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Lake Cumberland

Lake fishing  Kentucky · 05:20 - 20:01

Lake Cumberland is a lake in Kentucky. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
72°F
Air temp
68°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.81 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 18:46–20:46 Night 20:46–04:35

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

07:00
68°
08:00
71°
09:00
74°
10:00
78°
11:00
80°
12:00
82°
13:00
82°
14:00
84°
15:00
85°
16:00
85°
17:00
85°
18:00
83°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Flathead Catfish
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
19%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Carp
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
18%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Channel Catfish
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
18%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bluegill
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
3%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
3%
Slow during the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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White Bass
White Bass
Morone chrysops
2%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
2%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Lake Cumberland is a lake in Kentucky.

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

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.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Colour Clear water and good light: try live bait, colour secondary for flathead catfish.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Cumberland

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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More waters nearby

Green River Lake Kentucky · 31.3 mi away Dale Hollow Lake Kentucky · 35.0 mi away Laurel River Lake Kentucky · 36.7 mi away Burnett Lake Tennessee · 48.9 mi away Wilgreen Lake Kentucky · 60.5 mi away Linger Lake Tennessee · 64.5 mi away Barren River Lake Kentucky · 66.2 mi away Cannon Creek Lake Kentucky · 66.3 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Cumberland?

Popular catches here include Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie and Striped Bass.

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?

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Cumberland right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 19%.