How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Elizabeth City, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina sits on the Pasquotank River at the doorway to the Albemarle Sound, offering anglers prime access to brackish and freshwater fishing in the heart of the Inner Banks. From hard-fighting striped bass and red drum to slab crappie and blue catfish, fishing around Elizabeth City delivers year‑round action for boat, bank, and kayak anglers. These sheltered waters are ideal for light‑tackle inshore fishing, shallow‑water exploration, and consistent river fishing close to town. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Moon under:
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Visibility:9%
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Waxing Crescent
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Distance to earth:368,090 kmProximity:88.3 %
Moon Phases for Elizabeth City
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excellent Day
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major Time:02:07 am - 04:07 am
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minor Time:07:22 am - 09:22 am
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major Time:02:45 pm - 04:45 pm
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minor Time:10:09 pm - 12:09 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Wed, 17 Jun
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 04:02 am | -0.43 ft |
| high | 10:00 am | 3.61 ft |
| low | 04:02 pm | -0.36 ft |
| high | 10:24 pm | 4.27 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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 New Moon |
low:
, -0.43 ft
high:
, 3.54 ft
, Coeff: 106
low:
, -0.46 ft
high:
, 4.49 ft
, Coeff: 156
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, -0.43 ft
high:
, 3.61 ft
, Coeff: 110
low:
, -0.36 ft
high:
, 4.27 ft
, Coeff: 144
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, -0.36 ft
high:
, 3.61 ft
, Coeff: 110
low:
, -0.23 ft
high:
, 4 ft
, Coeff: 130
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Waxing Crescent |
low:
, -0.26 ft
high:
, 3.61 ft
, Coeff: 110
low:
, -0.03 ft
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 First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 3.71 ft
, Coeff: 115
low:
, -0.13 ft
high:
, 3.61 ft
, Coeff: 110
low:
, 0.16 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 3.38 ft
, Coeff: 98
low:
, 0 ft
high:
, 3.58 ft
, Coeff: 108
low:
, 0.3 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 3.12 ft
, Coeff: 84
low:
, 0.16 ft
high:
, 3.58 ft
, Coeff: 108
low:
, 0.43 ft
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First Quarter Moon |
high:
, 2.95 ft
, Coeff: 75
low:
, 0.26 ft
high:
, 3.61 ft
, Coeff: 110
low:
, 0.46 ft
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Fishing Overview Elizabeth City
Fishing in Elizabeth City centers on the Pasquotank River and its network of creeks that drain into the Albemarle Sound, creating a rich mix of freshwater and light brackish habitat. Anglers can target striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish, panfish, red drum, and seasonal speckled trout within a short run of the downtown waterfront. The river is generally slow and broad, with cypress shorelines, man‑made structure, and plenty of baitfish that keep gamefish close.
Seasonal patterns in Elizabeth City revolve around water temperature and salinity. In late winter and early spring, striped bass and white perch push up the Pasquotank, concentrating around bridge pilings, channel bends, and deeper outside turns. Jigging soft plastics or metal spoons vertically along the dropoffs is productive, as is slow‑trolling small diving crankbaits along the channel edge. As water warms into late spring, largemouth bass and panfish slide shallow into cypress knees, laydowns, and emergent grass; finesse plastics, small spinnerbaits, and wacky‑rigged worms excel in this cover.
Summer brings a strong mixed bag. At first light, work topwater plugs and frogs along shaded banks, docks, and over submerged wood for aggressive largemouth and bowfin. When the sun climbs, shift to deeper outside bends, marinas, and bridge shadows with Texas‑rigged worms, jigs, or Carolina rigs. Catfish action peaks on warm nights by anchoring along the channel and soaking cut shad or bream on slip‑sinkers. In years when salinity pushes farther up from the Albemarle Sound, expect shots at red drum and even speckled trout in the lower river, especially around marsh edges and current seams.
