Kentucky
Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Flow observation is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- 4.37 ft
- Water Temperature
- 57.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03414002 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
73°F
Feels like
81°F
Wind
3 mph E
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 92°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 3 PM
Clear
Temp 98°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 PM
Clear
Temp 87°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 98°F / Low 71°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 22 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 90°F / Low 67°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 88°F / Low 61°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 90°F / Low 68°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena, Kentucky. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Cumberland River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena is the KDFWR Lake Cumberland / Wolf Creek Dam tailwater, Kentucky's premier trout river. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03414002 (live stage and water temperature; live discharge is not claimed). Distinct from Cumberland at Williamsburg above the lake, from Hatchery Creek, and from Tennessee Cumberland identities. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
KDFWR Cumberland tailwater rainbow trout. USGS 03414002 Long Bottom. Not Lake Cumberland and not Williamsburg 03404000.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
KDFWR Cumberland tailwater brown trout with special minimum-length rules.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
KDFWR Cumberland tailwater brook trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Wolf Creek Dam tailwater on the Cumberland in Russell County, a long trout river from the dam toward the Tennessee line, distinct from Lake Cumberland itself.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by KDFWR Cumberland tailwater pages and Kendall Recreation Area / Helms Landing access below Wolf Creek Dam. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03414002. Generation can make wading unsafe.
Stocking information
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery and KDFWR stock rainbow, brown, and brook trout in the Cumberland tailwater. Cutthroat stocking was discontinued. Confirm current official notices. Stocking is fishery context, not a condition rating.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Official sources
KDFWR Cumberland tailwater trout rules change, including rainbow slot and brown/brook minimums. Distinct from Lake Cumberland and from Hatchery Creek. Confirm current KDFWR trout regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Russell, Kentucky
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Russell
Management Category
Inland trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena
Regulation Summary
Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena: KDFWR inland trout-tailwater rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout, brook-trout
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