Big Muddy River
The Big Muddy is a river in southern Illinois that joins the Mississippi just south of Grand Tower.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 156 miles |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Mississippi River south of Grand Tower |
The river is dammed near Benton, forming Rend Lake. It has a mud bottom for most of its length.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Big Muddy River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Big Muddy River (Wikipedia)