Although about ten minutes away from Marissa, the Kaskaskia provides an excellent opportunity for water sports. Boating, water skiing, fishing and just plain old relaxing all are enjoyable on this 200 ft wide river. It has been channelized from Fayetteville to Chester, IL which yields about 36 miles of river to explore.  At Chester a lock operated by the Corps of Engineers allows access to the Mississippi. Also when  water levels are high the more adventurous boaters can  make a 55 mile cruise up the scenic old channel from Fayetteville to Carlye Lake.
 
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