Cumberland County Is The Fishing Capital of Kentucky

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13 Apr 2023


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Burkesville is the Fishing Capital of Kentucky and a renowned destination for fishing enthusiasts worldwide. In Cumberland County, you can find sauger, crappie, bream, muskie, walleye, trout, catfish, and five bass species —Largemouth, Smallmouth, White, Kentucky, and Rock. 

The Fishing Capital Of Kentucky Is Full Of Surprises

The Cumberland River and Dale Hollow Lake offer some of the best fishing opportunities in Burkesville — leading it to be known as the Fishing Capital of Kentucky. Local fishing guide Willie Capshaw says, “We live in the heart of five lakes, and the world record smallmouth was caught here. This makes us the Fishing Capital of Kentucky and one of the best places in the country to fish.”

Plan a visit to the Fishing Capital of Kentucky today. 

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