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Kentucky
Fishing Creek Tailwater - Lake Cumberland
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Fishing Creek Tailwater - Lake Cumberland
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The Fishing Creek arm of Lake Cumberland provides excellent tailwater-style fishing where cold, oxygenated water supports trout and bass populations. This area is popular with fly anglers targeting rainbow trout stocked by KDFWR in the cooler months, as well as year-round bass fishing. The creek's accessible banks and clear water make it a favorite for wade anglers in the region.
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