Lake Cumberland
Lake Cumberland is one of the lakes in Kentucky. The main target species are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and White Bass.
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
Lake Cumberland is Kentucky's biggest lake, a long, deep reservoir on the Cumberland River known for clear water and steep, wooded shoreline. Striped bass and largemouth bass are the headline fish, with crappie and walleye adding variety in the coves and the tailwater below the dam. The lake is a major houseboat destination, so summer weekends bring heavy boat traffic. A Kentucky fishing license is required.
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.
Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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
Lake Cumberland is a reservoir in Clinton, Russell, Wayne, Pulaski and Laurel counties in Kentucky. The primary reasons for its construction were a means for flood control and the production of hydroelectric power. Its shoreline measures 1,255 miles (2,020 km) and the lake covers 65,530 acres (265 km2) at the maximum power pool elevation. The reservoir ranks 9th in the U.S. in volume, with a capacity of 6,100,000 acre-feet (7.5 km3) of water, enough to cover the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky with 3 inches (76 mm) of water. The main lake is 101 miles (163 km) long and over one mile (1.6 km) across at its widest point.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Cumberland?
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Cumberland?
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 Lake Cumberland?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Cumberland right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 26%.