Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
https://mailchi.mp/6fec3b0724ad/your-weekend-plans-ghosts-vikings-a-little-magic?e=96d535c547
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
https://mailchi.mp/9c70d8d84b9a/viking-pride-ghost-stories-fall-finds?e=96d535c547
https://coastalreview.org/2026/10/paying-attention-can-indeed-pay-dividends-when-fishing//
Thanks for sharing this CoastalReview piece. The title sums up something that applies to fishing along the coast more than any gear choice: the water usually tells you what is happening if you watch it. Diving terns and pelicans, nervous bait on the surface, or a slick on an otherwise rippled area are all signs that fish are pushing bait, and noticing them a few minutes earlier than everyone else often makes the difference between a good day and an empty cooler.
For cruisers who fish from the boat while traveling the ICW, tide and current are probably the most useful things to keep an eye on. Moving water around creek mouths, inlet edges and oyster bars tends to concentrate bait, and the last couple of hours of a falling tide can be especially productive. Keeping a simple log of tide stage, water temperature and where fish were found makes those patterns much easier to repeat on the next trip through.
One thing worth adding is that paying attention also means watching the weather, especially with a storm forming in the Gulf right now. Fall fishing can be excellent ahead of a front, but conditions change quickly in open sounds and near inlets. It is worth checking forecasts and having a clear plan for when to head back before the wind builds.
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A LONG-TIME CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right.
I have used them many times for both repairs and short-term storage during my ICW trips. AYB has a great location and can perform any repairs you may require.
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Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A LONG-TIME CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right.
I have used them many times for both repairs and short-term storage during my ICW trips. AYB has a great location and can perform any repairs you may require.
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Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
Thanks to Matt Yeager for forwarding this updated schedule, effective October 21st.
MSIB 078-26
August 25, 2026
Great Bridge Locks – Deviation
Mariners are advised that the Great Bridge Locks, located at Mile Marker 12.0 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway & Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, will be closed between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on the following dates:
September 2, 2026
September 9, 2026
September 16, 2026
Outside those closures, the lock will be fully open for navigation. Those planning to use Great Bridge Lock to transit the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal are advised to plan accordingly.
For any concerns, contact USCG Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division via email at virginiawaterways@uscg.mil.
Click Here To View the Cruisers Net NC-VA Bridge Directory Listing For Great Bridge Lock
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Great Bridge Lock
AREA SPONSORING MARINAS
Click Here To View the VA to NC Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Atlantic Yacht Basin
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Atlantic Yacht Basin
Thanks to Matt Yeager for forwarding this updated schedule, effective October 21st.
MSIB 078-26
August 25, 2026
Great Bridge Locks – Deviation
Mariners are advised that the Great Bridge Locks, located at Mile Marker 12.0 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway & Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, will be closed between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on the following dates:
September 2, 2026
September 9, 2026
September 16, 2026
Outside those closures, the lock will be fully open for navigation. Those planning to use Great Bridge Lock to transit the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal are advised to plan accordingly.
For any concerns, contact USCG Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division via email at virginiawaterways@uscg.mil.
Click Here To View the Cruisers Net NC-VA Bridge Directory Listing For Great Bridge Lock
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Great Bridge Lock
AREA SPONSORING MARINAS
Click Here To View the VA to NC Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Atlantic Yacht Basin
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Atlantic Yacht Basin
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.
https://visitelizabethcity.com/
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