Running White Oak River

[berudd]

I drew a duck hunting permit for an impoundment right off the White Oak River just down stream of Stella. It’s a longish walk from the parking area so thinking of going in by boat. Can I safely run the river there in my Triton 20TRX? Not sure if rocks and such would be a concern for me. Also, any recommendations on where to launch would be appreciated. Thanks.

[dwmgg17]

Never been on that river before so i am no help but good luck on the duck hunting. Have not done that in 20 years either.

[BuzzB8]

Long Point boat ramp. But I must say, I have not been there in 28 years. Long Point rd is/was a dirt road through the game lands. It ends at a small, secluded boat ramp. It is the only ramp I know of on that part of the river.

[20ibassin]

Boat Ramp located at the Stella bridge ( Stella Post office in the white building) $10.00 launch fee.

[jeremyt]

Used to fish the white oak while stationed at lejeune no major obstacles that I remember.

[berudd]

Thanks guys. My buddy with a house in Swansboro also confirmed the ramp at Stella.

[chucky6153]

Use the ramp at Stella. The run from Haywood down is a little long.

[hardnibbles]

From the boat ramp in Stella, is there a marked channel to Swansboro? I just moved to the area and trying to figure out the water here. I've launched at the Stella boat ramp, but haven't ventured to Swansboro because the water seemed really shallow.

[20ibassin]

From the boat ramp in Stella, is there a marked channel to Swansboro? I just moved to the area and trying to figure out the water here. I've launched at the Stella boat ramp, but haven't ventured to Swansboro because the water seemed really shallow.

I have only gone down to the 24 bridge a few times, there are markers as you get closer to swansboro but only white pvc markers closer to Stella.
It’s not a bad run if you take your time, get to know where the oyster shell flats are.