There's fresh growth on bushes that have taken root on the lake's expanded shoreline. In large areas formerly underwater until the lake drawdown for work on Wolf Creek Dam, fresh vegetation continues to spread. This bush on Cumberland Point Recreation Area would, in a normal year, be about 15 feet under the surface at this time of year.
WATER MEASUREMENTS
CURRENT LAKE LEVEL: 681.98 ( 5.0" in 24 hrs)
COMMENT: In order to curtail the rise of the lake due to work on the dam seepage issue, release of water through the power facilities at Wolf Creek Dam continues at a moderate continuous flow of 10,670 cubic feet per second. Since April 15, it has been lowered around 13 feet. Currently, the drawdown is approaching the level held during last year's summer season. It is about 42-44 feet below the tree line, which is normally about 725' above sea level. However, there is still a massive volume of water in the huge and deep lake, and the surface area remains one of the largest in the eastern U.S.
CURRENT SURFACE WATER TEMPERATURE: 68.8
°F measured at State Dock, live sensor reading courtesy forum member lake4fun.
LATEST C.O.E. WATER TEMPERATURE: 61° F at the surface and 5 feet, 59 degrees at 10 and 15 feet, 56 degrees at 20 and 25 feet and 54 degrees at 30 feet (measured at Lee's Ford Marina on Apr. 21)
Smallmouth Bass are being caught on live shiners and crank baits off the points. Largemouth and Kentucky Bass are being caught on crankbaits and spinnerbaits in the creeks. Crappie fishing is picking up in the creeks on minnows and jigs. Striper Fishing has been fair in the creeks on planner board and down rod methods fishing live shad 10-30 feet down. Below the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery and in the Cumberland River, Rainbow and Brown Trout can be caught on spinners, salmon eggs, nightcrawlers, and corn. Fishing information by phone: 606-678-8697
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FISHING TOURNAMENTS
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AUG 9 - FBC BASS CLUB (closed). Conley Bottom Resort.
Anyone know of any scheduled for the lake? Tell us!
UNQUESTIONABLY THE HOUSEBOAT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, located in southern Kentucky and the largest lake by volume in the USA east of the Mississippi River, Lake Cumberland's three state parks, national forest, national river & recreation area, national recreation trail, record fishing, wildlife that includes bald eagles, bear & elk, 1,200 miles of shoreline, countless waterfalls and innumerable coves see more visitors each year than Yellowstone National Park. It is truly one of America's premier recreational regions.
MILL SPRINGS CORNBREAD FESTIVAL - May 24. Something for everyone
to enjoy. The Mill will be open for tours throughout the day. At 2 pm there will be a grinding exhibition where the big wheel is put into service. In addition to the gift shop, there will be various arts and craft vendors set up for this event. A cornbread and pinto beans lunch (or hotdogs and chips) can be purchased from 11 am - 1:30 pm. Sponsored by the Monticello Woman's Club, located at Mill Springs Park in Wayne County. CLICK HERE
KIDS CATCH A RAINBOW FISH DERBY - June 7. One of the largest
events of its kind in the country, it takes place a Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, located immediately below Wolf Creek Dam. Everything is completely free, including snacks and demonstrations, and there are prizes for just about everyone, not to mention the thrill of catching a big rainbow trout. Thousands are released into the fishing creek from the hatchery. Over a thousand kids and their parents enjoy this annual outdoors extravaganza. CLICK HERE
State losing money on parks — (Louisville Courier-Journal) Kentucky's state park system is losing increasing amounts of money despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars on improvements in recent years, according to a report released Wednesday by Auditor Crit Luallen. The audit report examined financial data from 2000 to 2007 and concluded that park "expenditures are increasing at a higher rate than revenues." During the period the losses increased 14 percent to $31 million last year, according to the report. That increase occurred even though the state has spent more than $316 million since 1994 to renovate, expand, develop and maintain the state's 52 park facilities, the report said. "Our state parks system is the finest in the nation," she said in a statement. "The concern is that the parks system received significant capital construction funding with the goal that the improvements would bring more people to the parks, but we are not seeing that in our analysis." DISCUSS IT
May 17 is Boat Smart Super Saturday — Volunteers have teamed up with the US Army Corps of Engineers at area lakes for Boat Smart Super Saturday on May 17. Super Saturday, the kickoff to National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, is geared to promote boating and water safety while having fun at the lake. “Wear It,” referring to life jackets, is the primary message for boaters to follow to arrive alive after a day on the lake. The team will be ready at boat ramps around the lake on Super Saturday to greet visitors and remind them of tips to be safe on the water. With the warmer weather and summer approaching quickly, crowds are getting back out on the lakes. “There’s a variety of volunteers participating from boaters, park hosts, clubs, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Scouts and more,” said Natural Resources Specialist Carolyn Bauer. “Volunteers view it as a nice way to take a few hours, greet visitors, enjoy being around the lake, and feel good about knowing the information they provide may save a life.” DISCUSS IT
Real classic rock artists perform in free concert Saturday night in Monticello — This Saturday in Monticello, you can see the following late 60s and early 70s rock bands perform live in a free concert: Sugarloaf, Blues Image, Rare Earth, Iron Butterfly, Alice Cooper and Cannibal and the Headhunters. Well, not the entire band, but members from them performing together as the Classic Rock All Stars. The nationally-known band includes the original lead singers and instrumentalists from the above-named groups. Their hits include “Ride, Captain, Ride,” “Green Eyed Lady,” “Get Ready,” “In A Gadda Da Vida” “(I Just Want to) Celebrate,” and many more. It's part of the free 3-day weekend of music and more known as the Heart of Lake Cumberland Spring Fest 2008. It runs May 9 through May 11 and has events and attractions for the whole family. DISCUSS IT
Kentucky Tourism promoting 'Discover Your Own Backyard' contest — (Huntington WV Herald-Dispatch) IIf rising gas prices aren’t enough to keep Kentuckians closer to home throughout the vacation season, perhaps winning a contest will sweeten the attraction. Kentuckians can log on to the web site mykentuckybackyard.com and register for prizes as part of the Kentucky Department of Tourism’s “Discover Your Own Backyard” promotion that invites residents to visit state events and attractions throughout the summer vacation months. Daily drawings will be held from May 5 through August 14 and a prize awarded each day. Participants must reside in Kentucky. Everyone who registers will be eligible for a grand prize houseboat trip on Lake Cumberland to be awarded at the Kentucky State Fair in August. The trip, aboard a luxury houseboat provided by the Lake Cumberland State Dock, is for a three night weekend or four night mid-week package. The winner will receive a certificate for a 2008 trip and dates are subject to availability. DISCUSS IT
There's fresh growth on bushes that have taken root on the lake's expanded shoreline. In large areas formerly underwater until the lake drawdown for work on Wolf Creek Dam, fresh vegetation continues to spread. This bush on Cumberland Point Recreation Area would, in a normal year, be about 15 feet under the surface at this time of year.
5.0" in 24 hrs
Smallmouth Bass are being caught on live shiners and crank baits off the points. Largemouth and Kentucky Bass are being caught on crankbaits and spinnerbaits in the creeks. Crappie fishing is picking up in the creeks on minnows and jigs. Striper Fishing has been fair in the creeks on planner board and down rod methods fishing live shad 10-30 feet down. Below the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery and in the Cumberland River, Rainbow and Brown Trout can be caught on spinners, salmon eggs, nightcrawlers, and corn. Fishing information by phone: 606-678-8697
