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Jamestown Marina booking holiday events
Fall and Winter Holidays are on the horizon. Book now for best selection! Company and Private Parties: Don’t be left hanging for the holidays! Let Jamestown Resort & Marina handle the details from the lodging to food and staff for
Local filmmaker David Williams along with Brian West, a local short film actor, presented the Russell County Arts Council with a $300 donation at the October Council Meeting. David Williams and Brian West had been working on a short action
Video shows tornado forming at Wolf Creek Dam
Some major storms came through the area on Monday with strong winds, hail and oh, just a tornado! Check out this video that a local resident took of a tornado forming near the Wolf Creek Dam on Monday evening.
Wolf Creek Fish Hatchery has babies
Wolf Creek NFH has babies! The EED strain of Rainbow Trout eggs that we received on Sept. 4th have hatched. Come by and take a look at these little alevin (fry with yolk sac) before they grow up.
MORE STOCKING: Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery staff along with the Kentucky Department of Fish Wildlife Resources personnel will be stocking the following waters today with Rainbow trout. Trammel Creek-Allen Co…………………..1,250 Casey Creek-Trigg Co………………………1,000 Jennings Creek-Warren Co……………….1,000 Nolin Tailwater-Edmonson Co……………1,750
Capt Dan’s Fishing Report – Sept 8th
August has come and gone, we are now into September and fishing conditions remain quite strong. The fish have went into the jumps Early this year which has been quite exhilarating. When you find the fish in the jumps There’s
It was a beautiful day on Lake Cumberland and at Hatchery Creek for the 3rd Annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Event! With 17 participants catching limit after limit of trout as well as many very large Striped Bass it was a
Russell County Hospital have been hard at work choreographing a pink glove dance which is part of a global phenomenon to help build awareness, spread hope, joy and raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. Russell County Hospital partnered
Celebration at Lake Cumberland
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) — It’s a problem that started nearly seven years ago! In 2007, the Wolf Creek Dam on Lake Cumberland needed some major repairs. Those repairs caused water levels to drop about forty feet. Thursday, those levels
Fish Hatchery process 300,000 trout eggs
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery staff and volunteers processed 300,000 EED strain Rainbow trout eggs from the Erwin National Fish Hatchery in Tennessee today. These trout will grow to stocking size in 16 – 18 months and will be used
Two 40 pound plus Stripers caught
PRESS RELEASE September 5, 2014 Captain Jim Durham Striperfun Guide Service www.StriperFun.com 931-403-2501 Two 40 pound plus Stripers caught in the last several weeks at Lake Cumberland by StriperFun Guide Service! StriperFun Guide Service is pleased to announce that it
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ new Boat Sober mobile app for smart phones and tablets informs boaters about boating under the influence and overall boating safety. Boaters planning to enjoy the upcoming Labor Day weekend
Great News! The Russell Springs Downtown Revitalization Committee has secured country singer, Trent Tomlinson for our Festival at the Springs on September 6th. Come out to see the show on Main Street in Russell Springs. Borrowed Blue, the popular Kentucky band
Engineers: Wolf Creek Dam repairs ‘permanent
There are more indications that engineers at the Nashville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are confident the seven-year, $594 million rehabilitation of Wolf Creek Dam is a permanent fix for the oft-troubled earthen and concrete structure that
StriperFun July 30th Fishing Report
THE LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT Provided by Captain Jim Durham Owner StriperFun Guide Service, Superbaittank.com Captain Jim Marine Electronics & Captain Jim Lures Staff Writer for fishin.com DATE OF REPORT: July 30th, 2014 • Latest water temperature: 81.1° F
Unfair taxes for Kentucky houseboaters
The state of Kentucky has been officially named the houseboating capital of the world. But Kentucky’s multimillion-dollar houseboat industry is being endangered by the unintended consequences of several public-policy changes, our industry leaders told state legislators. Some of the major
Man Drowns At Lake Cumberland
Crews in Pulaski County have recovered the body of a man who jumped into Lake Cumberland on Sunday night and never came back up. According to the Pulaski County Coroner, it appears the 43-year-old victim did a back flip off
Wizard of Oz Comes to Star Theater
Wizard of Oz opens at the Historic Star Theater this August! The Wizard of Oz is historically a sell-out show and one of the largest productions done at the Theater. The work for the show began back in December and
Capt Dan’s Fishing Report – July 29th
I apologize for not having updated fishing forecast for a while. Unfortunately of death in the family has prevented me from fishing for most of July. Now that I am back fishing, I will once again try to keep the
Olivia Henken & Josh Logan performing State Dock
You saw her on The Voice along with millions of others. A part of Louisville, Kentucky hip music scene, this up and coming singer is headed for stardom! As a member of Team Christina on Season 5 of NBC’s hit
Wondering where to spend Independence Day?
