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Koontz Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Tennessee, United States

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Smallmouth buffalo

15 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

19 in · 2 lb

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Flathead catfish

20 in · 3 lb

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Channel catfish

6 in · 2 oz

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Freshwater drum

18 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

20 in · 2 lb

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General info

Koontz Creek is a stream located in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Spotted bass.

Location

36°02′20.8″N 83°22′49.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Koontz 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 23rd, 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.

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36°02′20.8″N 83°22′49.5″W
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23.1 miles away

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25.0 miles away

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25.6 miles away

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27.7 miles away

Halls

31.1 miles away

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the Koontz Creek is a stream located in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°02′20.8″N 83°22′49.5″W
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