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Spotted seatrout

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Red drum

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Striped bass

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General info

Reason Creek is a stream located in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted seatrout, Striped bass, and Red drum.

Location

37°50′9.4″N 76°17′44″W
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Fishing regulations at Reason Creek, VA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Spotted seatrout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 24

Min size

14"

Max size

24"

Measurement

Total Length

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

Excellent

Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout

Regulations for

37°50′9.4″N 76°17′44″W
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FAQ about Reason Creek fishing

the Reason Creek is a stream located in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°50′9.4″N 76°17′44″W
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