Anyone ever done the Roanoke River canoe trail?
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Anyone ever done the Roanoke River canoe trail?
Flatwater platform to platform. Looks pretty rad, any one have any experience in there this time of year?
Its not about the approach. Its about control in the hole.
Re: Anyone ever done the Roanoke River canoe trail?
Bob Whaley did the entire river to the sound way back in the day. Not sure how to contact him, though. Try the Coastals website.
Bill
Bill
Re: Anyone ever done the Roanoke River canoe trail?
I did a two day trip on it. It was fun and pretty cool to see the Cypress swamp/ river. Some of the platforms are pretty sweet and some have "toilets." There's an old tugboat you can paddle up to and walk around that's near a big public access (don't recall the name of the access point).
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Re: Anyone ever done the Roanoke River canoe trail?
I haven't done the flatwater section, but I paddle at Weldon a bunch. From March through the middle of June, flows are regulated for the striped bass. Stripers drive folks crazy down here. Expect a LOT of motor-boat traffic, day and night. A lot of these folks are courteous, others really want to see you swim.
The 'target flows' are not always practical. Some years are low, some are high. We've had a wet winter, so I expect flows to be on the high side if not exceeding the upper limit. Click "Fish Spawning Operation": https://www.dom.com/about/stations/hydr ... -modes.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is more of a best-guess. Don't bet the ranch on what this page says (particularly after June 15). Three day forecast: https://www.dom.com/about/stations/hydr ... leases.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Flows are ALWAYS subject to very large (2,000 to 20,000cfs) changes without notice. The farther down-stream you are, the less you'll notice the changes.
If you're going to be on the Roanoke in the spring, bring your fishing gear. The shad will run first, followed by the stripers. Be VERY aware of the regulations on gear (single barb-less hook, etc), the slot (size) & daily limits. Game wardens work under-cover & are very strict. If you get the chance, watch the electro-fishing. They usually advise us to get out of the water when they shock it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peSzPa- ... t3iz6cs%3D
Fishing info: http://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Spec ... ation.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Fishing reports: http://www.ncwildlife.org/Fishing/Learn ... ports.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The 'target flows' are not always practical. Some years are low, some are high. We've had a wet winter, so I expect flows to be on the high side if not exceeding the upper limit. Click "Fish Spawning Operation": https://www.dom.com/about/stations/hydr ... -modes.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is more of a best-guess. Don't bet the ranch on what this page says (particularly after June 15). Three day forecast: https://www.dom.com/about/stations/hydr ... leases.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Flows are ALWAYS subject to very large (2,000 to 20,000cfs) changes without notice. The farther down-stream you are, the less you'll notice the changes.
If you're going to be on the Roanoke in the spring, bring your fishing gear. The shad will run first, followed by the stripers. Be VERY aware of the regulations on gear (single barb-less hook, etc), the slot (size) & daily limits. Game wardens work under-cover & are very strict. If you get the chance, watch the electro-fishing. They usually advise us to get out of the water when they shock it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peSzPa- ... t3iz6cs%3D
Fishing info: http://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Spec ... ation.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Fishing reports: http://www.ncwildlife.org/Fishing/Learn ... ports.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;