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Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 1 lb

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General info

Trace Creek is a stream located in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

36°22′12.8″N 85°42′21.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Trace Creek, TN

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 Tennessee 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 Largemouth bass as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Aggregate

5
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No size limit. No more than 5 black bass per day in any combination of species may be taken. This aggregate limit includes Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Coosa Bass.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°22′12.8″N 85°42′21.7″W
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Cities nearby

Gainesboro

3.2 miles away

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10.4 miles away

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13.6 miles away

Hilham

14.9 miles away

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15.5 miles away

Celina

16.6 miles away

South Carthage

16.6 miles away

Gordonsville

18.1 miles away

Cookeville

18.8 miles away

Gamaliel

19.3 miles away

Lafayette

20.9 miles away

Livingston

21.1 miles away

Tompkinsville

22.9 miles away

Hartsville

25.1 miles away

Alexandria

27.3 miles away

Dowelltown

28.0 miles away

Tuckers Crossroads

28.1 miles away

Fountain Run

28.1 miles away

Monterey

29.1 miles away

Smithville

29.2 miles away

Liberty

29.5 miles away

Marrowbone

33.8 miles away

Burkesville

34.6 miles away

Byrdstown

34.7 miles away

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FAQ about Trace Creek fishing

the Trace Creek is a stream located in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°22′12.8″N 85°42′21.7″W
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