Top fish species at Black Ankle Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

23 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

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General info

Black Ankle Creek is a stream located in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

35°14′56.3″N 89°32′44.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Black Ankle Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Black Ankle 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Bow Fishing

Harvest of this species by bow fishing is prohibited.

TN Hook Restriction

Anglers in Tennessee are restricted to a maximum of 3 hooks per rod, pole, or hand-held line. Single, double, or treble hooks each count as one hook. The statewide hook restriction does not apply when using a sabiki rig or piscatore rig to take shad or herring.

Required licenses
Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.
Additional information
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.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
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Cities nearby

Oakland

1.7 miles away

Arlington

6.9 miles away

Braden

8.4 miles away

Somerville

9.0 miles away

Lakeland

10.5 miles away

Williston

11.5 miles away

Rossville

15.0 miles away

Bartlett

15.5 miles away

Collierville

16.4 miles away

Stanton

16.8 miles away

Germantown

17.6 miles away

Atoka

18.2 miles away

Mount Pleasant

20.4 miles away

Millington

20.8 miles away

Covington

22.6 miles away

Whiteville

22.8 miles away

Olive Branch

26.2 miles away

Memphis

26.3 miles away

Randolph

26.6 miles away

Byhalia

27.5 miles away

Red Banks

28.6 miles away

Saulsbury

29.3 miles away

Southaven

32.0 miles away

Ashland

35.4 miles away

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FAQ about Black Ankle Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Black Ankle Creek located?
the Black Ankle Creek is a stream located in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°14′56.3″N 89°32′44.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Black Ankle Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Black Ankle 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.
🐟 What species are in the Black Ankle Creek?
The most common species in the Black Ankle Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Black Ankle Creek fishing reports?
The latest Black Ankle Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Black Ankle Creek?

Fishing in Tennessee requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at authorized retailers.

In Tennessee, no fishing license is required for anglers under 13 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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