Background:
The Morley's Wharf fishing pier was completed in 1999. The project received $64,210 in VSRFDF grant funds. The pier extends 150-feet into Occohannock Creek and has a 50-foot L-head. The facility is handicapped accessible and meets current ADA standards. Also, two double-wide boat ramps and a small paved parking lot are at this location. There is no fee to use this facility. The pier is open 24 hours. Occohannock Creek provides access to excellent fishing opportunities for spot, croaker, red drum, spotted trout, flounder, black drum, cobia, striped bass, tautog, and gray trout. It is a popular location and is sometimes the location of an annual kids fishing tournament that is also funded by the VSRFDF.
Directions:
The Morley's Wharf facility is in Northampton County and is located on the south side of Occohannock Creek.
From N/S US Route 13 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, in Exmore, take Route 183 W (Occohannock Neck Road) about 2.8 miles towards Silver Beach. In Wardtown, turn right on Route 606 (Morley's Wharf Road). Ramp is located at the end of Morley's Wharf Road (1 mile).Contact:
Northampton County
P O Box 66
Eastville, VA 23347
757-678-0440
