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Little Carter Creek

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Virginia, United States

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Black drum

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Northern snakehead

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Ruddy bowfin

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General info

Little Carter Creek is a stream located in Richmond County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Essex County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Black drum, Northern snakehead, and Ruddy bowfin.

Location

37°56′29.2″N 76°48′40.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Little Carter 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 Black drum as of April 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

16"

Measurement

Total Length
Citation 80 lbs or 46 inches
Good

Pogonias cromis

Regulations for

37°56′29.2″N 76°48′40.4″W
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FAQ about Little Carter Creek fishing

the Little Carter Creek is a stream located in Richmond County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Essex County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
37°56′29.2″N 76°48′40.4″W
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