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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Salt Lick Creek is a stream located in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Smith County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Yellow bass.

Location

36°21′27.9″N 85°49′9.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Salt Lick Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Salt Lick 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 30th, 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

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36°21′27.9″N 85°49′9.6″W
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Cities nearby

Gainesboro

9.4 miles away

South Carthage

11.1 miles away

Red Boiling Springs

12.0 miles away

Gordonsville

13.7 miles away

Dodson Branch

16.2 miles away

Lafayette

16.4 miles away

Baxter

17.5 miles away

Hartsville

18.9 miles away

Gamaliel

19.6 miles away

Hilham

21.3 miles away

Celina

21.8 miles away

Tuckers Crossroads

22.0 miles away

Cookeville

22.4 miles away

Alexandria

22.8 miles away

Tompkinsville

24.7 miles away

Dowelltown

24.8 miles away

Liberty

25.9 miles away

Fountain Run

26.4 miles away

Livingston

27.5 miles away

Smithville

27.6 miles away

Monterey

34.2 miles away

Marrowbone

37.1 miles away

Burkesville

39.0 miles away

Byrdstown

40.9 miles away

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FAQ about Salt Lick Creek fishing

the Salt Lick Creek is a stream located in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Smith County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
36°21′27.9″N 85°49′9.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Salt Lick 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.
The most common species in the Salt Lick Creek are:
  • Largemouth bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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