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Southern Ditch

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Kentucky, United States

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Longear sunfish

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Spotted bass

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Longear sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Southern Ditch is a canal located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, and Longear sunfish.

Location

38°07′38.4″N 85°44′32.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Southern Ditch, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 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

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.

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38°07′38.4″N 85°44′32.9″W
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Cities nearby

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Lynnview

4.0 miles away

Audubon Park

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Pioneer Village

5.8 miles away

Louisville

5.8 miles away

Shively

6.2 miles away

Hebron Estates

6.7 miles away

Strathmoor Manor

7.1 miles away

Heritage Creek

7.4 miles away

St. Matthews

10.2 miles away

Shepherdsville

10.4 miles away

Jeffersontown

10.8 miles away

Mount Washington

11.7 miles away

Elizabeth

12.6 miles away

Lyndon

12.6 miles away

Glenview Hills

12.9 miles away

Glenview

13.0 miles away

New Albany

13.3 miles away

Clarksville

13.5 miles away

Woodland Hills

13.9 miles away

Middletown

14.3 miles away

Jeffersonville

14.7 miles away

Lanesville

15.1 miles away

West Point

15.2 miles away

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FAQ about Southern Ditch fishing

Southern Ditch is a canal located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°07′38.4″N 85°44′32.9″W
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