evening

Smelled real fishy and a bit like gasoline

 

Look at all that netting !

Has to be used around the Flying Carp...

 

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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

Blessing of the Fleet History

The 2014 Blessing of the Fleet Parade

Portage des Sioux, Mo

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The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2014.....

 

Father Banken Blessing the boats

as they pass Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine.

Jess and Sherri looking on

 

This year's Blessing of the Fleet is Saturday, August 20th

click here for flyer

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

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

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 336.5 and 336.0, LaGrange. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

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  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,805 members as of  08-10-22.... 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..

Delivered right to you mailbox in a few short days

River History....

August 10, 2018 in River History


The main lock at Melvin Price Lock and Dam 26 was re-opened to traffic after a lengthy repairs to the lift gates that occurred on July 6, 2018.


Tows were lined up for miles up and down the Mississippi River waiting to lock thru the smaller auxiliary chamber where they had to split into two to lock thru.


 

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "February 2023" 

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

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

Upcoming Events... Sunday, August 14, 2022

Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine Clean Up Day

Mississippi River at Portage des Sioux, Mo....

 

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

 

 

Sat, Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

 

Help Wanted

Frog's Bar & Grill

Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Reposted from Froge's Bar & Grill Facebook.. click here

 

Friday, August 19, 2022

Blessing of the Fleet Pre- Party

Sioux Harbor, Portage des Sioux, Mo

 

 

Blessing Of The Fleet pre-party at Portage Des Sioux Harbor. Middle dock sponsored by 3rd Chute Bar and Grill we will have the beer trailer and the bar on the dock serving up free beers and drinks.feel free to bring your own and we will be providing food till gone.also we will have a DJ karaoke on the houseboat event kicks off around 5 should be a great time come on out and check out the harbor and enjoy the party

 

 

Reposted from Wayne Draper Facebook.. click here

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

The American Countess Stopped In Alton........

 

While Trolling The Internet....  We reeled in a photo showing the American Countess riverboat docked along the Alton riverfront on Tuesday.  The riverboat arrived on Monday, and after a day of sight-seeing around Alton, the passengers disembarked on Tuesday morning.  Crewmembers on Tuesday were loading the baggage of new passengers prior to shoving off on a new cruise....

 

Click here to check out this photo from thetelegraph.com

 

A Crew From Scott Air Force Base

River Clean Up.....

 

Reposted from Missouri Department of Transportation Facebook.. click here

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

Report:  Missouri Home To One Of The Best Boating Lakes........

 

A travel website called The Getaway recently posted a report ranking the Lake of the Ozarks as the second-best boating lake in the United States, second only to Shasta Lake in California.

 

The Getaway left the following review on the Lake of the Ozarks:


“With more than 1,150 miles of shoreline and a surface area of 55,000 acres, this lake in central Missouri in the Ozark Mountains is truly a boater’s paradise. This may be a manmade lake, but the spectacular scenery is some of Mother Nature’s best work. Waterfront condos, RV parks, and resorts line much of the coastal area around the lake, but there are also quiet coves perfect for fishing and enjoying a quiet day on the lake. Speed boating is a popular sport here, with major boating events, such as AquaPalooza and The Shootout, attracting thousands of boaters each summer."........

 

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

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Table Rock Lake Near Branson, Missouri

Low Lake Levels, Trees Causing Issues For Boaters........

 

The level of Table Rock Lake near Branson, Missouri has fallen to the lowest summers levels during the last few summers.  Lake officials are saying that boaters must be extra cautious as the water levels are low enough that trees are beginning to show just below the surface.

 

According to TowBoatUS Manager Andrew Fennema this past weekend was quite busy.  He says that he was in the middle of a tow when he received a call from a family that had struck a tree and their boat was taking on water.

 

Boaters are also noting that islands and gravel bars are appearing.  Fennema says that over the past few years, normal lake levels have been in the 918 - 920 range.  Currently, it is in 913 range........

 

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

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Boat Manufacturer

BRP Introduces New Boats, Engines........

 

This week, BRP introduced several products, including two Rotax outboards and new Manitou and Alumacraft boats, as well as an electric hydrofoil board called Sea-Doo Rise.

 

The Rotax outboard engines will be offered in 115 and 150 horsepower ratings and will be partially submerged and hidden under the Manitou and Alumacraft boats they will be shipped with.

 

The Manitou brand has announced the release of two new pontoon boats alongside the Rotax outboards.  The Manitou Cruise will be offered in lengths of 20, 22 and 24 feet.  The Manitou Explore will be offered in 20, 24 and 26 foot lengths........

 

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

 

Check out BRP Brands website... click here

 

 

News Release From BoatUS

 


SPRINGFIELD, Va. August 9, 2022 – Gadgets may make good holiday gifts. However, for a boater, having 24/7 on-the-water help just a call away is much better. Like belonging to an auto club for recreational boat owners, a BoatUS Unlimited Towing Membership provides professional on-water towing services by the TowBoatUS fleet ─ the nation’s largest network. It’s the perfect gift for the boater that continues to give all year long.

A BoatUS Towing Membership takes care of the unexpected problems such as engine breakdowns, dead batteries, running out of fuel or running aground. Tows back to the launch ramp, home dock or marina are included for one low price. Boaters without BoatUS towing services face costs averaging more than $850 per incident.

For saltwater boaters, an annual membership is just $165 per year, while freshwater boaters pay just $99. Calling for on-water assistance is made easy with BoatUS App, which connects a boater to the closest local towing captain, speeding response times.

All memberships include more than 25 valuable benefits and exclusive discounts as well as a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine. BoatUS also fights for boat owner’s rights on Capitol Hill, and supports boating safety and clean water through the BoatUS Foundation.

Visit BoatUS.com/Gifts to purchase.


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

 

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

Click here for more information

 

 

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

 

2022 Blessing of the Fleet 

Saturday, August 20, 2022

 

Click here for flyer

 

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Shrine Clean Up Day...click here

 

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

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

 

Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run

Sunday, Aug 21, 2022.. click here

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Aug 4, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

                              With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

August Events... click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 


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

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

 TUESDAY

 09 AUGUST 2022

 

National Water Quality Month

National Fishing Month

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021

Welcome Muddy Water Marine Detail to RiverBills.com!

 

Muddy Water Marine Detail

Serving Pool 26 (St. Charles County) and Lake Saint Louis. 

 

Mobile Marine Detail Services include: General Cleaning, Washing & Waxing, Compounding and Polishing, Bilge and Compartment Cleaning, and Acid Washing.

(636) 328-1644


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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

 

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The  Featured Pictures of the Day.....  were posted by Ann Baalman

 

The American Duchess

and

Beautiful Skies

 

 

 

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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

 

Catch of the Day

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2021.....was sent to us by Claudia Burris who hails out of Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick, Mo.

 

Hi Bill,
Dale Schlemper and Charles Strickland (we call him Junior) hold up a 90-pound catfish and display three 60-pounders they caught on the mighty Mississippi near Hoppie’s Marina!

 

Great photo by Lisa Schlemper.

 

See you on the river!
 

Claudia Burris

Catch of the Day Page

Click here and check it out

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

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

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 336.5 and 336.0, LaGrange. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

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  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,802 members as of  08-09-22.... 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....

09 August 1805 in River History


Lt. Zebulon Pike left St. Louis on August 9, 1805 with a small detachment of men and headed up the Mississippi River in search of it's source. He reached St. Anthony Falls in late September the same year. His search for the headwaters was unsuccessful, but he recorded topographical observations, noted populations and residence of Indian tribes to identify possible locations for military posts.


 

 

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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    

 

 

 

 

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

 

Golden Eagle Ferry Update

 

Reposted from Calhoun Ferry Company Facebook.. click here

 

Upcoming Events... Saturday...September 3, 2022

Reggae Days On The River

Two Branch Island....

 

 

Hey River Rats and everyone in pool 26! We’re having a reggae days on the River! Located on Two Branch Beach Saturday September 3, 2022!
There will be music and fun! Bring all your beads, Rastafarian themed hats, and flags! All are welcome

Reprinted from Reggae Days On The River.. click here

 

Upcoming Events... Saturday...September 17, 2022

Freedom Flotilla & Patriot Parade

Illinois Great River Road

 

 

Come by Land or by Sea and fly your flags with us from Alton to Grafton on Saturday, Sept 17!
•We will gather at 10am near the Alton Bridge by water or in the Argosy Casino parking lot by land.
•Expect to head towards Grafton at 10:30 (time may vary depending on turnout.)
•Fly our stars and stripes as we make our way side by side along the Mississippi River and Great River Road to the Grafton Flag by 12pm for the Pledge of Allegiance.

For more info.. click here

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

 

 

Sat, Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

 

Photo from a frame of the Mississippi Digital Magazine Video

click here

 

August 11-13, 2022

Mississippi River At Port Bryan, IL and LeClaire, Iowa
Tug-Of-War Across The River.......
 

LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois are preparing for their annual tug-of-war across the Mississippi River. The tug teams will be pulling 2,700 feet and 680 pounds of rope across the river.

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Upcoming Events  Saturday, September 17, 2022

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

The Alton Amphitheater Will Host Earthtones Festival........

 

This year, the 16th annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival will be returning to the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, which is just a short walk from the Alton Marina.  The event is slated for September 17, 2022 from noon until 10 pm. 

 

Over the past several years, the event had been held on Broadway.  The riverfront event will feature food vendors, musical acts and the atmosphere that made it so popular in the past. 

 

Dan Herkert, the Amphitheater Committee Chairman says that music will again be a big part of the event, with Grateful Dead tribute band, Jake's Leg headlining the event........

 

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

 

 

 

Mississippi River Cruising

New Mississippi River Boat Delivered Ahead Of Schedule........

 

American Cruise Lines recently announced that their newest riverboat, American Symphony, passed it's sea trials last week and the cruise line has take delivery from the builder, Chesapeake Shipbuilding.

 

The vessel is the fifth in American Cruise Line's new series of boats and the 15th small vessel built by Chesapeake for the cruise provider.  The 175 passenger vessel is scheduled to depart on it's first voyage on August 27th from New Orleans.  They intend to christen the vessel on August 30th in Natchez, Mississippi.

 

Charles B. Robertson, President and CEO of American Cruise Lines says that on the river, smaller is better.  He adds that they are looking forward to American Symphony's first season on the river as well as the introduction of it's sister ship, American Serenade in early 2023........

 

Click here to read this news report from cruiseradio.net.  With Photos.

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Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri

Musical Event

Blues At The Arch Event Returning To The Riverfront.......

 

After a two year hiatus, the musical event, Blues at the Arch Festival is returning to the St. Louis Riverfront this weekend.  The past two year's festivals were held in a virtual format.

 

According to Camille Brooks with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the Blues at the Arch Festival will be held at the north gateway of the Gateway Arch National Park adjacent to the Eads Bridge and Laclede's Landing.

 

Brooks says that the event will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday and it is free thanks to a multitude of sponsors and donors, however, food, drink and the Sunday Brunch require payment.......

 

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

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Mississippi River At Cape Girardeau, Missouri

City's Floodwall Getting a Facelift........

 

The City of Cape Girardeau will soon have a cleaner riverwall for the residents and visitors to look at, as crews with Burrows Pressure Wash are removing years of dirt and grime with a pressure washer.

 

Larry Burrows says that they are cleaning the floodwall and making it look a bit nicer because there are plans for a new hotel by the casino   He adds that the wall looks as good as it did when new.

 

Burrows stated that the city has been good about keeping things up and making the city look nice.  Burrows said that there is approximately 2,200 feet of water to clean........

 

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

 

 

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

Click here for more information

 

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

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

 

Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run

Sunday, Aug 21, 2022.. click here

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Aug 4, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

                              With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

August Events... click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 


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

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

 MONDAY

 08 AUGUST 2022

 

National Water Quality Month

National Fishing Month

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021

Welcome Muddy Water Marine Detail to RiverBills.com!

 

Muddy Water Marine Detail

Serving Pool 26 (St. Charles County) and Lake Saint Louis. 

 

Mobile Marine Detail Services include: General Cleaning, Washing & Waxing, Compounding and Polishing, Bilge and Compartment Cleaning, and Acid Washing.

(636) 328-1644


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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The  Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Claudia Burris

 

 

Hi Bill,


Dave Loudenback helps pull in Ed and Judy Lang’s Bertram Yacht at Harbor Point Yacht Club. The Langs recently bought the boat in Michigan to replace the 4588 Bayliner that burned in the big fire in January.

 

Welcome back to Harbor Point, Ed and Judy!
 

Claudia Burris

 

River Dawgs

 

 Larger view not available

 

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

 

New river dog

"Reece"

Tyler Stanley and Anna Stanley she is a cutie going to be fun to watch her grow

 

 

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

 

To get your River Dawg featured on RiverBills.com

just e-mail your favorite photo to riverbill@prodigy.net

 

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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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

 

RiverBoat

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2019....was sent to us by Capt'n Mike Stanczak.

 

Hey Bill,

I took some pictures of the riverboat Monday night. I think it's the American Queen but I'm not sure.

Mike

 

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List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

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Mississippi River

 

Water Levels Alton to Quincy......

click here for current readings

 

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 336.5 and 336.0, LaGrange. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

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" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,793 members as of  08-08-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

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

 

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River History....