Wondering where to spend Independence Day? Wonder no more. Jamestown Resort & Marina has a full evening of events planned by the water! Celebrate and enjoy music from the band Klassyc Tymes, magic show and of course the beautiful fireworks
Boating Accident on Lake Cumberland
A boating accident near Beaver & Otter Creeks on Lake Cumberland resulted in serious injuries a fire and two men being airlifted. The Collision occurred around 10:30 Saturday evening when a Pontoon being occupied by James Pettey, his wife Michelle,
Bear sightings on the rise in Pulaski County
These are bare facts. Listen to this 911 conversation about 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. Dispatcher: “911.” “I didn’t know who else to call. I have a very large black bear … in my yard.” 911 dispatcher: “Okay, you need to stay
Capt Dan’s Fishing Report – June 3rd
June has finally arrived. Fishing conditions have improved drastically. The shad spawn is over, and almost all stripers are out of the spawn also. Live bait and umbrellas are the best method for catching the fish at this time. It
StriperFun Fishing Report – June 3rd
Currently, the lake level is right at 722.21 feet above sea level. The lake is now about 3 feet below the tree line which is 725′ above sea level. With the repairs finished on the dam, the lake is forecast
JAMESTOWN, Ky. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is offering public tours of the Wolf Creek Dam Powerhouse here Saturday, June 21, July 5, Aug. 16 and Sept. 6, 2014. The free guided tours of the structure
Militana Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League
Militana earned his first FLW win with four smallmouth bass that exceeded the 18-inch size limit. "My goal was to hit as many spots as possible," said Militana. "I think I hit 30 spots in the tournament. The areas that
May 17 through 23 is National Safe Boating Week
Celebrate by wearing your life jacket at all times while boating. And ask your friends and family to do the same! Ready, Set, Wear It! Conley Bottom is proud to announce we will be participating in the fifth-annual “Ready, Set,
Capt Dan’s Fishing Report – April 15th
It's hard to believe that this is the metal of April. Woke up this morning to see what appeared to be a blizzard on the Lake. The Lake is flipped over and the algae Bloom is finally gone. Fishing on
The Lake Cumberland State Resort Park has undergone, and in some cases is still undergoing, several changes the past few months, including a new resort park manager and business manager as well as a renovation of the park's popular restaurant.
Lake news is good new for anglers
Biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources predict the return of Lake Cumberland to its normal summertime level will prove a boon to fishing in the coming years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday that
Water levels to rise in Lake Cumberland soon
Lake Cumberland's water level will be restored to 723 feet by mid-May, according to officials in Washington D.C. The much welcomed announcement came Tuesday afternoon after Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell personally informed Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY),
Captain Dan’s Fishing Report – March 1st
What a difference a few days of nice weather can make. A friend of mine found good fishing in 48° clearwater back in the heads of the creeks Sunday. This is a sharp contrast from just a week ago. However,
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took to the Senate floor Tuesday to question the Obama administration’s efforts to protect an endangered Kentucky fish by keeping water levels lower than normal at Lake Cumberland, which would hurt recreation on the
Rare species may stall Lake Cumberland refill
Boaters may have to wait another year before Lake Cumberland is refilled to its level before an emergency draw-down seven years ago — and even then, the water level may not be exactly as it was. An endangered fish —
Currently, the lake level is right at 691.83 feet above sea level. The lake is now about 33 feet below the tree line. The tree line is normally at 725' above sea level. With the repairs finished on the dam,
Divers Pull Sunken Plane From Lake Cumberland
CUMBERLAND POINT, Ky. (AP) – A salvage company has pulled a water-logged airplane from the bottom of Lake Cumberland in south-central Kentucky. Divers Den owner Dean Littrell and a crew removed the two-seater plane in September, a first for his
FRANKFORT – While the federal government shutdown has temporarily closed several national parks in Kentucky, all Kentucky state parks and private attractions remain open for travelers' and vacationers' enjoyment. The national sites in Kentucky closed by the shutdown are Mammoth
Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Report – 8/12/13
As a former United States Air Force Airman – military veteran and as a current U.S. Merchant Marine Captain and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Patrol Coxswain (Captain), I understand the great importance that our brave service men and women play
Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Report – 8/01/13
THIS IS MY 163RD EDITION OF MY LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT! It has been 2 weeks since my last report. Greetings to my readers! I hope the world finds you and your family doing well! As a former United
