Lake Cumberland (KY)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about 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

Q: What is Lake Cumberland's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Cumberland is a 38795.69 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Cumberland?

Lake Cumberland contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Trout, Sturgeon, Common Carp, Gar, Drum.

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Lake Cumberland Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

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7 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Jay Wallen Fishing
Silver Ambassador
3/18/23
47° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Jerkbaits
- Structure
  Flooded Brush
- Forage
  Alewife
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Hard Jerkbaits in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Flooded Brush)
Largemouth hanging on last deep water in the back of the creeks, mostly using old standing trees as cover. They are also hanging on the last channel banks on chunk rock. Find south facing, sunny rocky banks for the best... Read More
Jay recommended this gear for Lake Cumberland, KY
Hotbait
Berkley Stunna 112 Jerkbait Hankie Pankie / 4 3/8"
$14.99
St. Croix Bass X Casting Rods 6'8" / Medium / Extra-Fast
$125.00
LakeDelavanKid
Gold Ambassador
57° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Ledges)
Magdraft in 15 feet along the sunny sides of the bluffs straight up kill !
Kyle recommended this gear for Lake Cumberland, KY
Hotbait
Megabass Magdraft Freestyle Swimbait Albino Pearl Shad / 6"
$14.99
LakeDelavanKid
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Soft Body Swimbaits (Large)
- Structure
  Points
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Soft Body Swimbaits (Large) in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)
Fishing should be heating up here in the next few weeks targeting big largies on first and secondary points chucking a magdraft. A 4 Mississippi count and then slow roll 3/4 way in the water column.
Kyle recommended this gear for Lake Cumberland, KY
Hotbait
Megabass 6" Magdraft Swimbait Ayu / 6"
$14.99
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 20lb / 200 Yards
$33.99
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Left / 7.1:1
Out of Stock
Daiwa Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'6" / Medium-Heavy / Medium-Fast
Out of Stock