Lake Cumberland State Park is a popular boating recreation area in Kentucky. Hunting, fishing, and trapping are permitted around the lake in designated areas, providing a variety of outdoor sports including houseboating and other water sports. Following are some of the most frequently asked questions about Lake Cumberland.

Q: Does Lake Cumberland have a Visitor Center?
A: Yes! The Visitors Center is located in Somerset, KY. The Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday 7:30 A.M - 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time, except Federal Holidays.

Q: What is the deepest part of the lake?
A: The deepest part of Lake Cumberland is 200 feet at 723' pool elevation and is located in the original river channel near the dam.

Q: How big is Lake Cumberland?
A: The lake is 101 miles long, has 1255 miles of shoreline and 66,000 surface acres.

Q: How deep is the Lake?
A: The average depth of the lake is 90 feet.

Q: What kind of fish are in the lake
A: Largemouth bass, small mouth bass, white bass, Kentucky bass, Bluegill, Crappie, Catfish, Walleye and Striper Bass.