Mississippi River Fishing Near Savanna Illinois
The Mississippi River is 2,552 miles long. Pool 13 runs 34.2 miles from Bellevue Iowa to Fulton Illinois
Carroll County Illinois borders the major portion of Pool 13.
If you like fishing, the Mississippi River in the Carroll County area is for you !!!
A variety of fish inhabit the river including Walleye, Sauger, Largemouth Bass,
Crappie, Bluegill, and several species of Catfish.
Fishing Tips for the Savanna Illinois Area:
Late March to early June
Spring is the time to follow most species into the backwaters.Most angling should take place in less that 4 feet of water
and related to some sort of dead fall trees and shoreline. Most Walleye and Sauger fishing in the spring takes place in
shallow rocky areas within one mile of the dam.
Mid June to late September
Most species have spawned and the river is full of forage. The weed beds continue to develop and begin forming an abundance
of offshore cover. Bass, crappie and bluegill tend to associate with stumps, deadheads, and dead falls that are surrounded
by weeds. Expect the fish to be anywhere within the weed areas where wood is available.
October to Mid December
This is the season for big fish of all species. Bass form tight schools and when one is caught others are close by.
Concentrate on fishing long along sharp breaks or current edges that have stumps or dead fall timber.
Late December to March
Even though most of the River is frozen over, the area of strong current below Dam 12 remains open to boating. Try Walleye & Sauger here.
2010 FISHING TOURNAMENT DATES
Savanna Marina
1 Main Street
Savanna, Illinois 61074
Phone 815/273-2955
| APRIL |
25 - Angler's Choice (Jim/Lynn Powell 309/342-8612) Tentative - weather permitting |
| MAY |
1 – Bass World Sports (Bob Horrell 636/949-2772 or c 314/409-9015) |
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2 – Premier Bass Series (Dan Degner of Angler’s Edge 815/877-6062)-1st out |
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2 - West Suburban Bass Anglers (Pete Terranova 847/833-8552) - 2nd out |
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8 – Savanna Bass League (Dan Degner of Angler’s Edge 815/877-6062) |
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15 – Gateway Bass Club (Randy Schaeffer 563/242-9301) |
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16 – Angler’s Choice |
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23 – Bass World Sports |
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29-30-31-No Tournament Bookings Memorial Day Weekend |
| JUNE |
5 – Gateway Bass – 1st out; Savanna Bass – 2nd out |
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6 – Angler’s Choice |
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13 – Bass World Sports |
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19 – Gateway Bass |
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26 - Savanna Bass League |
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27 – Angler’s Choice |
| JULY |
10 – Gateway Bass Club |
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18 – Bass World Sports |
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24 – Savanna Bass League |
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25 – Angler’s Choice |
| AUGUST |
7 – Gateway Bass |
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8 – Bass World Sports |
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14 – Savanna Bass |
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15 – Premier Bass |
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22 – Angler’s Choice |
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29 – Gateway Bass |
| SEPTEMBER |
11- Gateway Bass |
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12 - Angler's Choice |
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18 – Savanna Bass |
Beautiful Scenery along the Mississippi River

The Palisades Bluffs North of Savanna Illinois

The Delta Queen makes her way down the Mississippi near Savanna, Illinois
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Savanna Marina Information
Located in downtown Savanna on the Mississippi River, this area offers
four launch ramps, annual campsites, dry dock spaces with unlimited
launching privileges, wet slips and winter storage. Facility also has
concession building, clean restrooms and showers, gas, pump-out, bait
and more.
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DAILY LAUNCH FEE |
$6 In‑District |
$7 Out‑of‑District $3 each day after to park |
| EXTRA CAR PARKING |
$8 per day |
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SEASON PASS FOR LAUNCHING (PER BOAT) |
| 5/1-10/31 |
$75 In‑District |
$95 Out‑of‑District |
| 9/1-10/31 |
$60 In-District |
$80 Out-of-District |
| Commercial Season Pass $150 |
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| OVERNIGHT BOAT TIE UP |
$18.50 boat w/o electric |
$13.00 runabout w/o electric |
| TRANSIENT HOURLY |
$4 per hour up to maximum of 3 hours |
| PUMP OUT |
$15, or free with 25 gallons or more of gasoline
(free to Seasonal Slip Patrons) |
CAMPSITES: $825 (site, electric hookup, dry dock of boat on site, launch fees & winter storage) $206.25 non-refundable deposit by 10/31** of preceding year + $618.75 balance due by 3/1** |
| DRY DOCK: Persons reclaiming space must do so before April 1. After April 1, spaces will be filled accordingly. Dry dock spaces will be pro‑rated after July 31. |
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| DRY DOCK WITH LAUNCHING |
$175 In‑District |
$215 Out‑of‑District |
| METERED DRY DOCK WITH LAUNCHING |
1st year $325 |
subsequent years $265 |
| SLIP RENTALS: |
TOTAL AMT. DUE |
25% DUE 10/31 (Non-Refundable) |
