Fishing in Shelbyville, KY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shelbyville, Kentucky?

Anglers in Shelbyville , KY recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorsville Lake , Floyds Fork , Salt River , Guist Creek Lake , Long Run Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Shelbyville?

Most commonly caught species around Shelbyville , KY : Largemouth bass - 8,938 reported catches Bluegill - 2,340 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,342 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,342 reported catches Blue catfish - 780 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Shelbyville fishing reports?

The latest Shelbyville , KY fishing reports are: @tyler.cyrus reported a nice Largemouth bass . @jmoore697 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Elkhorn Creek . @jmoore697 reported a nice Longear sunfish at Elkhorn Creek . @staticbandzz reported a nice Bluegill at Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond) . @staticbandzz reported a nice Bluegill at Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond) . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Shelbyville?

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Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species in Shelbyville

Latest Shelbyville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Elkhorn Creek

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Elkhorn Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond)

length · weight

Bluegill

Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond)

length · weight

Sauger

Falls of the Ohio

length · weight

Bluegill

Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond)

length · weight

White crappie

Taylorsville Lake

11 in · 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Shelbyville

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 Largemouth bass as of August 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

38°12′24.8″N 85°13′45.5″W

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FAQ about Shelbyville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Shelbyville, Kentucky?

Anglers in Shelbyville, KY recommend these top fishing spots: Taylorsville Lake, Floyds Fork, Salt River, Guist Creek Lake, and Long Run Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Shelbyville?

Most commonly caught species around Shelbyville, KY:

Largemouth bass - 8,938 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,340 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,342 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,342 reported catches
Blue catfish - 780 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Shelbyville fishing reports?

The latest Shelbyville, KY fishing reports are:

@tyler.cyrus reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jmoore697 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Elkhorn Creek.
@jmoore697 reported a nice Longear sunfish at Elkhorn Creek.
@staticbandzz reported a nice Bluegill at Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond).
@staticbandzz reported a nice Bluegill at Plainview Pond (Middle Fork Pond).

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Shelbyville?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Shelbyville, KY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: