Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
52 Cinder Hill Rd., Murphysboro, IL 62966
Fishing
The lake offers fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, walleye and muskie.
Sandstone bluffs and rolling hills surround the lake and oak-hickory forest. Picnicking, fishing, boating, and hunting opportunities available.
Four boat ramps and a full-service marina are available. No motor restrictions apply, but 50 M.P.H. daytime and 25 M.P.H. sunset to sunrise speed limits are enforced.
Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills and restroom facilities are provided at Johnson Creek Recreation Area and Paul Ice Recreation Area, which also has playground equipment.
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Murphysboro IL Cruise Nights
Smysor Plaza • Jul 05 @ 4PM
First Saturday of each month, April thru September from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Near Smysor Plaza Fountain, Murphysboro.
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Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off
Sep 18 – Sep 20
A qualifying event for the World Food Championships
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Big Muddy Monster Brewfest
Riverside Park • Oct 04 @ 12noon
The Big Muddy Monster Brewfest at Riverside Park in Murphysboro, is a Craft beer lovers dream.
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