BALANCE* DUE 3/1 |
| ID =In-District OD=Out-of-Dist. |
Flatbottoms
(bargewell area) |
ID $125 |
$31.25 |
$93.75 |
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OD $145 |
$36.25 |
$108.75 |
Flatbottoms
(front of HB area) |
ID $195 |
$48.75 |
$146.25 |
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OD $225 |
$56.25 |
$168.75 |
| Runabouts |
ID $350 |
$87.50 |
$262.50 |
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OD $425 |
$106.25 |
$318.75 |
Houseboats/Cruisers |
1 finger/&
special pontoon |
ID $545 |
$136.25 |
$408.75 |
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OD $655 |
$163.75 |
$491.25 |
| 26 foot slip |
ID $665 |
$166.25 |
$498.75 |
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OD $805 |
$201.25 |
$603.75 |
| 30-36 foot slip |
ID $730 |
$182.50 |
$547.50 |
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OD $885 |
$221.25 |
$663.75 |
| (Note: *For metered electric hook-up slips, add $50 non-refundable fee to final balance due.) |
| WINTER STORAGE: (Effective 10/1/08 – 9/30/09) |
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In-District |
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Out-of-District |
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FB/RB |
CR/HB |
FB/RB |
CR/HB |
| Property Storage Paid BEFORE Oct. 31 |
$120 |
$155 |
$130 |
$170 |
| Property Storage Paid Nov. 1- Nov. 30 |
$170 |
$205 |
$180 |
$220 |
Property in storage must be removed from lot before May 10 to prepare for Marina opening. After May 10, owners will be assessed at
$7.00 per day fee. Daily storage after gates are closed for ‘winter’ season is also $7.00 per day. |
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TRANSFER FEE - For registration purposes and liability, a $100 fee will be charged a person who
purchases a camper or boat remaining at Marina from another patron. Please check with the District Office prior to finalizing any details involving a change of ownership for property remaining at Marina.
POST-SEASON SPORTSMAN PASS (Effective 10/1/08-1/15/09).
Sportsman Pass Trailer Sticker $50 In-District; $80 Out-of-District; plus $50 key deposit.
CAMPSITES. Persons reclaiming campsites must pay $206.25 non-refundable deposit post- marked by October 31 of preceding year. The balance
of $618.75 (total annual fee $825) is due postmarked before March 1. An additional $50 non-refundable fee will be charged for payments received
between 11/1-11/30 and also for payments received between 3/1-3/31. Payments are to be accompanied by current proof of insurance for campers and boats which will
be stored on the site. A contract must also be on file at the District Office.
DRY DOCKS. Persons who wish to reclaim dry dock spaces must do so before April 1 by paying amount due plus provide a copy of current insurance.
After April 1, spaces will be filled accordingly. A contract must be on file at the District Office. There are a limited number of Metered
Dry Docks. Those who wish to be on the list for Metered Dry Docks must contact the District Office. After launching your boat, please return your car and
trailer to your dry dock space and do not park in the center lot which is for the public launching that day.
Pro-Rated Dry Docks and Runabout Slips (as-available basis).
Full Season 5/1-10/31.
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Pro-Rated
Dry Docks |
ID |
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Pro-Rated
Runabouts |
ID |
OD |
| Full season |
$175.00 |
$215.00 |
Full Season |
$345.00 |
$425.00 |
| 8/1-8/31 |
$ 87.50 |
$107.50 |
8/1-8/31 |
$172.50 |
$212.50 |
| 9/1-9/30 |
$ 58.50 |
$ 72.00 |
9/1-9/30 |
$115.00 |
$142.00 |
| 10/1-10/31 |
$ 29.25 |
$ 36.00 |
10/1-10/31 |
$ 57.50 |
$ 71.00 |
SLIP RENTALS. Persons reclaiming slips must pay the 25% non-refundable deposit postmarked by October 31 of preceding year. The balance due
must be paid postmarked before March 1. An additional $50 non-refundable fee will be charged for houseboat/cruiser payments received between
11/1-11/30 and also for payments received between 3/1-3/31. Final payments must be accompanied by proof of boat insurance and a contract needs to be on file
at the District Office. If either the down-payment or final payment is not received before final deadlines, the slip will be let out to those on the waiting list.
Persons who wish to be on the waiting lists should also contact the District Office for an application form. If there are any vacancies, runabout slips will be
pro-rated after July 31.
WINTER STORAGE. Persons may begin bringing boats into winter storage beginning October 1. Please confirm date with Marina Manager, i.e. the date
may be earlier during dredging years. For security reasons, all winter storage property must be placed in the middle of the lot. Patrons will
need to identify property (IL numbers and space) with the Manager and also tell him who is responsible for putting boat in storage and who will be removing it. Fees
must be paid before 10/31 when the marina closes for the season and gates are locked. Persons paying after 10/31 will pay an additional $50.
New persons must complete a contract for winter storage. If you are currently a marina patron (camper, slip patron, or dry dock), you will not need to
complete another contract. However, all boats in storage must have current proof of insurance on file. Boats must be removed from storage
by May 10.
Savanna Marina -
Address: 1 Main Street, Savanna, IL 61074
Phone: 815-273-2955
Savanna Park District Office -
Address: 310 Main Street / PO Box 329, Savanna, IL 61074
Phone/Fax: 815/273-4487
(Answering machine 24 hours-a-day)
E-Mail: savparkdistrict@grics.net
Website: www.savanna-il.gov
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