Dale Hollow Lake
Dale Hollow Lake is one of the lakes in Kentucky. The main target species are Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Blue Catfish.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (12 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish and Flathead Catfish.
For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Dale Hollow Reservoir, sometimes called Dale Hollow Lake, is a reservoir situated on the Kentucky/Tennessee border. The lake is formed by the damming of the Obey River, 7.3 miles (11.7 km) above its juncture with the Cumberland River at river mile 380. Portions of the lake also cover the Wolf River. Dale Hollow is one of four major flood control reservoirs for the Cumberland; the others being Percy Priest Lake, Lake Cumberland, and Center Hill Lake. It is also the site of Dale Hollow Lake State Park on the north (Kentucky) side.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Dale Hollow Lake?
Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie and Brown Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Dale Hollow Lake?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Dale Hollow Lake?
Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Dale Hollow Lake right now?
Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 35%.