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Fly Fishing The Cumberland River
Kentucky
The Cumberland Lake tailwater in South Central
Kentucky near the Tennessee state line is a popular
brown and rainbow trout fishing destination. Its water
flows from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Wolf
Creek Dam. The river boast of seventy-five miles of
good trout fishing. The Cumberland is a heavily stocked
trout stream.
This is one tailwater where you must pay close attention
to the water releases and levels. It changes drastically
and within a very short time. The link on the left side of
this page will take you to the schedule for releases. If
you wade any part of the river, you should always pick
out a target and watch it carefully for a change of the
water level. If it starts to rise, get out of the stream. We
suggest a wading staff as you will see in our gear
section. It is possible to step off into a deep hole. I know
because I have done it twice not paying attention. The
staff will let you probe ahead. It would have done me
little good because I would probably be watching the
water at a distance and not be probing ahead.
Season:
Fly Fishing The Cumberland River is good year-round.
Winter:
You can fish the Cumberland River all winter long. The
water stays near the same temperature close to the dam.
Spring:
Springtime is good provided the discharges are
acceptable. Heavy rains upstream can create heavy
spring discharges.
Summer:
Summer can be a good time provided the releases are
acceptable. The cool water discharges keep the fish
active throughout the summer.
Fall:
Autumn can be the best time to fish the river. The brown
trout spawn during the fall months.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Cumberland River
The methods and strategies you use on the Cumberland
River not only varies with the discharges but also the
trout you want to target. (Click Here to Continue)
Kentucky
The Cumberland Lake tailwater in South Central
Kentucky near the Tennessee state line is a popular
brown and rainbow trout fishing destination. Its water
flows from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Wolf
Creek Dam. The river boast of seventy-five miles of
good trout fishing. The Cumberland is a heavily stocked
trout stream.
This is one tailwater where you must pay close attention
to the water releases and levels. It changes drastically
and within a very short time. The link on the left side of
this page will take you to the schedule for releases. If
you wade any part of the river, you should always pick
out a target and watch it carefully for a change of the
water level. If it starts to rise, get out of the stream. We
suggest a wading staff as you will see in our gear
section. It is possible to step off into a deep hole. I know
because I have done it twice not paying attention. The
staff will let you probe ahead. It would have done me
little good because I would probably be watching the
water at a distance and not be probing ahead.
Season:
Fly Fishing The Cumberland River is good year-round.
Winter:
You can fish the Cumberland River all winter long. The
water stays near the same temperature close to the dam.
Spring:
Springtime is good provided the discharges are
acceptable. Heavy rains upstream can create heavy
spring discharges.
Summer:
Summer can be a good time provided the releases are
acceptable. The cool water discharges keep the fish
active throughout the summer.
Fall:
Autumn can be the best time to fish the river. The brown
trout spawn during the fall months.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Cumberland River
The methods and strategies you use on the Cumberland
River not only varies with the discharges but also the
trout you want to target. (Click Here to Continue)
| Type of Stream Tailwater Species Brown Trout (stocked) Rainbow Trout (stocked) (Holdover Trout) Size Large Location South Central Kentucky Nearest Towns Burkesville Season Year-round Access: Poor to Fair Non-Resident License State of Kentucky Weather National Weather Service Hatch Chart Coming Soon Water Release Schedule: Wolf Creek Dam Cumberland River Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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