Another suggestion a little closer to Cdale, is Crab Orchard Lake between Marion and Cdale. The east side of the lake is shallow and good for wading. Teh spillway at Rend is a good suggestion also. Heres the thing, the same waterway from Rend, (Big Muddy River), runs a few north and south between Carbondale, and Murphysboro. You could just drive 6 miles and shoot the same body of water.