Lake Cumberland
USACE Nashville District • Built 1952 • 65,530 surface acres • 1255 miles shoreline
Lake Cumberland
Great Day on the Water
Level is 1.0 ft below normal pool, water temp is 70°f (crisp), light winds around 1 mph, no active algae or safety advisories.
What to Know About Lake Cumberland
The premier houseboating destination east of the Mississippi River, featuring dramatic limestone cliff gorges and numerous boat-accessible waterfalls. Wolf Creek Dam creates over 1,255 miles of shoreline.
Boat Ramps & Launches
Public concrete launches, usable lake elevations, and federal pass info🚤 Conley Bottom Resort
Usable (Level OK)Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
🚤 Grider Hill Marina & Resort
Usable (Level OK)Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
🚤 Indian Hills Resort Alligator Ii Marina
Usable (Level OK)Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
🚤 Jamestown Marina & Resort
Usable (Level OK)Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
🚤 Lake Cumberland State Park
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
🚤 Mill Springs Battlefield Visitor Center And Museum
Usable (Level OK)The National Park Service operates the Visitor Center and Museum in Nancy, KY. A free 20-minute film about the Battle of Mill Springs is available for viewing in the Visitor Center. There are restrooms and a research lib...
🚤 Pulaski County Park
Usable (Level OK)Public recreation park offering lakefront shoreline access, picnic areas, and boat launch facilities.
🚤 Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery
Usable (Level OK)Established in 1975, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery produces rainbow, brown and brook trout for mitigation stocking into 120 public waters in Kentucky, Georgia and Indiana. Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery also propa...
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Official federal, Corps of Engineers & state park campsites⛺ Camp Earl Wallace
$18 - $32 / nightWaterfront camping facility offering tent and RV campsites with scenic lake views and recreational access.
⛺ Cumberland Point Campground
$18 - $32 / nightCumberland Point Campground is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour. Recreation Lake Cumberland is the largest man-made lake...
⛺ Fall Creek Campground
$18 - $32 / nightFall Creek Campground is located at 1144 New Fall Creek Road, Monticello and is situated along the shores of the vast Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour. Recrea...
⛺ Kendall Campground
$18 - $32 / nightKendall Campground is located at 80 Kendall Road, south of Jamestown, Kentucky, just below Wolf Creek Dam, which forms beautiful Lake Cumberland. Click here for the Lake Cumberland virtual tour. Recreation Lake ...
⛺ Mill Springs Mill Shelter
$18 - $32 / nightMill Springs Mill is located at 9135 Highway 1275 North, Monticello, KY and is a day-use facility located on the shores of Lake Cumberland, overlooking the main body of the lake. There is NO overnight camping al...
Full-Service Marinas
Fuel docks, wet slips, ship stores, and boat rentals⚓ Conley Bottom Resort
Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
⚓ Grider Hill Marina & Resort
Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
⚓ Indian Hills Resort Alligator Ii Marina
Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
⚓ Jamestown Marina & Resort
Full-service marina providing vessel mooring, slip rentals, fuel dock, and visitor services.
Today's Fishing Outlook
Favorable feeding forecast today with the First Quarter (56% illuminated). Surface water is 70°F with a steady pool (-0.01' in 24h). Fish will feed aggressively along windblown points and main-lake humps during the primary major window.
Fishing Regulations & Species
State Wildlife AgencyLicense Info: KDFWR Kentucky fishing license.
Regulations Summary: Striper limit: 2 per day, 24-inch minimum length.
View Official Wildlife Department Regulations →Lake Rules & Boating Safety
Strict environmental rules; marine sanitation pump-outs required at all marinas.
Recent Community Reports
Real-time water clarity, hazards, and ramp wait times shared by boaters and anglers.
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Were you on the water today? Share water clarity, ramp conditions, or hazards to help fellow lake visitors.
Spaceborne Satellite Observation & Water Clarity
Fresh multi-spectral overhead Earth observation from the European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-2 constellation (10m spatial resolution).
Satellite imagery and indices processed via Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) / Sentinel Hub API. Data reflects actual surface conditions at the time of orbital passage.
Derived from Band 4 red reflectance across open water pixels. Low reflectance indicates minimal suspended silt and high underwater visibility for angling and navigation.
Normalized Difference Chlorophyll Index (NDCI: 0.212) measures phytoplankton concentration using Red-Edge (B05) and Red (B04) bands to detect early bloom development before surface scums appear.
Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) contrasts Green and Near-Infrared spectra to map shallow shoals, sandbars, and exposed islands (like Sometimes Island on Travis or Wood Island on Texoma).
Recommended Gear for Current Conditions
Algorithmically matched to today's water temperature (70°F), lake elevation, and weather forecast.
Bassdash UPF 50+ Performance UV Sun Protection Fishing Hoodie
Ultra-breathable moisture-wicking UV shield designed to prevent all-day open water sunburn and heat fatigue without overheating.
Onyx A/M-24 Deluxe Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (USCG)
Lightweight, comfortable low-profile design that automatically inflates upon immersion while allowing full arm mobility for driving and casting.
SereneLife 10'6" Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard (Complete Kit)
Calm winds (1 mph) offer pristine mirror-calm coves for touring, paddleboard fitness, and shoreline exploration.
Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder with CHIRP Sonar & Dual-Beam Transducer
High-frequency CHIRP sonar pinpoints submerged humps, river channel dropoffs, bait balls, and suspended gamefish with crisp target separation.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Lake Cumberland
Verified marine operators, boat slip facilities, and licensed guide services.
⚓ Conley Bottom Resort
Full-service marina facility providing vessel mooring, guest slip rentals, marine fuel dock, and lakefront boater amenities on Lake Cumberland.
⚓ Grider Hill Marina & Resort
Full-service marina facility providing vessel mooring, guest slip rentals, marine fuel dock, and lakefront boater amenities on Lake Cumberland.
Charter Guide or Boat Rental on Lake Cumberland?
Reach thousands of visiting boaters and anglers checking live water levels, surface temperatures, and ramp conditions before heading to Lake Cumberland.
Living on Lake Cumberland
Considering buying a lake cabin, dockable waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Cumberland? Water levels, dock stability, and flood pool buffers are critical factors in waterfront valuation.
Massive 37-foot flood control storage behind Wolf Creek Dam protecting Nashville downstream on the Cumberland River.
Somerset, KY
Regional commercial and medical hub, Somerset Somernites Cruise capital, and eastern lake corridor.
Jamestown, KY
Home to Jamestown Marina, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, and deep-water access.
Russell Springs, KY
Gateway city along Highway 127 offering restaurants, supplies, and proximity to Beaver Creek.
Burnside, KY
Historic river town featuring Burnside Island State Park, the only state park entirely on an island.