Mississippi River LD17 Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Live Mississippi River LD17 fishing conditions near New Boston, IL: USACE release, reservoir level, and local weather. Use the latest CFS and level trends to time your trip and pick safe access.
Mississippi River LD17 snapshot
Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 17 (New Boston,IL) Mississippi River LD17 sits near New Boston, IL and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers MVR district. Coordinates: 41.1909°, -91.0560°. Also known as MI17.
- Latest release
- 96,354 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 03:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 12.31 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 03:00 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Mississippi River LD17 water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.