August 8, 1842 in River History


The Malta tore her hull open on a “sawyer” and sank in just over a minute in the Missouri River. This happened at a bend in the river and later a town grew up there which was named Malta Bend.
TRIVIA: The Malta has been located and is being recovered from the mud which has hidden her for many years. She and her cargo are destined to become part of a museum.


Source:This day in Missouri History, writer Ross Malone

 

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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    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Tennessee River In Decatur County, Tennessee

One Dead, Two Missing After Boat/Barge Collision.......

 

Officials are reporting that on Saturday Evening, one person was killed and two people are missing following a collision between a barge and a recreational boat along the Tennessee River.

 

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that there were three people aboard the Baja vessel when it collided with the barge at around 9 pm.  A 57 year old woman was later found dead and recovered from the river.

 

Responders are still searching for two men, an 18 year old and a 20 year old, that went missing after the collision.  Investigators are looking into the incident and no further information has been released as of Sunday........

 

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

ith Photo.

ith Photos.

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

 

 

Sat, Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

 

Photo from a frame of the Mississippi Digital Magazine Video

click here

 

August 11-13, 2022

Mississippi River At Port Bryan, IL and LeClaire, Iowa
Tug-Of-War Across The River.......
 

LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois are preparing for their annual tug-of-war across the Mississippi River. The tug teams will be pulling 2,700 feet and 680 pounds of rope across the river.

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Can Sharks Survive In The Mississippi River?

 

A recent study has revealed the possibility that a certain shark subspecies may be capable of swimming up the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico.  The report looks at two documented reports of shark sightings, a 1937 incident on Alton, Illinois and another in 1995 near Rush Island, Missouri.

 

These reports caught the interest of Paleontologist Dr. Ryan Shell, a research associate at the Cincinnati Museum Center.  He teamed up with Nick Gardner, a West Virginia University Potomac State College librarian to study historical records to rule out hoaxes and misidentifications.

 

Scientists note that the bull shark is able to adapt to living in freshwater environments including lakes and rivers.  This particular species of shark can feed on whatever food source is present, including other fish.  Other species of shark can only survive in saltwater........

 

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

 

Asian Carp Update

22 Pound Silver Carp Caught In Lake Calumet, Mere Miles From Lake Michigan........

 

On Friday, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources reported that an invasive silver carp was removed from Lake Calumet earlier in the week.  The 22 pound, 38 inch long carp was caught by crews working with the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

 

Even though the carp was caught in waters just seven miles from Lake Michigan, it's capture wasn't an indication that the invasive species are reproducing beyond electric barriers intended to keep them from entering the Greta Lakes.

 

The invasive Asian carp can grow to over 100 pounds and four feet in length.  Thanks to their size and rapid reproduction rates, the Asian carp are a threat to the food chain supporting Great Lakes fish........

 

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

 

Mississippi River Near Granite City, Illinois

Left Lanes Closing On Chain Of Rocks Bridge This Week........

 

Officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation have announced that they will be closing down the left lanes in both directions along the Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks Bridge spanning the Mississippi River near Granite City, Illinois.

 

Starting Monday, crews will be working on the westbound lanes from 8:30 am to 5 pm in order to perform critical bridge deck repairs.  They expect to be completed by Wednesday, weather permitting.

 

Starting Wednesday, work is scheduled to begin on the eastbound left hand lanes.  Again, work will be carried out from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and weather permitting should be completed by Thursday........

 

Click here to read more from theintelligencer.com. 

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Lake Mead Near Las Vegas, Nevada

More Human Remains Found As Lake Levels Fall........

 

On Sunday, authorities reported that more human remains have been discovered at the drought ravaged Lake Mead National Recreation Area near Las Vegas, Nevada. 

 

This marks the fourth time since May that human remains have been revealed by receding water levels along the Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.

 

The National Park Service says that rangers were called out the reservoir at around 11 am Saturday morning after skeletal remains were discovered at Swim Beach.  Rangers and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police dive team recovered the remains........

 

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

 

 

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

Click here for more information

 

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

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

 

Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run

Sunday, Aug 21, 2022.. click here

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Aug 4, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

                              With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

August Events... click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 


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

 

Check us out at www.tworiversmarina.com
 

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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

 THE WEEKEND

 SAT, SUN..06, 07 AUGUST 2022

 

National Water Quality Month

National Fishing Month

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021

River Dawgs

Sun Pic

 Larger view not available

 

The River Dawg Photo of the Day.....  was sent to us by Ashely Ranzini

 

Mississippi River at Winfield, Mo
Captain Ashley

 and first mate

"Finely"

 

 

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

 

To get your River Dawg featured on RiverBills.com

just e-mail your favorite photo to riverbill@prodigy.net

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sun Pic

 Click pic to enlarge

 

The Featured Picture of the Day.....  was posted by Marty Mckay a few days ago

 

 

Check out more of Marty's photos on her website...

click here

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat Pic

 

click pic to enlarge

 

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

 

Friday Ride
 

Thursday DJ Phil karaoke party @6
Friday Samurai 5 @7
Saturday @2 Teddy MCCready
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos

 

 

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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

Sat Pic

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2021....was sent to us byCapt'n Tim Crawford

 

Richard, Toni, Mary and Carl at the

Grand Opening of 3rd Chute West

last year

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

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

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

Added Sunday

Upcoming Events.....Saturday, September 10, 2022

Two Rivers Marina

Classic & Antique Boat Show....

Reposted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.. click here

 

Sunday Picture

Illinois Waterways

Volunteers Sought To Protect Mussel Populations........

 

For more than a decade, volunteers with the Illinois RiverWatch program, which is part of the National Greta Rivers Research & Education Center, has been keeping tabs on mussel populations within the Upper Sangamon River.

 

Last year, the Illinois RiverWatch program began a new 10-year project in collaboration with the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy, the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the St. Louis Zoo with funding from the Living Earth Collaborative.

 

Danelle Haake, Stream Ecologist and Director of Illinois RiverWatch says that over this summer, volunteers are needed to help collect and identify mussel species.........

 

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

 

From Wikipedia

The Sangamon River is a principal tributary of the Illinois River, approximately 246 miles (396 km) long, in central Illinois in the United States. It drains a mostly rural agricultural area between Peoria and Springfield.. click here

 

Sunday Picture

Lake Of The Ozarks

Scooters Rental Opens, Offers Gas Dock, Boat Rental And More........

 

Back in June, Scooters Rentals opened up at the 4 Mile Marker on the site of the long closed restaurant, The Duck.  The business has quickly become a one-stop shop for boat rentals, gas and snacks on the lake.

 

Beth Randall and her husband Tom were frequent visitors to the lake before making their moving there in October 2021.  Beth says that the legacy is important to them, and they hope to build off of those memories.

 

While Beth swore that they would never be in the restaurant industry, after seeing the property, they saw that there was a legacy that had to be upheld.  Currently, the Randalls are in the process of restoring the restaurant portion of The Duck.  They expect to be opening next summer........

 

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

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 336.5 and 336.0, LaGrange. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,785 members as of  08-07-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

 

 

Sat, Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

 

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....

 

A drawing of C. S. S. Arkansas by R. G. Skerrett


August 6, 1862 in River History


The American Civil War: The Confederate ironclad CSS Arkansas is scuttled on the Mississippi River after suffering catastrophic engine failure near Baton Rouge, Louisiana


Source: Wikipedia

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "February 2023" 

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

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Upper Missouri River Basin

Long-Term Drought Conditions Remain........

 

Over the past two months, the runoff into the Upper Missouri River Basin has improved, however, it is not enough to overcome the long-term drought that is persisting in much of the basin.

 

The July Runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa was 3.2 million acre-feet, which is 98 percent on normal and 0.7 million acre-feet than was forecasted for last month. 

 

The increase has led to an annual runoff forecast of 20.6 million acre-feet, which is eighty percent of the yearly average runoff, and a 0.6 percent increase over last month's forecast........

 

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

ith Photos.

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Con Trios Yacht Club

Two Branch Bash

 

Reposted from Con Trios Yacht Club.. click here

 

Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Reposted from Two Rivers marina Facebook.. click here

 

Missouri River Paddlers

 

Reposted from Missouri River Brewery Trail Facebook.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Copi Update

Illinois Dept of natural Resources...

 

Reposted from

Fishermen Against Asian Carp / Illinois Department of Conservation  Facebook.. click here

 

Illinois River Near Bath, Illinois

15th Redneck Fishing Tournament This Weekend........

 

This weekend, hundreds of anglers are heading to the tiny village of Bath, Illinois to participate in a unique fishing event, the Redneck Fishing Tournament.  The event originated as a way to control the invasive Asian carp, and has grown from there.

 

10 year participant John Patterson says that Bath has turned the invasive carp problem into a community celebration.  He says that teams come from all over to participate in the event.  Some teams event don costumes.

 

This year's Redneck Fishing Tournament is raising funds for two causes.  Some of the funds raised will help local homeless veterans as it has for several years, and some will go towards breast cancer research and resources. Tournament founder Betty DeFord is currently battling breast cancer for the second time........

 

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

 

Mississippi River Near Buras, Louisiana

Over 600 Catfish Seized In Illegal Fishing Bust........

 

On Wednesday, five Mississippi men were cited and facing fines and possible jail time after wildlife agents caught them with several hundred catfish along the Mississippi River near the Empire Locks at Buras, Louisiana.

 

The agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries found the men fishing  along the levee and after checking their coolers, found them to be in possession of 665 blue catfish.  This is more than six times the daily limit  of 100 per Louisiana law.

 

The men were ticketed for violations including keeping too many catfish and fishing without a license.  The fish were seized and donated to Hunters for the Hungry, a Baton Rouge -based organization that feeds the needy........

 

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

Boat Retailer

OneWater Marine Releases Third Quarter Results........

 

OneWater Marine reports higher revenue, same-store sales, profit and profit margins for their fiscal third quarter of 2022.  The company also increased their full year guidance.

 

Revenue for the third quarter, which ended on June 30th was $568.9 million, compared to $404.2 million during the same quarter of fiscal 2021.  Net income increased to $64.5 million from 51.6 million.

 

Same store sales rose by 12 percent and the gross profit margin increased by 90 basis points to 32.3 percent.. One Water also announced that they have increased their full year guidance to a range of $230 - $240 million........

 

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

 

Check out OneWater Marine website... click here

 

 

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

Click here for more information

 

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Thur..08-4-22.. DJ Phil karaoke party @6
Fri..08-05-22.. Samurai 5 @7
Sat..08-06-22..Teddy MCCready @2
Sun..08-07-22..Robert Perry and the Mojos

 

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

 

Sat... Aug 6, 2022

Two Branch bash

Click here for flyer

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

08-01-22...Thank you to our amazing friends Jessica and Bobby we are on vacation and they are running the store.

 

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

 

Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run

Sunday, Aug 21, 2022.. click here

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Aug 4, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Top Shelf Bourbon Flights begin 7-23-22..$25

Click here for more info

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

Sat...8-6-22.. Ruby Leigh 2-6

Sun..8-7-22.. Madd Hoss Jackson.. 2-6

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Sat..8-6-22..Rumors..2-6pm

Sun..8-7-22..Kevin Gruen.. 2-6pm

 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

                              With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Fri..8-5-22.. Luau Lenny..6-9:30pm

Sat..8-6-22.. Fun with Cats..

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

August Events... click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

08-06-22... Sand bar Party... click here


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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

 FRIDAY

 05 AUGUST 2022

 

NATION FISHING MONTH

 

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

 

The Picture of the Day..... was sent to us by Dorothy Miller

 

Wednesday's storm left behind a mess

Then gave us this !


 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

click pic to enlarge

 

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

 

Hey Bill
Out cruising on blursday and no warning lights on towers.
What's Up????

Mark
Merry Shark YCSTL

.
 

Thursday DJ Phil karaoke party @6
Friday Samurai 5 @7
Saturday @2 Teddy MCCready
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos

 

 

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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

 

Summer Time

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2021....was sent to us by Aimee Davison

 

My son Jordan. Last Thursday on Enterprise.

He loves it!

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

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

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 336.5 and 336.0, LaGrange. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,784 members as of  08-05-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

 

 

Sat, Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

 

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....

August 5, 1981 in River History
 

The MacArthur Bridge over the Mississippi River at St. Louis was closed to automobile traffic. The approaches and the road deck have been removed, but the span still carries heavy train traffic. Opened on January 20, 1917, the Municipal or "Free" Bridge was renamed in honor of General Douglas MacArthur in 1942 and carried Route 66 traffic from 1929 to 1935 and City 66 from 1936 to 1955. The high and narrow east approaches and a sudden jog on the St. Louis side gave the bridge the nickname “Death’s Diving Board.”

 

Source: Missouri's Historic Highways

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "February 2023" 

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

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois

Jumper Talked Off Of The Clark Bridge........

 

On Thursday evening, a man standing on the edge of the concrete railing in the center of the Clark Bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Alton, Illinois was successfully talked back over the ledge and taken into protective custody.

 

At around 5:20 pm Thursday evening, Police and Firefighters were called out to the Clark Bridge for reports of a man out side the bridge rail.  Firefighters also dispatched Marine 1, the fire and rescue boat into the river as Police attempted to talk to the man.

 

All southbound traffic was stopped as Police talked to the man, who wouldn't allow them within about 50 feet.  At around 5:45 pm, they were able to convince the man to come back over the railing and into an Alton Memorial Ambulance........

 

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

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Con Trios Yacht Club

Two Branch Bash

 

Reposted from Con Trios Yacht Club.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Upcoming Events....  Saturday, August 27, 2022

Mississippi River At Elsah, Illinois

Village Of Elsah Festival ........

 

After three years, the Village of Elsah Festival will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1 - 5 pm.  The event will feature live music, local vendors, food and drink, self-guided wetland trail tours and tours of the historic village, which was voted the $1 Top Scenic Spot in Illinois by the Illinois Top 200 project.

 

Connie Davis, Elsah tourism committee chair and co-owner of the Green Tree Inn said that she and her husband Gary started the festival as a way to put Elsah onto more people's radar, and the event has grown considerably since it's inception.

 

Live musical entertainment will be scattered around Elsah during the event.  There will also be several artisan and craft vendors on hand and Tree House Wildlife will bring some of their resident animals out and food and drink will be available at the Green Tree Inn Gazebo.......

 

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

.

 

Boating Safety

ABYC Releases Updated Standards........

 

This week, the American Boat & Yacht Council announced that they have released the 62nd supplement to their Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. 

 

This update includes 20 new and revised standards and technical information reports, including guidance for lithium-ion batteries, warnings and safety labeling for boats and manufacturer statements of origin.

 

Craig Scholten, ABYC's technical vice president says that they have developed technical tools to assist the industry to prepare for the 2024 model year requirements today........

 

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

 

River Des Peres

Corps, U City Look For Flooding Solutions........

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is teaming up with University City in an attempt to find solutions to flooding issues along the River Des Peres.  The city says that bridges and narrow channels cause problems because they are not wide enough to handle large volumes of water.

 

Gregory Rose, University City's city manager says that the channel where it is routed underground causes floodwaters to back up, which in turn causes greater flooding in the region.

 

The city is two years into a three year flood risk management study with the Corps in an effort to identify a solution that will minimize flooding in the area.  Rose says that the study is evaluating a lot of impacts, from buyouts to reconstructing homes........

 

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

 

 

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

Click here for more information

 

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Thur..08-4-22.. DJ Phil karaoke party @6
Fri..08-05-22.. Samurai 5 @7
Sat..08-06-22..Teddy MCCready @2
Sun..08-07-22..Robert Perry and the Mojos

 

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

 

Sat... Aug 6, 2022

Two Branch bash

Click here for flyer

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

08-01-22...Thank you to our amazing friends Jessica and Bobby we are on vacation and they are running the store.

 

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

 

Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run

Sunday, Aug 21, 2022.. click here

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Aug 4, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Top Shelf Bourbon Flights begin 7-23-22..$25

Click here for more info

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

 

Fri..Aug 5..8pm
Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Totally Tipsy Tour.. click here

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

                              With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

August Events... click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

7-11-22... Pool is Open


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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

 THURSDAY

 04 AUGUST 2022

 

NATION FISHING MONTH

 

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021

RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Yacht Club of St. Louis

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....  was sent to us by Captain Greg Sadowski

 

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting

happened yesterday evening at

Susie Carrol's

 60th Birthday party

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSIE !

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page

Click here and check it out...

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

 

 

And then this happened

at

Susie's 60th Birthday party

Sorry, link to video not available

Thursday DJ Phil karaoke party @6
Friday Samurai 5 @7
Saturday @2 Teddy MCCready
Sunday Robert Perry and the Mojos

 

 

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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

 

Flood of 2019

Nutwood Levee

Illinois River at Hardin, IL

 

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2019....were sent to us by Eric Weber
 
The water rushing out of Nutwood levee district, south of Hardin.
Once the water is out, Illinois Rte 16 and Joe Page Bridge into Hardin will reopen !

Eric

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

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

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED AUGUST 3, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 336.5 and 336.0, LaGrange. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

MISSOURI RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following areas are in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Jefferson Reach (Mile 200.0 – Mile 100.0) and
Washington Reach (Mile 100.0 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. All vessels SHALL transit these areas at a slow speed near fleeting areas, to minimize wake impact, due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting
areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit these areas with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, or at (314) 269-2332, or via e-mail at sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,778 members as of  08-04-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

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....

 

 

August 4, 2021 in River History


Wayne and Kathy Draper opend "3rd Chute West" in West Alton, Mo to add to their locations in Grafton and Alton, Il

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "February 2023" 

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

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

Mississippi River At St. Louis, Missouri

Sunrise Over The Mississippi........

 

While Trolling The Internet....  We reeled in a short video showing Tuesday's beautiful sunrise reflected in the Mississippi River.  The video was shot by Fox2Now's Clement Auto Group DroneFox....

 

Click here to check out this video from fox2now.com. 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Aug 4, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

RT Pregame Patio

August Events......

 

Reposted from RT Pregame Patio Facebook.. click here

 

Two Rivers Marina

Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

Reposted from Two Rivers Marina Facebook.. click here

 

Photo from a frame of the Mississippi Digital Magazine Video

click here

 

August 11-13, 2022

Mississippi River At Port Bryan, IL and LeClaire, Iowa
Tug-Of-War Across The River.......
 

LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois are preparing for their annual tug-of-war across the Mississippi River. The tug teams will be pulling 2,700 feet and 680 pounds of rope across the river.

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Photo courtesy MODT

 

Mississippi River At Chester, Illinois

Four Firms Bidding To Design, Build New Chester Bridge........

 

The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently evaluating potential design-build teams for a new bridge over the Mississippi River at Chester, Illinois.  The Chester Bridge carries Route 51 across the Mississippi River between Chester, Illinois and Perryville, Missouri.

 

MoDOT says that they have reviewed Statements of Qualification for four teams, prequalifying them to move forward with their proposals.  The teams include:

 

○  Massman Traylor Chester Joint Venture: Comprised of Massman Construction, Traylor Bros., Inc., and HNTB Corporation.
○  The Ames Team: Comprised of Ames Construction Inc. and Parsons Transportation Group.
○  American Bridge/Burns & McDonnell Team: Made of American Bridge Company, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Modjeski Masters, Inc.
○  Lunda Team: Comprised of Lunda Construction Company and T.Y. Lin International.

 

The Missouri Department of Transportation says that they will issue the request for proposal next month, with the design-build team expected to be chosen in March 2023.  Construction could begin as soon as spring 2023........

 

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

 

Gulf Of Mexico Dead Zone

Drought & Sluggish Mississippi River Means Smaller Dead Zone........

 

On Wednesday, scientists report that the ongoing drought has made the Mississippi River sluggish, which in turn is leading to a smaller than normal dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

 

Every year, researchers cruise the region to measure the dead zone.  Lead researcher Nancy Rabalais with the Louisiana Marine Universities Consortium and Steve Thur with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that this year, the dead zone covers 3,275 square miles, which is just under 70 percent of the average sized region forecasted in June.

