This is certainly not the first report we have had of crab pots and fish trips littering the waters of northern Albemarle Sound. This time, Captain Chase’s report refers to the waters of “lower Pasquotank River” which is part of the Dismal Swamp Canal Route alternate AICW passage. These pests would certainly make nighttime passage here frought with peril.

I’ve never seen so many pots as lower Pasquatank and up the sound to Little River (early July 09). My full keel seems to miss them and sailed that whole section but do not envy those with exposed props.
Chase

What I wanted to point out has to do with he Pasquotank coming off the Sound. Crab Pots everywhere !!! There was no channel; it was absolutely horrible and remained that way until you reached fresh water toward Elizabeth City. Daylight travel only and extreme caution needed.
Pat Kenefick