Find the latest Cumberland River fly fishing reports, focusing on the trophy tailwaters below Wolf Creek Dam near Burkesville, KY. We provide expert updates on river flows, seasonal hatches like the Black Caddis and Sulphur, and the best fly patterns for rainbow and brown trout.
Cumberland River Fly Fishing Report – June 2026 Current River Conditions (Burkesville, Kentucky) Lake elevation is holding at 706.83, and the river is in great shape right now. Last week’s heavy rainfall left the lower river stained through midweek, but longer three-generator releases from the Corps cleared things up nicely by the weekend. As of […]
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Cumberland and Holston River Fly Fishing Report June 3rd 2026 Brown water, Fresh Hatches and some needed Higher Flows Welcome to the latest Cumberland and Holston Fishing Report for June 3rd, 2026. We’ve seen some shifts in river behavior over the last few days. Thanks to a much-needed push of water from TVA on the
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Cumberland and Holston River Fly Fishing Report: May 27, 2026 It’s been a week of adapting to changing conditions across both tailwaters. Warmer temperatures and reduced TVA generation on the Holston have tapped the brakes on last week’s exceptional dry-fly bite, while the Cumberland continues to fish very well despite the lake sitting below ideal
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Cumberland & Holston River Fly Fishing Report: Late-May Optimization Welcome to our latest Cumberland and Holston Fishing Report. It has been another stellar week of fly fishing across our regional tailwaters. While the dry fly action on the Holston River remains identical to last week’s excellent bite, the Cumberland River is offering spectacular low flows that
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Cumberland & Holston River Fly Fishing Report: May 13, 2026 Welcome to my Cumberland & Holston fishing report for May 13, 2026. The water is starting to warm and we are We are seeing a shift in insect activity across both tailwaters. The USACE and TVA are signaling a change in flow patterns for next
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Holston and Cumberland River Fishing Report Hooked up on the Holston – the Spring Caddis and Sulphur hatches are in full swing and the fish know it! Holston River Hatch Report: Caddis and Sulphurs The Holston is currently a tale of two hatches. While the Caddis are out in force and providing the most consistent
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The Black Caddis Hatch is On – And Its Going Strong! When it comes to fly fishing the Cumberland, the Black Caddis hatch is in full swing and going strong. Clouds of small, dark-winged caddisflies are dancing above the surface in the afternoons and early evenings, and the trout know it. If you’ve been waiting
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WInter Fly Fishing: Embracing the Cold for Solitude and Big Rewards Scenes like the one above will send most anglers indoors. For others, including myself, it can be one of the most rewarding times of the year to hit the water. No crowds, stunning snowy scenery and Trout that – while lethargic- are still hungry
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Cumberland River fly fishing offers some of the finest tailwater trout action in the country. In my opinion, the Cumberland River is one of the best Trout Fisheries in the Eastern United States. I have been a Fly Fishing Guide on this river for over ten years and I still get excited every time I
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