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The Shelby Lake can be found on the Olmsted USGS quad topo map. Shelby Lake is a reservoir in Ballard County in the state of Kentucky. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 37.1828, -89.0303 and the altitude is 318 feet (97 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Shelby Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Shelby Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 37.1828
Longitude: -89.0303
Elevation: 318 ft (97 m)
Locator Map - Shelby Lake
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Local Weather
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Thursday:
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Becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs in the mid 40s.
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