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Spotted bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Spruce Creek is a stream located in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Laurel County, Kentucky. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Spotted bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

36°55′48″N 84°11′56.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Spruce Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Spruce Creek, KY

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 Kentucky 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

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Regulations for

36°55′48″N 84°11′56.8″W
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Cities nearby

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6.1 miles away

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London

14.6 miles away

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17.8 miles away

Barbourville

17.9 miles away

East Bernstadt

18.6 miles away

Whitley City

20.8 miles away

Pine Knot

22.6 miles away

Somerset

24.9 miles away

Flat Lick

25.1 miles away

Burnside

25.3 miles away

Livingston

25.4 miles away

Jellico

25.5 miles away

Manchester

28.3 miles away

Winfield

28.7 miles away

Science Hill

29.3 miles away

Pineville

29.8 miles away

Annville

30.3 miles away

Mount Vernon

31.1 miles away

Arjay

32.0 miles away

Middlesborough

34.3 miles away

McKee

36.5 miles away

Oneida

38.3 miles away

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FAQ about Spruce Creek fishing

the Spruce Creek is a stream located in Whitley County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Laurel County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
36°55′48″N 84°11′56.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Spruce 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 Spruce Creek are:
The latest Spruce Creek fishing reports are:
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