Fishing conditions for Cumberland River (KY)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 28
12:47 PM
humidity
50%uv index
0lowcloud cover
43%visibility
23kmmoon rise
18:59AMmoon
new moon
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Cumberland River (KY) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Cumberland River (KY), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 AM peak), Today (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Cumberland River (KY).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 93°F (34°C). Sunrise today: 05:54 AM, sunset: 08:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.77 inHg (756 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:59 PM and moonset at 3:43 AM.
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Cumberland River (KY) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Cumberland River (KY), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Thursday (2 AM peak), Today (2 AM peak) and Tomorrow (2 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Cumberland River (KY).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 93°F (34°C). Sunrise today: 05:54 AM, sunset: 08:06 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is partly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 7.8 mph (3.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 11.7 mph (5.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.77 inHg (756 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 6:59 PM and moonset at 3:43 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Cumberland River tailwater below Wolf Creek Dam in Kentucky is one of the finest tailwater trout fisheries in the eastern United States, where cold, clear releases from Lake Cumberland create exceptional conditions for large, selective rainbow trout in an accessible river setting in southeastern Kentucky. The combination of Kentucky Lake Cumberland's cold releases and the tailwater structure creates a remarkable trout fishery far south of the normal trout range. Spot Features: The Cumberland River tailwater below Wolf Creek Dam in Kentucky supports exceptional rainbow trout fishing in the cold, clear releases from Lake Cumberland, with the best conditions when generators are running and releasing cold water from the deep reservoir. The tailwater section below the dam is designated as a Special Regulated area, fly fishing and light spinning gear with small presentations are most effective. Seasonality: Rainbow trout are the primary year-round sport fish in the Cumberland River tailwater below Wolf Creek Dam in Russell County, Kentucky, one of the premier cold-water trout fisheries in the Southeast, most active when trout are stocked and in spring and fall when hatches are productive. Smallmouth bass and walleye are present in the warmer sections downstream.
