river in Kentucky, USA
The Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam is one of America's great trout tailwaters, producing trophy brown, rainbow and brook trout in 75 miles of cold water, along with striped bass, walleye and sauger in its lower reaches. Located in the tailwater below Wolf Creek Dam, flowing 75 miles to the Tennessee state line.
Cumberland River is a river in Kentucky, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Cumberland River can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Lake Sturgeon, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Cumberland River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Cumberland River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Cumberland River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Cumberland River:
Anglers at Cumberland River can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Cutthroat Trout, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Lake Sturgeon, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Cumberland River before you cast a line.
Cumberland River is a river in Kentucky, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.