Although Lake Cumberland offers some of the finest
recreational and sight-seeing opportunities above the water, it's what's
underneath that counts. And it counts BIG!
Largemouth Bass,
Crappie, Stripers and Catfish are the main source of excitement on the Lake
and when one type isn't cooperating, relax..... another one will.
The fishing season begins early on Lake Cumberland, from then on the action
gets better. As the lake warms up topwater lures produce the explosive
strikes that make grown men shake with excitement. After the bass spawn,
usually in late April or early May, the plastic worm begins to replace the
crankbaits and surface lures on the business end of the fishing rod. Summer
find bass around deep points, drop off's and boat docks. And just when you
think the action's going to end, the cool weather of October and November
brings the bass back in the shallows for some more fast fishing action.
If Large Mouth Bass doesn't excite you, some of the other's will. During
the early spring spawning runs experienced anglers often fill their limit in
about as many casts.
Through effective management, regulation and stocking efforts Lake
Cumberland has provided numbers of state record catches over the past years.
Whether you are a serious pro looking for some outstanding bass fishing or
just look forward to a lazy day of relaxation and family fun, Cumberland Lake
has the best for your fishing vacation.
|
Fishing Information &
License FeesLicense year runs from March 1,
through the last day of February |
| LICENSE |
RESIDENT |
NON-RESIDENT |
|
|
|
| Annual Fishing |
$12.50 |
$30.00 |
| Combined Hunting & Fishing |
$20.00 |
NA |
| 3-day Fishing |
NA |
$12.50 |
| 14-day Fishing |
NA |
$20.00 |
| Joint Husband & Wife Fishing |
$22.50 |
NA |
| Trout Stamp |
$5.00 |
$5.00 |
| Commercial (includes 10 gear tags) |
$100.00 |
$500.00 |
| Commercial Gear Tags (blocks of 10) |
$10.00 |
$75.00 |
| SPECIES |
DAILY
LIMIT |
POSSESSION
LIMIT |
SIZE
LIMIT |
|
|
|
|
| Black Bass (largemouth, smallmouth) |
6 |
12 |
12" |
| Kentucky Bass (spotted) |
6 |
12 |
none |
| Rock Bass |
15 |
30 |
none |
| Walleye & hybirds |
10 |
20 |
15" |
| Sauger |
10 |
20 |
none |
| Northern Pike |
none |
none |
none |
| Muskellung |
2 |
2 |
30" |
| Chain Pickerel |
5 |
10 |
none |
| White & Yellow Bass |
30 |
60 |
none |
| Striped Bass (rock fish & Hybirds) |
5 |
5 |
15" |
| Crappie |
30 |
60 |
none |
| Rainbow Trout |
8 |
8 |
none |
| Brook Trout |
2 |
2 |
10" |
| Bullfrogs (noon 3rd Friday in May-Oct.) |
15 |
30 |
none |
|
|
|
|
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CURRENT SIZE &
LIMITS
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
Resources
#1 Game Farm Road, Frankfort, Ky.
40601
(502)
564-4336 |
