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Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena

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Location Snapshot

Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena is part of the Wolf Creek Dam tailwater below Lake Cumberland, a long coldwater trout reach extending through Russell County toward Tennessee. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout define the fishery, giving this section a focused tailwater-trout identity.

Current River Rating

Fair · 67

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

Tuesday, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Why

  • Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
  • Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
  • Flow observation is unavailable.

Favorable Factors

  • Recent precipitation has been light.

Timing Evidence

Window confidence: High

Current Readings

Flow
Not available
Gage Height
3.27 ft
Water Temperature
60.3 °F
Observation Time
Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 03414002 · Direct monitoring location

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

Short-term rainfall and flow-change signals

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Partly cloudy

Temperature

41°F

Feels like

37°F

Wind

5 mph E

Wind gust

8 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 6:30 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

  • Tue 7 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 42°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Tue 11 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 61°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Tue 3 PM

    Partly cloudy

    Temp 71°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

  • Tue 7 PM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 60°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Tue 11 PM

    Clear

    Temp 52°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Wed 3 AM

    Clear

    Temp 48°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Overcast

    High 71°F / Low 41°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 12 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Clear

    High 75°F / Low 44°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 13 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Clear

    High 73°F / Low 47°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 12 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Overcast

    High 74°F / Low 45°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 15 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

Historical Flow

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Fishing Overview

The Cumberland at Long Bottom is the Kentucky trout tailwater below Lake Cumberland, the lake held by Wolf Creek Dam.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Cumberland River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 23, 2026

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

Target species

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Tailwater

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Dry flies
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers

Stocking information

  • 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

    Stocked

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

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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

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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