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Fishing regulations at Lake Cumberland, KY
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Fishing regulations in Kentucky can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 30th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Possession limit no more than 12 black bass in total.
Check "Special Regulations" for site specific regulations.
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FAQ about Lake Cumberland fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 241 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 216 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 208 members reported to have caught this fish
- @danielellenberg reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @CooperLackey reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @CreekCartel reported a nice Striped bass.
- @CooperLackey reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @berenboyd reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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