 

The oxygen-depleted area typically spans from the Mississippi River westward into Texas waters.  Rabalais says that this year, however, it is stopped at the Atchafalaya River.  The hypoxic zone is still considerably higher than the goal of a five year average of 1,900 square miles or less set in 2001........

 

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

 

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

Click here for more information

 

 

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

 

bluff city grill

424 Broadway, Alton, IL

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Thur..08-4-22.. DJ Phil karaoke party @6
Fri..08-05-22.. Samurai 5 @7
Sat..08-06-22..Teddy MCCready @2
Sun..08-07-22..Robert Perry and the Mojos

 

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

 

Sat... Aug 6, 2022

Two Branch bash

Click here for flyer

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

08-01-22...Thank you to our amazing friends Jessica and Bobby we are on vacation and they are running the store.

 

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

 

Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run

Sunday, Aug 21, 2022.. click here

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for Aug 4, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Top Shelf Bourbon Flights begin 7-23-22..$25

Click here for more info

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

 

Fri..Aug 5..8pm
Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Totally Tipsy Tour.. click here

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

                              With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

August Events... click here

 

We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click here for website and menus

 

3025 N MO-94, St. Charles, Missouri 63301

 

  Two Rivers Marina

  Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo

 

7-11-22... Pool is Open


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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

 WEDNESDAY... 03 AUGUST 2022

 

 

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

 

 

The Picture of the Day.....  was sent to us by Capt'n Wm Bochert

 

The American Splendor

 headed upstream near Cedar Hill Tuesday afternoon.
 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

The Birthday Girl with all the guys

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Pictures of the Day.....  were sent to us by Captain Greg Sadowski

 

A Birthday Party on Miss Augusta on Monday evening.
 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

The Picture of the Day.....  Happened yesterday evening

 

Capt'n Rick Flier, President of the 2022 Blessing of the Fleet Committee, put up the 1st Blessing of the Fleet yard sign

in front of Fast Jax along Highway 94 in St. Charles yesterday evening.

 

More signs are going up today !

 

The Blessing of the Fleet Parade is Saturday, August 20th.

Parade passes Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine in Portage des Sioux to get blessed at 2pm and the Awards Party immediately follows at the Longshot Tiki Bar.

 

Get your crew together and join in the age old tradition.

 

Check out the Longshot Tiki Bar Facebook.. click here

Check out the Blessing of the Fleet Parade Facebook.. click here

RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Tiki Pon Da Sea

Negril, Jamaica

 

 Click pic to enlarge

 

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....  was sent to us by Ken Hauck....

 

 

Big ups RiverBills,

on the Tiki Pon Da Sea in Negril, Jamaica today

and was happy to see a

RiverBills sticker on it!

 

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page

Click here and check it out...

 

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Check out da boat, Tiki Pon da Sea..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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

 

River Dawgs

 

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2021....was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Kaleb Thomas

 

It's Kaleb and his River Dawg

 

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

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

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

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED JULY 20, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V
DAVENPORT will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made

MILE 217.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, Dredge POTTER is performing dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 217.0. Dredging will be performed 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,770 members as of  08-03-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

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

 

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

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River History....

 


August 3, 2019 in River History


The new Champ Clark Bridge that crosses the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo opened.

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

Photo courtesy Google Maps / Jen Stajduhar

 

Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois

Art Keller Marina Set To Close After Next Season........

 

On Monday, the Quincy Park Board made the decision to close the Art Keller Marina after the 2023 season.  The 250 slip marina opened in 1967 and has been operating at less than half capacity and operating in the red for the past three years.

 

Quincy Park Board President John Frankenhoff says that the decision was made during the Park Board's annual planning retreat, where they laid out the 2023 operating budget for the Quincy Park District.

 

In addition to operating losses, Park District Staff reports indicate that over $450,000 in maintenance and upkeep work will need to be performed within the next five to ten years.  Frankenhoff says that unless something drastic changes, the marina will be shut down........

 

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

 

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Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for July 28, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.....

 

 

Reposted from the Longshot Tiki Bar.... Click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

Bagnell Dam Testing Emergency System Today........

 

Ameren Missouri has announced that they will be testing the Bagnell Dam Emergency Warning System at noon on Wednesday, August 3rd, giving downstream residents that opportunity to review their safety plans.

 

Travis Hart, manager of operations at Osage Energy Center says that the siren tests are intended to keep residents prepared for the extremely unlikely event of a structural failure at the dam.

 

The Bagnell Dam warning system is in place to alert residents and visitors of emergencies at the dam.  There are three sirens along the Lower Osage River covering the first five miles below the dam.  The system uses a distinctly different sound from the region's severe storm sirens and also uses a voice announcement during the tests........

 

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

 

Boat Attitude Control

Seakeeper Introduced New Motion Control System........

 

Seakeeper recently announced that they had released a first-of-it's-kind vessel attitude control system that is reported to eliminate up to 70 percent of vessel pitch and roll while underway.  Seakeeper Ride is the company's first deviation from their line of gyroscopic stabilizer systems.

 

Seakeeper says that this technology has never been used in the marine segment.  Attitude control systems have been used in the air and space industries to control roll, pitch and yaw.  Chris-Craft, Scout and Sportsman will be making the system standard equipment on various models.

 

The Seakeeper Ride unit mounts on the transom below the waterline and using proprietary inertial sensing hardware and software, it takes 1,000 per second to determine the boat's behavior in all three axis.  Custom rotary blades are used to make 100 adjustments per second at speeds of up to 300 millimeters per second to manage vessel motion instantaneously........

 

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

 

What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

Click here for more information

 

 

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

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Sat... Aug 6, 2022

Two Branch bash

Click here for flyer

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

FastJax BBQ

3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo

 

08-01-22...Thank you to our amazing friends Jessica and Bobby we are on vacation and they are running the store.

 

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

 

Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run

Sunday, Aug 21, 2022.. click here

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for July 28, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Top Shelf Bourbon Flights begin 7-23-22..$25

Click here for more info

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

 

Fri..Aug 5..8pm
Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Totally Tipsy Tour.. click here

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

Sat, Aug 13, 2022..Longshot Marina Annual Poker Run.. click here

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

                              With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

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

 

7-11-22... Pool is Open


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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

 TUESDAY... 02 AUGUST 2022

 

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021

Welcome The Hawg Pit BBQ to RiverBills.com!

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Grafton, IL

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
 

Website  Facebook  Map

Mississippi River at Kimmswick, Mo

Gray Beard Sanders

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

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

 

Hi Bill!

