Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for New Bern, NC

Gasoline, diesel fuel, pump-out station, berthing with electricity, water, ice, marine supplies, and provisions are available. Hull, engine and electronic repairs can be made; lift to 30 tons.
A small-craft repair facility is on the northeast side of the Neuse River just above the bridge at Bridgeton, opposite New Bern. A 35-ton mobile hoist and surfaced ramp are available. Hull, engine, sail, electrical, and electronic repairs can be made.
A marina on the south side of Trent River just southwestward of the railroad bridge has three 100-foot-long piers with depths of 9 feet alongside. Berths, electricity, gasoline, diesel fuel, water, and dry storage are available; hull and engine repairs can be made.
Navigation:
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New Bern, a city on the west bank of Neuse River 34 miles above the mouth, is the seat of Craven County and an important center for this area. The city has many points of historical interest including Tryon Palace, an 18th century restoration. A county hospital is here, and there are numerous restaurants, hotels, and motels.
The rectangular lighted clock tower atop City Hall is visible for about 6 miles downriver and is an excellent landmark. Vessels proceeding up the river to New Bern are advised to stay in the channel because of the numerous fish traps scattered indiscriminately throughout the unmarked areas. The river is slightly brackish except during freshets.
U.S. Route 17 highway bridge over Neuse River just below New Bern has a fixed span with a clearance of 65 feet. The railroad bridge, 1.7 miles above the highway bridge, has a swing span with a clearance of 0 feet at extreme high water and 2 feet at low water. In 1984, the northeast draw of the bridge was reported closed to navigation. The overhead power cable at the railroad bridge has a clearance of 50 feet over the main channel.
The Trent River empties into Neuse River on the south side of New Bern. The river channel above New Bern is marked by lights and daybeacons for a distance of about 5.5 miles.
U.S. Route 70 highway bascule bridge over Trent River at the mouth has a clearance of 14 feet. the railroad bridge, about 0.2 mile westward of the highway bridge has a swing span with a clearance of 5½ feet. Fixed twin highway bridges about 0.3 mile southwest of the railroad swing bridge, have clearances of 45 feet. Overhead power cables cross Trent River about 1.8, 4.8, 8.8, and 14 miles above its mouth; clearances are 65 feet, 48 feet, 55 feet, and 63 feet, respectively.