River Closures

Illinois DNR routinely monitors river conditions throughout the state, so check back often for the latest updates.

Non-DNR Notices

Fox River Open effective April 17, 2024 at 4:00pm from the mouth of the Fox River at Pistakee Lake, south to the Bridge Street Bridge (Millington) in Lake, McHenry, Kane, and Kendall Counties.
Middle Fork Vermilion River effective May 2, 2024 the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has authorization to lift Restricted Boating Area designation when navigation is no longer significantly dangerous.