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Lake Cumberland (Burnside area)

Kentucky, United States
Open Water suggested27 m depthBoth entry

Lake Cumberland (Burnside area) at a glance

Lake Cumberland (Burnside area) is a intermediate both dive site in Kentucky, United States with depths of up to 27.4 m (90 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 4h ago
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Site hazards: Heavy recreational boat traffic in summer; thermocline at ~35 ft; large depth - average about 90 ft; fluctuating reservoir levels

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Sun7:00–21:00
Mon7:00–21:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–21:00
Thu7:00–21:00
Fri7:00–21:00
Sat7:00–21:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:10 · Sunrise 6:39 · Sunset 20:50

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Striped bass, Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass
Best time: Summer; surface temps reach the mid-80s F

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan82% 9 kn
  2. Feb79% 10 kn
  3. Mar86% 10 kn
  4. Apr84% 10 kn
  5. May87% 9 kn
  6. Jun90% 7 kn
  7. Jul100% 7 kn
  8. Aug98% 7 kn
  9. Sep98% 7 kn
  10. Oct97% 8 kn
  11. Nov97% 9 kn
  12. Dec84% 10 kn

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Striped bassCommonly seen
  • Smallmouth bassCommonly seen
  • Largemouth bassCommonly seen
  • WalleyeOccasionally seen
  • CrappieCommonly seen
  • Channel catfishCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A 101-mile-long Corps of Engineers reservoir formed by Wolf Creek Dam in 1950, regarded by the Bluegrass Dive Club as one of Kentucky's best diving areas. Visibility runs 10-30 ft over rock bluffs, sunken boats and abundant game fish, with a pronounced thermocline around 35 ft. Most diving is staged from Burnside near Somerset, where the Diver's Den shop supports lake divers.

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Heavy recreational boat traffic in summer; thermocline at ~35 ft; large depth - average about 90 ft; fluctuating reservoir levels

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