Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area Maps

Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area Description

Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, located along nearly 10 miles of scenic Illinois River backwaters, bottomlands and bluffs, lies in the heart of the mallard flyway and supports a wide variety of animals, plants and outdoor pursuits. With an initial land purchase in 1925, the three unit area has grown to include approximately 6,000 acres, of which half is land and half is water. The largest of the units is the Marshall Unit, consisting of 3,000 acres east of the Illinois River and adjacent to Route 26. The area headquarters is found here, along with a small campground, boat ramp, fishi