 

Did you meet Dale Grey Beard Sanders on the river? I met him at Hoppie’s! Such a nice guy! In his canoe, Dale is attempting to break the record for oldest person to paddle from source to sea on the Mississippi. He is 87. A film crew is following him and creating a documentary of his trip. Follow his adventures at https://www.greybeardadventurer.com/

 

See you on the river!

 

Claudia Burris 

Hoppie’s Marina Correspondent

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

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

 

Stacey and John performed good tunes at Longshot Tiki Bar Sunday. Their rendition of White Rabbit drew thunderous applause.
 

Capt. Tim Crawford

 

River Dawgs

 

 click pic to enlarge  

 

The River Dawg of the Day.....  was sent to us by Nicole Dietz

 

River Dawg

"Stewie"

at 521 Saturday 7/30.

Nicole Weiss

 

 

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

 

To get your River Dawg featured on RiverBills.com

just e-mail your favorite photo to riverbill@prodigy.net

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

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

 

Sunday Ride

 

 

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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

 

Catch of the Day

Click

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2021....was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Jeremy Walden

 

Pool 26

 

Catch of the Day Page

Click here and check it out

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

List your Boat on RiverBills today

 

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Featured Classifieds

Mississippi River

 

Water Levels Alton to Quincy......

click here for current readings

 

 

 Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....

 click here for current reading

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED JULY 20, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V
DAVENPORT will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made

MILE 217.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, Dredge POTTER is performing dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 217.0. Dredging will be performed 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

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RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,771members as of  08-02-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

    

 

August 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

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....


August 2, 1817 in River History


The steamboat Zebulon M. Pike reached St. Louis, the first steamboat to navigate the Mississippi River above the mouth of the Ohio River.
Rapids north of the city (chain of rocks) made St. Louis the northernmost navigable port for many large riverboats,

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "February 2023" 

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            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

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

 

 

 

Mississippi River At West Alton, Missouri

Work At Lincoln-Shields Progressing........

 

Crews are working to remove the spillway in the Lincoln Shields Recreational Area, which allowed high water from the Mississippi River to flow into the shallow basins along lower U.S. 67 in West Alton, Missouri.  Contractors are also doing other work along the levee in the area.

 

Problems with cars, crowds and graffiti prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' River Project Office to close the Lincoln Shields Recreation Area to the public back in Mid-April.  The site remains closed to the public........

 

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

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Illinois River

Bath, IL.....

 

Saturday, August 6th

Check it out... click here

 

Bath, IL is located on the Illinois RIver 126 North of St. Louis, Mo

Click here for map

 

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Two Rivers Marina

Back To The 80's Sandbar party

 

Reposted from Two Rivers FFacebook.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Mississippi River Near Kenner, Louisiana

2,100 Gallons Of Fuel Oil Spilled Into The River........

 

The U.S. Coast Guard Eighth District reports that an oil discharge from a tanker ship occurred on Friday in the Lower Mississippi River near Kenner, Louisiana.

 

Watchstanders with the Coast Guard Sector New Orleans were alerted at around 6 pm Thursday that the tank vessel Hafnia Rhine had discharged fuel oil during a fueling operation with a fuel barge at Ama Anchorage.

 

The Hafnia Rhine crew secured the spill, however, an estimated 2,100 gallons of fuel oil entered the water and contaminated approximately 50 - 60 nearby barges........

 

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

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

Get A Front Row Seat At Shootout By Volunteering With LOWA........

 

The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 28 - 29, 2022, and the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance is offering boaters a front row seat for the event.

 

The Shootout is the Lake's largest unsanctioned boat race, and to keep the event safe and fun, patrol assistance is needed to make sure spectators don't get too close to the action.  The upside is that volunteers get a premium spot on the water to watch the race, plus slips are available.

 

Sign up for Saturday, August 27, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm or Sunday, August 28, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm...For those interested in volunteering, contact LOWA at 573-434-4400 or email adminasst@lowatershed.org........

 

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

 

Boat Rental News

Boatsetter Bookings Increase Threefold........

 

Boat rental agency Boatsetter recently announced that they have experienced a 200 percent increase in bookings year-over-year, driven by staycations, instant bookings and multiday bookings this summer.

 

Boatsetter says that consumers are looking for affordable local options to try something new this summer.  Since May, better than 50 percent of Boatsetter bookings have been made by in-market residents.

 

Jaclyn Baumgarten, Boatsetter CEO says that now more than ever, people are looking for authentic experiences with family and friends.  She adds that 95 percent of Americans live within one hour of navigable waterways, but only a fraction have had access to it before........

 

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

.

Photo courtesy Forza X1

 

Boat Manufacturer

Forza X1 Building Electric Boat Plant In N. Carolina........

 

Forza X1, a subsidiary of Twin Vee PowerCats Co. recently announced that they will be developing an electric boat building facility in McDowell County, North Carolina. 

 

Forza X1 intends to invest $10.5 million in the facility and equipment in the facility by the end of 2025.  The company is expecting to create 170 jobs at an agreed-upon minimum average salary of $51,047.

 

The company will receive an incentive package potentially worth $1.37 million.  Forza X1 will also be partnering with the North Carolina community college system for a job-training program.  McDowell County is offering infrastructure support........

 

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

 

Click here and check out Forza X1 website

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What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

 

 

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

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Sat... Aug 6, 2022

Two Branch bash

Click here for flyer

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

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

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for July 28, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Top Shelf Bourbon Flights begin 7-23-22..$25

Click here for more info

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

 

Fri..Aug 5..8pm
Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Totally Tipsy Tour.. click here

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Cold drinks + a beautiful view on the water!

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

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

 

7-11-22... Pool is Open


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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

 

 MONDAY... 01 AUGUST 2022

 

Boat Drinks
It's International Beer Day !
Uniting the World Through Beer…
.

International Beer Day is a worldwide celebration of beer on August 1st, taking place in pubs, bars, breweries, and back yards all over the world. There aren't a lot of things the whole world agrees on, but enjoying beer is one of them, so let's all raise a pint this August 1st: to Beer, a drink that brings the world together.

 

Over 10.8 Million Boater Visits

To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com

Sept 12, 2004 thru Feb 28, 2021

Welcome The Hawg Pit BBQ to RiverBills.com!

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Grafton, IL

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend
 

Website  Facebook  Map

RiverBills Sticker Sighting

Some Beach

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

 

Click pic to enlarge

 

 

A RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....  was posted on RiverBills Boaters Group by Tina Bohrer 

 

It's Sharon

Showing off her RiverBills Sticker

 

RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page

Click here and check it out...

