Big Muddy River Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 404'
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The Big Muddy River is located in Illinois. It joins the Mississippi River south of Murphysboro, Illinois. The Big Muddy has been dammed near Benton, Illinois, forming Rend Lake. The Big Muddy is approximately 166 miles (267 km) long. It drains 1,500,100 acres (6,071 km²). In 1995, water quality was assessed as "fair" to "good". Pollution sources include agricultural practices, mining and municipalities. Major tributaries of the Big Muddy include Beaucoup Creek, Little Muddy River, Casey Creek, Middle Fork of the Big Muddy and Crab Orchard Creek. The basin also includes Kinkaid Lake, Rend Lake, Crab Orchard Lake, Devil's Kitchen Lake, Little Grassy Lake and Cedar Lake. The northern limit of the watershed is north of Kell, about two miles (3 km) into Marion County. This is on Casey Creek, which might be properly considered the main reach of the river. Turkey Bayou Campground:No. Campsites: 5 Group Site: No Fee: None Day Use Activities: No Water Available: No Garbage Pickup: Yes Toilets: Vault Usable by Persons with Disabilities: Yes General Camping Information: There is a maximum of eight campers to a site and a maximum of 14 days continuous use. Campfires are restricted to fire rings. Location: Located 11 miles southwest of Murphysboro, Illinois. From Illinois Route 3 take Oakwood Bottoms Road east to Turkey Bayou Campground along side the Big Muddy River. Fishing: Boat launch into the Big Muddy River. Fishing is allowed in the Big Muddy River.