| Specimen ID | 158689 |
| Group | Fishes |
| Genus | Hypophthalmichthys |
| Species | nobilis |
| Common Name | Bighead Carp |
| State | IL |
| County | La Salle |
| Locality | Illinois River, up to the Starved Rock Lock and Dam, RM 231.0 |
| Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
| HUC8 Name | Lower Illinois-Senachwine Lake |
| HUC8 Number | 07130001 |
| HUC10 Name | Clark Creek-Illinois River |
| HUC10 Number | 0713000102 |
| HUC12 Name | La Salle Canyon-Illinois River |
| HUC12 Number | 071300010203 |
| Map | |
| Collection Year | 1999 |
| Year Accuracy | Actual |
| Potential Pathway | escaped captivity aquaculture |
| Status | established |
| Comments | Kathy Hidgon reports that silver and bighead carp have been jumping just below the power house on the downstream side of the dam. Huge fish are jumping 6-8 feet out of the water. |
| Record Type | Personal communication |
| Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
