Fishing Season: Year Round

Cumberland River - KY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

54

Dane Law's Tip of the Week

Classic Cumberland River fall fishing. Rising fish. High quality fish coming to the net. Good hopper bite.

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Map of Cumberland River

5-Day Outlook as of 10/5/26

Excellent with high quality fish. Good flows and good fishing. Our choice for early fal fly fishing trips with us. 10/05/26 Call Dane 770-655-9210

Techniques & Tips as of 10/5/26

Nymphs with indicators. Dry dropper. Dry flies and sulphurs. Everything is working at the right time and place. Streamer fishing is good, especially on darker days.

Local Species Available Year Round

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    Rainbow

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    Brown

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    and Brook trout

Dane Law's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
T.H. Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa Green 14
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer white 8
Hoppers Varies varies
Wooly Bugger Varies varies
guides choice N/A

T.H. Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa

With partridge soft hackle and a tungsten bead, this caddis pupa is best among pupa flies.

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Dane Law's Recommended Gear

Description: About Cumberland River

The Cumberland River tailwater begins at Wolf Creek Dam on Lake Cumberland in south central Kentucky and flows for 70 miles before it reaches the Tennessee state line. It is the longest coldwater tailrace we fish. The Cumberland is the best trout fishery in Kentucky. Drift and jet boat fly fishing is the best way to cover the water here.

Nearest Airport:

Bluegrass International Airport, Lexington KY

Hatches:

Midges, several mayfly species, caddis, stoneflies, terrestrials. Dry flies and dry droppers right now. Streamers on higher water. Our guides have the flies dialed in.

Best Time to Fish:

Morning

Best Stretch:

Any area with low water

Best Access:

Public access points below Wolf Creek Dam Wolf Creek dam, Helm's landing, Burkesville.