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General info

Shepherds Run is a stream located in Marion County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Washington County, Kentucky.

Location

37°38′35.9″N 85°17′32.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Shepherds Run, 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.

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Cities nearby

Springfield

5.2 miles away

St. Mary

5.2 miles away

Lebanon

5.4 miles away

Loretto

5.8 miles away

Raywick

9.5 miles away

New Hope

11.8 miles away

Bradfordsville

13.0 miles away

Mackville

13.7 miles away

Willisburg

14.8 miles away

Bardstown

14.9 miles away

New Haven

16.2 miles away

Chaplin

18.1 miles away

Bloomfield

18.6 miles away

Perryville

18.7 miles away

Fairfield

20.6 miles away

Campbellsville

20.9 miles away

Boston

23.3 miles away

Harrodsburg

25.7 miles away

Taylorsville

27.3 miles away

Junction City

27.8 miles away

Danville

28.1 miles away

Hustonville

28.5 miles away

Burgin

29.9 miles away

Salvisa

30.4 miles away

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FAQ about Shepherds Run fishing

📍 Where is the Shepherds Run located?
the Shepherds Run is a stream located in Marion County, Kentucky, United States. It is also intersecting with Washington County, Kentucky. Its coordinates are:
37°38′35.9″N 85°17′32.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Shepherds Run is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Shepherds Run by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
📢 What are the latest Shepherds Run fishing reports?
The latest Shepherds Run fishing reports are:
    🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Shepherds Run?

    Fishing in Kentucky requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, purchasable online or at licensed vendors.

    In Kentucky, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

    • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

    • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

    • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

    Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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