Lake Cumberland Conditions
Real-time water levels from USGS, historical comparisons, and annual trends to help you plan your fishing trip.
Water Level Data
Why Water Level Matters
Rising water: Bass often move shallow and feed actively. Fish near newly flooded cover, grass, and brush.
Falling water: Bass pull back to main lake points and deeper structure. Focus on primary points and channel swings.
Stable water: Fish relate predictably to their seasonal patterns. Best time for pattern fishing.
Lake Cumberland Pool Levels
Summer Pool
Target: Memorial Day - Labor Day
723.0 ft
Winter Pool
Flood control drawdown
673.0 ft
Max Pool
Top of flood gates
760.0 ft
Data Source
Water level data from USGS Station 03413500 - Lake Cumberland near Jamestown, KY. Updates every 15 minutes.
View on USGS →Annual Water Level Trends
How to use this chart: Compare water levels across years to identify patterns. Look for when the lake typically reaches summer pool, how quickly it draws down in fall, and how spring rains affect levels. This can help you plan trips around optimal water conditions.
Additional Resources
Army Corps of Engineers
Official lake management, generation schedules, and flood control operations.
Visit USACE →Weather Forecast
NWS detailed forecast for the Lake Cumberland area including wind and precipitation.
View Forecast →Moon Phases
Moon phase calendar and solunar data for the Somerset, KY area.
View Moon Data →