 

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)

 

 

click pic to enlarge

     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 Picture on this Day

 

Pool 26 of the Mississippi River

click pic to enlarge

 

The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2020....was sent to us by Capt'n Andrew Zeller of STL Go Fast Boats 

 

Cruise Calendar...Click here

 

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

 

River Weather Station

at Polestar Boating Center

 

click pic to enlarge ad

 

  Website..click here      Facebook Page..click here

 

 Lewis Boat Inventory.. click here

 

Some Highlights of This Week's

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

District 8 MRS                                                 UPDATED JULY 20, 2022

Mississippi River System

 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER

MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V
DAVENPORT will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made

MILE 217.0 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, Dredge POTTER is performing dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 217.0. Dredging will be performed 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The Dredge POTTER will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16 and requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made

ILLINOIS RIVER

ILLINOIS WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation

 

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

 on the Navigation Center Website

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

RiverBills Facebook

Two FaceBook Pages for You

 

The "River News and Media" Facebook Page

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

 

The "Boaters Group" Facebook Page

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

We have 11,767members as of  08-01-22.... click here and check it out.

 

 

 

 WEBSITE              FACEBOOK          MUSIC SCHEDULE

 

    

 

August 20, 2022.. Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party at the Longshot Marina Tiki Bar directly following the Blessing

 

 

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....


August 1, 1902 in River History


Construction started on the Old St. Charles Bridge crossing the Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo. The span connected St. Charles to St. Louis County

 

List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds

6 Months for $60.00

From "Now" until "February 2023" 

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

Six months on the All Classifieds Page

 

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

Click here and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page


            No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Ohio River Near Henderson, Kentucky

Mystery Sandbar Camper Swept Away........

 

Plenty of questions surrounded a camper that had been left stranded on a sandbar along the Ohio River near Henderson, Kentucky.  While many of those questions have not been answered, the camper is no longer on the sandbar.

 

The camper ended up being swept up as the Ohio River was rising at around 6:10 am Saturday morning.  Many people online have observed that the camper remained partially submerged as it headed downstream.

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says that they had been hoping that the owner would have removed the camper before it was washed away.  They say that the person responsible for abandoning the camper could face penalties that may include fines and even jail; time........

 

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

 

 

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

 

Map..click here

 

 

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Con Trios Yacht Club

Two Branch Bash

 

Reposted from Con Trios Yacht Club.. click here

 

 

Website..click here       Facebook Page..click here

 

Missouri River Shipping

Underutilized Barge Services Receiving Federal Investment........

 

There is a push on to revive an age-old transportation industry and that has resulted in the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars from Congress, in part through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

 

According to Cheryl Ball, the Missouri Department of Transportation's Freight and Waterways Administrator, the Missouri River is an underutilized resource.  She says that it used to see quite a bit of traffic prior to the 2008 recession.

 

The economic downturn led to a decrease in barges along the Missouri RIver west of St. Louis.  The 2019 flooding also destroyed several of the river's man-made structures intended to keep the channel navigable........

 

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

 

Meramec River Near Robertsville, Missouri

Register Now For State Park-Sponsored Kayak Trip.........

 

Kayakers interested in exploring the Meramec River are encouraged to register for a guided interpretive trip which will be held on August 11th.  The trip will  start at 9:30 am at Robertsville State Park.  Paddlers will return to the park around 4:30 pm.

 

Park naturalists will head up the trip, during which they will teach participants about the diversity of wildlife that live in and around the Meramec River.  The outing is sponsored by the Missouri State Parks Department........

 

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

 

Lake Of The Ozarks

Boat Explosion........

 

On Saturday afternoon, a woman sustained minor injuries when a boat exploded on the Lake of the Ozarks.  The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that Steven and Julie Coffey were aboard a 1994 Celebrity 24 foot boat near the 7.4 Mile Marker of the Gravois Arm when the incident occurred. 

 

The Patrol says that a fire broke out in the engine compartment which resulted in an explosion.  The vessel sustained extensive damage and was secured to a dock.  Coffey declined treatment at the scene........

 

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

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Boat Manufacturer

Marine Products Corp.: 42 Percent Increase During 2Q22........

 

The parent company of Chaparral and Robalo boats, Marine Products Corporation recently released their unaudited results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022, which ended on June 30th.

 

Marine Products reported net sales of $95.8 million, a 42 percent increase over the $67.3 million reported during the second quarter of 2021.  MPC says that the increase in net sales was mainly due to a 22 percent increase in the average selling price per boat and a 15 percent increase in the number of boats sold.

 

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2022 was $23 million compared to $14.6 million during the second quarter of 2021.  Gross margin as a percentage of net sales rose 24 percent in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 22 percent during the same period last year........

 

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

 

Click here and check out Marine Products Corp website

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What's Going On This Week

 

 

3rd Chute Bar & Grill
 

For Sale

 

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

 

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Alton Marina 26th Anniversary Party

 

 

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

 

Check out our Specials menu pinned at the top of our Facebook page..click here
 

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

 

Sat... Aug 6, 2022

Two Branch bash

Click here for flyer

 

Social Yacht Club centered around the Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is  www.contriosyachtclub.org.   Founding Date....1966

 

Duck Club Yacht Club

 

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

 

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

 

Happy Hour Tuesday - Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone

 

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

 

Grafton, IL

Confluence of Mississippi  & Illinois Rivers

 

 

Check out Grafton's Event and Music

Calendar for July 28, 2022 - Aug 10, 2022..click here

 

Check out the Grafton Riverbeat

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

 

   

Click here and check out "Welcome to Grafton" website

 

Grafton Harbor

Confluence of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers

 

Top Shelf Bourbon Flights begin 7-23-22..$25

Click here for more info

 

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
 

 

Hawg Pit BBQ

Illinois River at Grafton, IL

 

 

Fri..Aug 5..8pm
Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters

Totally Tipsy Tour.. click here

 

Sat.. Aug 20..11am
Cassen's 6th annual Great River Jeep Run..click here

 

August Band Schedule

 

The World Famous Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in the scenic Grafton, Illinois. At the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Live music every weekend. Excellent BBQ, Ice cold drinks, and the Best Barmaids on the Riverbend

 

Phone:  (618) 786-7675
 

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

 

Cold drinks + a beautiful view on the water!

 

Sat..Aug 20, 2022..  Blessing of the Fleet Awards Party following the Blessing...

With the Soulard Blues Band 1-5pm

 

 

Saturday & Sunday Open 11am

 

Band Schedule for 2022.. click here

 

 

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

 

Gas Dock Is Open

Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm

Save 25ȼ/ Gallon

 

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

 

 

 

Riviera Too

Food, Beer, Wine

 

Patio Opens 5pm on Friday

 

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

 

7-11-22... Pool is Open


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

 

 

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River Ferries

 

Illinois River

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

 

Mississippi River

Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-  535-5759

 

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

 

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

   The Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April 22, 2022
 

 

Last Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....

 

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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................................ Closed
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ Open
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant.........

Open

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