Little Creek Fishing
Virginia inlet water in Prince William County.
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What a Virginia angler should know about Little Creek
Little Creek is a inlet on the Chesapeake Bay side, in Prince William County. A run of roughly 2 miles links it with Quantico Base.
Water levels come from 1 water-level station nearby. Saltwater limits from the Virginia Administrative Code govern it.
USGS GNIS named feature 1469514; Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations; NOAA CO-OPS; read November 6, 2026.
DWR saltwater access by Little Creek
Launch elsewhere: no DWR site is near Little Creek.
Virginia DWR Boating Access Locations layer (attributes as recorded; lanes, fees and hours are not in the layer), read November 6, 2026.
Saltwater rows for Little Creek
| Species | Area | Size | Bag | Season | VAC section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black drum | Virginia tidal waters | 16 in minimum | 1 | not stated | 4VAC20-320-40 |
| Bluefish | Virginia tidal waters | not stated | 5 | not stated | 4VAC20-450-20 |
| Cobia | Virginia tidal waters | 43 in minimum | 1 | June 15 through September 20 | 4VAC20-510-20 |
| Grey trout (weakfish) | Virginia tidal waters | 12 in minimum | 1 | not stated | 4VAC20-380-60 |
| Speckled trout | Virginia tidal waters | 14 in minimum | 5 | Closed April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 | 4VAC20-280-30 |
| Striped bass | Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries (fall) | 19 in minimum, 24 in maximum | 1 | October 4 through December 31 | 4VAC20-252-90 |
| Striped bass | Potomac River tributaries | 19 in minimum, 24 in maximum | 1 | May 16 through July 6 and August 21 through December 31 | 4VAC20-252-100 |
| Striped bass | All Virginia waters | not stated | not stated | not stated | 4VAC20-252-50 |
Limits on Little Creek follow the VAC sections as of November 6, 2026.
Virginia Administrative Code, Title 4 Agency 20 (Marine Resources Commission) on law.lis.virginia.gov, as of November 6, 2026 (VMRC rules change by emergency order; check the VMRC regulations page before keeping fish).
A Virginia saltwater license is $17.50 for residents and $25 for nonresidents 16 and older.
Virginia license fees in the 2026 Freshwater Fishing in Virginia digest (licenses run one year from purchase unless noted), read November 6, 2026. Virginia Marine Resources Commission license fees, read November 6, 2026.
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| NOAA water-level station | ID | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren | 8635027 | 19 miles |
Predicted tides around Little Creek
| Prediction station | Distance |
|---|---|
| Quantico, Va. | under a mile |
| Aquia Creek, Va. | 8 miles |
NOAA hosts the numbers for Little Creek; we link, not copy.
NOAA CO-OPS Tides & Currents station list, read November 6, 2026.
Within a tank of gas of Little Creek
Neighbouring bays and creeks of Little Creek
- Yeocomico Rivertidal river, 54 miles
- Coan Rivertidal river, 58 miles
- Little Wicomico Rivertidal river, 72 miles
- Great Wicomico Rivertidal river, 72 miles
- Corrotoman Rivertidal river, 75 miles
The bigger water past Little Creek
- Chesapeake BayVirginia side
Inland fishing near Little Creek
- Accotink Creek22 miles
- Holmes Run23 miles
- Rapidan River (Trout Section)24 miles
- Locust Shade Park3 miles
- Occoquan Reservoir14 miles
- Abel Reservoir14 miles
Picking up minnows and bloodworms near Little Creek
- Pilot House Marina-Boat Salesmarina, Woodbridge, 6 miles
- E Z Cruz Marinamarina, Woodbridge, 6 miles
- Hampton's Landing Marinamarina, Woodbridge, 6 miles
- Willow Landing Marinamarina, Stafford, 8 miles
- Holiday Harbor Marinamarina, Stafford, 8 miles
- Hope Springs Marinamarina, Stafford, 8 miles
Listed guide and charter outfits for Little Creek
- Scott Capt Captcharter, Woodbridge, (703) 670-5716
Old Dominion towns a quick hop from Little Creek
- Quantico Base2 miles, Prince William County
- Triangle2 miles, Prince William County
- Cherry Hill3 miles, Prince William County
- Dumfries4 miles, Prince William County
County and city guides tied to Little Creek
- Prince William Countycounty seat Manassas
Piscifun kit lined up for a day on Little Creek
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Old Dominion water near Little Creek, on camera
Photo: Blake Patterson, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Mike Oswald, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: WordRidden, CC BY 2.0
What a Virginia tackle counter hears about Little Creek
What town is near Little Creek?
It lies in Prince William County, on the Chesapeake Bay side, about 2 miles from Quantico Base.
How close is the nearest ramp to Little Creek?
Nothing on the DWR layer is within 10 miles.
Is Little Creek fresh or salt water for licensing?
A Virginia saltwater license is $17.50 for residents and $25 for nonresidents 16 and older. No license under 16.
How many puppy drum can I keep from Little Creek?
Red drum: 3 a day, 18-inch minimum, 26-inch maximum (4VAC20-1400-30), as of November 6, 2026.
What are the speckled trout rules on Little Creek?
Speckled trout: 5 a day, 14-inch minimum (4VAC20-280-30); the code closes the season April 1 through June 30, 2026, as of November 6, 2026.
Do flounder sizes change during the year on Little Creek?
Summer flounder: 4 a day, 16-inch minimum (4VAC20-620-50); the minimum rises June 1 per the code section, as of November 6, 2026.
Where does NOAA predict the tide near Little Creek?
Quantico, Va. is the closest NOAA prediction point, under a mile away.
Where do anglers fishing Little Creek buy bloodworms?
Our list starts with Pilot House Marina-Boat Sales (about 6 miles away).
Run out to Little Creek on a calm morning
Check the VMRC rows before you keep fish.