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Lake Cumberland

Lake fishing  Kentucky · 05:45 - 19:46

Lake Cumberland is a lake in Kentucky. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
80°
Best day
Mon
77%
79°
Tue
73%
79°
Wed
77%
81°
Thu
75%
84°
Fri
74%
89°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
73°F
Wind
12 mph
Pressure
29.75 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:00–07:00 Day 07:00–18:31 Dusk 18:31–20:31

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:54–03:54 Major period 13:54–15:54 Minor period 20:22–21:52 Minor period 07:55–09:25

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

10:00
73°
11:00
77°
12:00
79°
13:00
81°
14:00
80°
15:00
76°
16:00
74°
17:00
73°
18:00
74°
19:00
73°
20:00
72°
21:00
71°

Likely catch now (12 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
44%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
33%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
32%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass and Blue Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
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 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 Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Blue Catfish, Common Carp and Flathead Catfish.

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 38%.