Fall is prime time around Elizabeth City. Cooling water pulls striped bass back to the surface and closer to town, where they often bust bait along the main‑river channel early and late. Keep a medium‑weight spinning rod rigged with a small walking plug or 3–4 inch swimbait to fire into breaking fish. Largemouth bass feed heavily on shad in coves and creek mouths; shallow or medium‑diving crankbaits in shad patterns, vibrating jigs, and compact spinnerbaits are consistent producers. Panfish stack on deeper brush and pilings; vertically present small jigs or drop‑shot rigs tipped with worms for fast action.
Elizabeth City offers distinct habitat types that dictate tactics. Wide, open river stretches with a well‑defined channel call for trolling, drifting, or probing ledges with electronics. Narrow feeder creeks lined with lily pads and cypress demand quiet approaches by jon boat or kayak and accurate casts to cover. Man‑made structure—bridges, docks, seawalls, and marina slips—holds fish year‑round. Focus on current breaks, piling eddies, and shaded pockets, especially during mid‑day heat or bright skies.
Productive techniques are straightforward and accessible. For bass, a three‑rod system covers most situations: a medium‑heavy casting rod for jigs and Texas rigs, a medium spinning setup for finesse plastics, and a topwater rod for low‑light hours. Striped bass respond well to 3–5 inch soft swimbaits on 1/4–1/2 oz jigheads, lipless cranks, and small walking baits. Catfish tactics favor strong but simple rigs: 20–30 lb mono or braid, a sliding sinker above a swivel, 12–18 inch leader, and a circle hook baited with fresh cut fish or nightcrawlers.
To fish Elizabeth City efficiently, use the tide and wind. Even subtle current in the Pasquotank positions bait and gamefish on the up‑current side of points, docks, and wood. Work from down‑current, casting upstream so lures move naturally with the flow. On calm, clear days, downsize line and lures; in stained or windy conditions, upsize profiles and lean on moving baits. By matching seasonal movements with these local habitat cues, anglers can stay on consistent fish within easy reach of Elizabeth City’s waterfront.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Elizabeth City area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 1 wharf(s) in this area.
Wharf Bay - 18.98461299319km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 4 beaches and bays in this area.
Forbes Bay - 4.55798111561km , Dance Bay - 12.14447392676km , Wharf Bay - 18.98461299319km , Halsey Bay - 22.13956584989km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 2 main harbours in this area.
Lambs Marina - 7.3725431885km, Portohonk Creek - 15.39267043693km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Elizabeth City. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Reed Island - 2.91386754681km , Machelhe Island - 3.60190312127km , Knobbs Creek - 3.88594815783km , Forbes Bay - 4.55798111561km , Sawyers Creek - 7.01928594561km , Lambs Marina - 7.3725431885km , Cooper Creek - 8.85044047726km , Joes Island Creek - 10.18666070935km , Mill Dam Creek - 10.63093308956km , Areneuse Creek - 10.63245531089km , Matthews Creek - 11.95978713131km , Dance Bay - 12.14447392676km , Pailin Creek - 12.76502043421km , Jordan Island - 12.78544820632km , Symonds Creek - 13.82341558201km , Newbegun Creek - 14.55383193885km , Portohonk Creek - 15.39267043693km , Joyce Creek - 17.19342850902km , Lock Number 2 - 17.36850983894km , Raymond Creek - 18.73405125967km , Canaan Cove Creek - 18.81809954177km , Wharf Bay - 18.98461299319km , Canaan Cove - 19.1230986613km , Great Run Swamp - 19.7119137027km , Little Flatty Creek - 19.75430208571km , Indiantown Creek - 19.77291295486km , Bullfrog Creek - 19.77291295486km , Thoroughfare Island - 20.64167569423km , Garlingtons Island - 20.84751278387km , Black Swamp - 21.8591418156km , Big Flatty Creek - 21.92298178395km , Crow Point Island - 22.08168808869km , Halsey Bay - 22.13956584989km , Perquimans River - 22.15230037322km , Tom Waters Creek - 22.60914607912km , Gray Swamp - 22.95818935893km , Buckskin Creek - 23.85176527244km , Bagley Swamp - 23.97800704008km , Lakers Creek - 24.13903104151km , Green Island Creek - 24.17095016483km
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Marinas
Beaches
Bays
Wharfs
Points,Reefs,etc
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