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The Kaskaskia River, named after Native American tribe
that once lived in the area, is a tributary of the Mississippi River,
approximately 320 miles long, in central and southern Illinois. It is
the 2nd largest river system in Illinois. The lower Kaskaskia River
flows south more than 35 miles from Fayetteville to the confluence of
the Mississippi River. Though the most popular activity on this Illinois
river is fishing, recreational boaters and paddlers with personal water
raft also frequent it. A boat ramp is accessible just to the south of
the Route 51 Kaskaskia River Bridge.
1st-class Illinois fishing is available year-round for largemouth bass,
crappie, and channel and flathead catfish. The spring and the fall are
the best time to find crappie in many of the feeder creeks. Kaskaskia
River is home to numerous bass tournaments throughout the year. There
are also additional fishing opportunities in nearby oxbows, creeks and
river bottom lakes. |
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