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Lake Cumberland

Kentucky
204.80 km²
36.9254, -84.8751
NHD 120023093
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About Lake Cumberland

Lake Cumberland is a natural lake or pond in Kentucky, United States. It covers approximately 204.80 km² (50607 acres). The lake centroid is located at 36.9254° N, 84.8751° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Cumberland

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 25m
Dawn10:04
Sunrise10:34
Sunset00:59
Dusk01:28

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:3411:34Excellent
  • Morning11:3417:46Good
  • Midday17:4621:59Calm
  • Afternoon21:5923:59Good
  • Dusk23:5901:58Excellent
  • Night01:5809:34Good
Moon: 13% · waxing14:07

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Cumberland?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Cumberland. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Cumberland?

Lake Cumberland covers approximately 204.80 square kilometres (50607 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Cumberland located?

Lake Cumberland is located in Kentucky, United States, with its centroid at 36.9254°, -84.8751°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF