River Closures

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

Non-DNR Notices

Restricted Boating Area on the Fox River from the Wisconsin border in Antioch (including the entire Chain O’Lakes system), south to the Bridge Street Bridge in Millington. This Restricted Boating Area should apply to all non-emergency boating activities and shall remain in effect until water levels and navigation conditions return to a safe and manageable state. Effective noon April 18, 2026.
Restricted Boating Area on the Kishwaukee River from the Jim Gang Memorial Bypass Business Rt. 20 bridge near Cherry Valley, Winnebago County, south to Beltline Rd. at Kishwaukee River Rd., where the Kishwaukee flows into the Rock River near Woodcrest, IL, Winnebago County, until such time as water levels and navigation conditions return to a safe and manageable state effective at 1 p.m. on 04/17/2026.
Restricted Boating Area on the Fox River from the mouth of the river at Pistakee Lake near Johnsburg to Bridge Street in Millington until such time as water levels and navigation conditions return to a safe and manageable state effective starting at 3:00 p.m. on 04/07/2026.
Middle Fork Vermilion River is open effective April 6, 2026, from the Illinois state line to the town of Potomac.