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Shady Lake

Kentucky, United States

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Shady Lake fishing reports

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Shady Lake is a lake located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

37Β°16β€²48.7β€³N 86Β°16β€²19.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shady Lake, 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 species as of June 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Owensboro

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74.5 miles away

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Clarksville

76.8 miles away

Fort Campbell North

78.8 miles away

Nashville

81.7 miles away

La Vergne

88.5 miles away

Smyrna

91.4 miles away

Brentwood

93.3 miles away

Franklin

99.2 miles away

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FAQ about Shady Lake fishing

Shady Lake is a lake located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37Β°16β€²48.7β€³N 86Β°16β€²19.2β€³W
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