Top fish species at Shallow Ford Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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General info

Shallow Ford Creek is a stream located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

37°48′40.9″N 84°20′54.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Shallow Ford Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Shallow Ford Creek, 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 30th, 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.

Check "Special Regula​tions​​" for site specific regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

37°48′40.9″N 84°20′54.5″W
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Cities nearby

Richmond

6.4 miles away

Nicholasville

13.1 miles away

Berea

15.6 miles away

Winchester

15.7 miles away

Lexington

17.0 miles away

Wilmore

17.3 miles away

Keene

18.4 miles away

Lancaster

18.6 miles away

High Bridge

19.7 miles away

Irvine

22.3 miles away

Burgin

23.0 miles away

Clay City

23.2 miles away

Crab Orchard

25.6 miles away

Stanford

25.7 miles away

Danville

26.2 miles away

North Middletown

26.3 miles away

Stanton

27.0 miles away

Mount Sterling

28.0 miles away

Brodhead

28.5 miles away

Junction City

28.8 miles away

Jeffersonville

30.1 miles away

Mount Vernon

30.8 miles away

McKee

33.0 miles away

Livingston

36.2 miles away

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FAQ about Shallow Ford Creek fishing

the Shallow Ford Creek is a stream located in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°48′40.9″N 84°20′54.5″W
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