Little Creek

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Florida, United States

2 catches

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Top fish species at Little Creek

Golden shiner

Ruddy bowfin

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Fishing regulations at Little Creek, FL

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 Florida 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Golden shiner

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Additional information

Bait, including freshwater shrimp, golden shiners of any size, or other freshwater nongame fish, including catfish, less than 8-inches total length may be taken for bait by the following methods, unless specifically prohibited: ■ Cast nets having a stretched mesh size not greater than 1 inch in fresh waters of the state, unless specifically prohibited. ■ Minnow dip nets not more than 4 feet in diameter. ■ Minnow seines having a stretched mesh size not greater than 1 inch, a length not more than 20 feet, and a depth not more than 4 feet. ■ Minnow traps not more than 24 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter, with a funnel entrance not more than 1 inch in spread. ■ Any game fish taken by these methods must be released immediately. ■ Taking of bait for the purpose of sale requires a commercial fishing license.

Edibility

Poor but bass love them!

Synonyms

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Season open: year-round

Ruddy bowfin

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Additional information

No bag limit. No minimum size. No closed season.

Edibility

Poor

Synonyms

Amia calva, Mudfish, choupique

Local laws and licenses

Florida fishing license

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FAQ about Little Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Little Creek located?

the Little Creek is a stream located in Lake County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:

28°26′54.5″N 81°46′52″W

🎣 Where on the Little Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Little Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in the Little Creek?

The most common species in the Little Creek are:

Golden shiner - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Ruddy bowfin - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Little Creek fishing reports?

The latest Little Creek fishing reports are:

@thefishmancam reported a nice Golden shiner.
@anthonyroemer reported a nice Ruddy bowfin.

🗓️ What species are in season at the Little Creek right now?

According to fishing regulations at the Little Creek, some of the species in season this October include: Summer flounder, Common snook, Northern red snapper, Southern flounder, and Fat snook. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Little Creek?

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Little Creek

Top fish species at Little Creek

Little Creek fishing reports

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Fishing regulations at Little Creek, FL

Regulations for top species

Golden shiner

Ruddy bowfin

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FAQ about Little Creek fishing