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Lyons Creek

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Virginia, United States

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White perch

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Atlantic croaker

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Atlantic croaker

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American eel

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Atlantic blue marlin

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Spotted seatrout

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General info

Lyons Creek is a stream located in City of Poquoson, Virginia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic croaker, Atlantic blue marlin, and American eel.

Location

37°08′53.9″N 76°22′50.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Lyons 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Atlantic croaker

Atlantic croaker

Regulation boundaryVirginia State Waters
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Additional information
Possession Limit = 50 fish each species (spot and croaker) additional 50 live bait per customer capacity on for-hire vessels. No minimum size. Citation 3 lbs or 20 inches
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Micropogonias undulatus
Season open: year-round
Atlantic blue marlin

Atlantic blue marlin

Regulation boundaryHighly Migratory Species
Min size99" (Lower Jaw to Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Lower Jaw to Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the lower jaw to the rear center edge of the tail

Special gear

HMS Billfish

Anglers with an HMS Angling permit may harvest billfish with rod and reel only.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Required licenses
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Angling Permit
Additional information
Individuals not retained must be released in a manner that will ensure maximum probability of survival, but without removing the fish from the water. Billfish may be gutted at sea, but must be landed whole with head, fins, and bill intact.Anglers must report all recreational billfish landings. Report all non-tournament recreational Atlantic billfish landings to NMFS within 24 hours by calling 1-800-894-5528 or hmspermits.noaa.gov.You must report recreational landings of billfish in North Carolina by calling 1-800-338-7804.You must report recreational landings of billfish in Maryland by calling 1-410-213-1531.There is an annual U.S. landings limit of 250 Atlantic blue marlin, white marlin, and roundscale spearfish (combined). Landings updates and seasonal closures are posted at www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratoryspecies/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-landings-updates.For complete HMS regulations contact NOAA Fisheries HMS Management Division at 1-301-427-8503 or visit www.fisheries.noaa.gov/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species
Edibility
Good, but may contain super high mercury levels.
Synonyms
Makaira nigricans
Season open: year-round
American eel

American eel

Regulation boundaryVirginia State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size9" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Edibility
May contain elevated mercury levels.
Synonyms
Anguilla rostrata
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FAQ about Lyons Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Lyons Creek located?
the Lyons Creek is a stream located in City of Poquoson, Virginia, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°08′53.9″N 76°22′50.5″W
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🎣 Where on the Lyons Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Lyons 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 Lyons Creek?
The most common species in the Lyons Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Lyons Creek fishing reports?
The latest Lyons Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Lyons Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Lyons Creek, some of the species in season this November include: Striped bass, Spotted seatrout, Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, and Bonnethead shark. 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 Lyons Creek?

Fishing in Virginia requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or from licensed agents.

In Virginia, 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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