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| Name: | Banner Marsh | ||
| County: | Fulton | ||
| Acreage: | 4363 | ||
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| Species: | Catfish Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye Green Sunfish Muskellunge |
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| Location Details: | Fishing Whether you prefer bank fishing or boat fishing, walleye, muskie or channel cat fishing, you won’t run out of fishable water at Banner Marsh. With more than 200 clear water bodies holding numerous species of fish, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, crappie, bluegill, redear, green sunfish and channel cat, fishing is a common interest among many who visit the area. The site’s three fish brooding ponds, extensive stocking efforts and site-specific size and creel limits, posted at all three public access areas, will ensure a well-balanced fishery for today’s anglers and future generations. Boat fishing is prohibited during waterfowl season, but bank fishing is allowed after 1 p.m. daily. Fishing is otherwise permitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Boating The site’s three public boat ramps, located in different areas of Banner Marsh, offer visitors easy access as well as scenic views of the area. Row boats, canoes and small motor boats are all popular watercraft at Banner Marsh. Jet skis, water skiing, swimming and operation of boat motors in excess of 25 horsepower are all prohibited at the area. Hunting During hunting seasons Banner Marsh is a very popular place with Illinois outdoorsmen. Diverse in habitat, wildlife species and management practices, Banner Marsh offers a variety of hunting opportunities, including waterfowl, dove, upland game and deer (archery only). Contact the Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area at (309) 647-9184, as site specific rules and regulations do apply to some hunting programs. Today, the area known as Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area serves as a 4,363-acre freshwater marsh. The site’s 200-plus water bodies, in conjunction with its vast acres of land, provide excellent habitat for migrating and local waterfowl, numerous species of gamefish and other wildlife, while providing opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. |
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| Website: | http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R1/banner.htm | ||
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| Longitude/Latitude: | -89.8472213745117, 40.5325893106955 | ||
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| Last Edited By: | treedude on 09/22/09 10:05 AM | ||
| Originally Created By: | treedude on 07/21/09 01:35 AM | ||
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