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West Fork Simpson Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Kentucky, United States

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Top fish species at West Fork Simpson Creek

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

18 in · 4 lb

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General info

West Fork Simpson Creek is a stream located in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

37°53′4.2″N 85°21′0.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on West Fork Simpson Creek?

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Fishing regulations at West Fork Simpson 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 24th, 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°53′4.2″N 85°21′0.7″W
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2.7 miles away

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7.4 miles away

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10.6 miles away

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13.5 miles away

Springfield

15.1 miles away

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Loretto

17.4 miles away

Mackville

18.4 miles away

Boston

19.3 miles away

New Hope

19.7 miles away

Shepherdsville

20.2 miles away

New Haven

20.3 miles away

Heritage Creek

20.4 miles away

Lebanon Junction

20.7 miles away

Hebron Estates

20.8 miles away

St. Mary

21.0 miles away

Pioneer Village

21.7 miles away

Lebanon

22.3 miles away

Simpsonville

22.9 miles away

Shelbyville

23.2 miles away

Lawrenceburg

26.4 miles away

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FAQ about West Fork Simpson Creek fishing

the West Fork Simpson Creek is a stream located in Nelson County, Kentucky, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°53′4.2″N 85°21′0.7″W
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