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Fishing regulations at Carter Creek, VA
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Fishing regulations in Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Spotted seatrout as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Anglers may harvest only 1 greater than 24 inches
Note: in Back Bay and tributaries, including Brinson's Inlet Lake (Lake Tecumseh), and the North Landing River and its tributaries: anglers may harvest 4 spotted sea trout per day, with no fish less than 14-inches total length
Citation 5 lbs or 24 inches
Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout
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FAQ about Carter Creek fishing
- Spotted seatrout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Oyster toadfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @juliannacharbono reported a nice Striped shiner.
- @BigFish_E reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @maxwellrenno reported a nice Oyster toadfish.
- @tiernanbradley reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
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