Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area

About Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area

More than 200 clear water bodies behind an Illinois River levee hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and channel cat. Three access areas each have parking, a boat ramp and restrooms, making this a fishing and hunting stop.

Things to do

• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 👥 Group Sites
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Entrance fee

Free entry

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Fishing rods
• Trail cameras
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Tackle kits
• Hunting binoculars
• Dry bags
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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• Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Spring Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
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