KY (Clinton, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Wayne)

Lake Cumberland

WATER CLARITY: 4/10

What you need to know about fishing Lake Cumberland

Lake Cumberland is a 63,000-acre reservoir with over 1,250 miles of shoreline. It is located in the south-central part of Kentucky and stretches from Jamestown to Monticello along the Cumberland River. With its sprawling size, access to the water can be accomplished at one of the 50+ boat ramps along its shores. Probably best known for its spring White Bass run and monster Stripped Bass population, Lake Cumberland is filled with many different species that will allow all types of anglers to have a great day on the water. Spring is the time to focus on the back of creeks where fresh water flows in from the many tributaries around the lake. During the Summer, Stripped Bass can be caught trolling in deeper water closer to the dam. Come fall, bass will rise in the water column to fill up on baitfish before the winter approaches, making it the perfect time to throw topwater baits in the early morning and evenings. Max Depth: 197 ft, Average Depth: 90 ft

Waterbody Type

Lake/Pond

Species Present

Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Catfish, Drum, Trout

Coordinates

-85.0281W
36.9254N

Surface Area

157.00 sq. km

Avg. Depth

0 ft.

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Fishing Reports (3)
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Relevant Gear for Lake Cumberland Winter Largemouth Bass Fishing

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Winter Largemouth Bass Fishing Reports

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45 degree rocky banks on both sides of secondary points, especially points with rock transitions
Season: Winter
Structure: Boulders
Species: Largemouth Bass
Forage: Shad
Technique: Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
RkCrawler 55 Crankbait Red Craw / 2 1/5"
spro
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Reported by Ricky Harris
A ned rig is hot right now as the temps have dropped and the activity level is lower for the smallmouth. Finding deep points at the mouths of the creeks... Read More
Season: Winter
Structure: Points
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Forage: Shad
Technique: Ned Rigs
Finesse TRD GREEN PUMPKIN / 2 3/4"
zman
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Reported by Lincoln Horsman
Bounce the points in April for smallmouth bass on a jerk bait, swimbait, spinnerbait, or a crank bait!
Season: Post-Spawn
Structure: Points
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Technique: Jerk Baits

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