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Fishing
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Whether you are a recreational angler who fishes for
the fun of it or a serious angler who lives to fish,
Lake Cumberland is a fisherman’s dream. Whatever your
fancy, Lake Cumberland has it. The lake is loaded with
crappie, bream, walleye, trout, catfish or any of the
five species of bass (largemouth, smallmouth, white,
Kentucky or rock). Below you’ll find a listing of
fishing guides, bait/tackle shops, licensing
information, and other general information.
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The first weekend in June is FREE FISHING DAYS IN
KENTUCKY!
Begin making your plans today to enjoy a fishing trip
at Lake Cumberland. While in the area call the Corps
of Engineers Fishing Hotline for an update on water
temperatures and elevations as well as fishing
conditions and tips.
FISHING HOTLINE: 606-678-8697
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Lake Cumberland's Popular Fish |
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Type of Fish |
Season |
Location |
Lure Tips |
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Catfish |
April-Nov. |
Lake &
Tributaries |
Shad
Minnows, Nightcrawlers |
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Largemouth Bass |
April-Oct. |
Major
Tributaries in the Lake |
Spinner
Baits, Worms, Topwater |
Rockfish
(Striped Bass) |
April-June, Sept.-Oct. |
Beaver &
Otter Creeks |
Large
Jigs, Spoons, Crankbaits |
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White
Bass |
March-May |
Lake &
Tributaries |
Jigs,
Minnows, Small Spinners |
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Crappie |
March-June, Oct. |
Lake &
Tributaries |
Small
Jigs, Minnows |
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Sauger
& Walleye |
Jan.-March, Dec. |
Big South
Fork Head, Tailwaters |
Jigs,
Minnows, Combinations |
Bream
(Bluegill, etc) |
May-Aug. |
Lake
Tributaries |
Crickets,
Worms, Popping Bugs |
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Creel & Size Limits |
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Species |
Daily Limit |
Possession Limit |
Minimum Size Limit |
Black
Bass
*Largemouth
*Smallmouth
KY Bass |
6 |
12 |
15"
18"
None |
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Rock Bass |
15 |
30 |
None |
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Walleye &
Hybrids |
10 |
20 |
15" |
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Sauger |
10 |
20 |
None |
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White Bass |
30 |
60 |
None |
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Striped
Bass* |
2 |
2 |
24" |
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Crappie* |
30 |
60 |
10" |
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Rainbow
& Brown Trout (only 3 may be brown trout) |
8 |
8 |
None |
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*Lake
Cumberland Restrictions |
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License Information |
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Type of Licence |
Res. |
Non Res. |
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Annual |
15.00 |
35.00 |
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Combo -
Hunt/Fish |
22.50 |
N/A |
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Senior/disabled Hunt/Fish |
5.00 |
N/A |
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Joint
–Husband/ Wife Fishing |
27.00 |
N/A |
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1-Day
Fishing |
6.00 |
7.00 |
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15-Day
Fishing |
N/A |
25.00 |
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Trout
Permit |
10.00 |
10.00 |
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Sportsman’s license |
80.00 |
N/A |
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Average Lake Temperature |
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Month |
Air |
Surface |
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January |
40 |
44 |
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February |
42 |
45 |
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March |
52 |
48 |
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April |
62 |
62 |
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May |
70 |
73 |
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June |
77 |
81 |
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July |
78 |
84 |
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August |
73 |
83 |
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September |
66 |
73 |
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October |
53 |
63 |
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November |
43 |
56 |
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December |
40 |
48 |
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Fishing Guides |
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Castaway’s
21 Lee’s Ford
Dock Road, Nancy: 606-636-6855
D.C. Guide
Service
PO
Box 282, Somerset: 606-636-6458
Nancy Guide
Service
PO
Box 130, Nancy: 606-636-6644
Phil Glass
Striper Guide Service
1854
Hwy. 790, Bronston: 606-561-5324
Stevens’ Guide
Service
210
Alcalde Lane, Somerset: 606-382-9412 |
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Bait & Tackle |
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Burnside Tackle
8591
S. Hwy. 27, Burnside, KY 42519: 606-561-6350
Caney Fork
Sportsman Center
121
West University Drive, Somerset, KY 42501: 606-679-8643
Castaway’s
21
Lee’s Ford Dock Road, Nancy, KY 42544: 606-636-6855
Lake Cumberland Outdoors
Pro Bass Shop
2234 Hwy. 90,
Bronston, KY 42518: 606-561-4662
Paul’s Discount
N. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY
42501: 606-678-4405 |
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Information
courtesy
Somerset-Pulaski County Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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