Suspended by rappelling cables and ropes 200 feet in the air, Carl Leunig, and Adrian Kollias, civil engineers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District and two civilian contractors, Eddie Page and Chad Dahl, precisely lower themselves along
Lake level to be lowered after holidays
The annual drawdown of Lake Cumberland has begun and the target for Labor Day weekend is at or about 698 feet above sea level. That will be about 6 feet lower than the current level. After summer’s final holiday, the
Jamestown alcohol sales defeated
If there was ever a time when your vote counted, it was in Tuesday’s special ballot election in Jamestown. Only 28 votes difference keeps the city of Jamestown “dry.” In what promised to be a hotly contest- ed fight to
Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Report – 7/18/13
THIS IS MY 162nd EDITION OF MY LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT! It has been 3 weeks since my last report. Greetings to my readers! I hope the world finds you and your family doing well! As a former United
Rain pushing water level on Lake Cumberland
SOMERSET, Ky. — Heavy rains have pushed the water level on Lake Cumberland higher than the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants it for this summer. Reservoir Operations Manager Tom Hale told The Commonwealth-Journal (http://bit.ly/12qHUVy) the lake will reach 714
Officials says consider this your warning. Fish and Wildlife Officers will be out all weekend on Kentucky lakes and rivers as a part of a national effort to stop intoxicated boaters. WKYT was out at one of the boat docks
Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Report – 6/26/13
Currently, the lake level is right at 704.4 feet above sea level. The lake is now about 21 feet below the tree line. The tree line is normally at 725' above sea level. With the repairs finished on the dam,
StriperFun Guide Service Moves to Grider Hill
Grider Hill Resort Marina and StriperFun Guide Service are pleased to announce that Grider Hill Resort Marina is the new StriperFun Guide Service “Headquarters”. “We are so excited to be partnering with Captain Jim Durham and StriperFun Guide Service! As
FRANKFORT – The emergency trout regulations on the Cumberland River below Wolf Creek Dam will be eliminated June 15. The temporary regulations on Cumberland went into effect in September, 2009, in which anglers could keep an additional five rainbow trout
JAMESTOWN — The water is back up in Lake Cumberland. Now, businesses in lake country hope visitation will rise as well. This Memorial Day weekend is the first in seven years with the water level in the giant lake close
Joe Haunert of West Chester, Ohio, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 12 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Mountain Division event on Lake Cumberland. For his victory, Haunert earned $4,244 plus a $2,000 Ranger Cup
Repairs to Wolf Creek Dam are complete and the water level in Lake Cumberland is rising! This is great news for local residents as well as visitors who are planning their summer vacations in Kentucky. To celebrate the occasion, Clinton,
Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Report
THIS IS MY 158th EDITION OF MY LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT! It has been 2 weeks since my last report. Greetings to my readers! I hope the world finds you and your family doing well! As a former United
It's May and Kentuckians are celebrating the return of spring and beautiful weather in the Bluegrass State. Kentucky has much to be proud of, especially when it comes to natural beauty and the outdoors. When travelers from other parts of
PULASKI CO. Ky. (WKYT) – JD Hamilton is optimistic about the future for his business, Lee’s Ford Marina. “It’s the beginning of a recovery for us,” Hamilton said from his marina, in Pulaski County. 6 years ago a leak at
Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Report
THIS IS MY 157th EDITION OF MY LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT! It has been 3 weeks since my last report. Greetings to my readers! I hope the world finds you and your family doing well! As a former United
Girl’s Weekend Trip
When thinking of the perfect getaway for 13 women, all looking for fun, spending the weekend on a houseboat may not immediately spring to mind. Well, maybe for you it would, since you are a Houseboat magazine reader. But in
Officials of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a series of meetings Tuesday afternoon during which the integrity of recently inserted permanent barrier wall in Wolf Creek Dam will be determined as well as performance of the mile-long structure
Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Report
Currently, the lake level is right at 690.12 feet above sea level. The lake is now about 35 feet below the tree line. The tree line is normally at 725' above sea level. With the repairs finished on the dam,
Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Report
Currently, the lake level is right at 683.96 feet above sea level. The lake is now about 41 feet below the tree line. The tree line is normally at 725' above sea level. With the repairs finished on the dam,
THE LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT By Captain Jim Durham – StriperFun Guide Service Staff Writer for fishin.com DATE OF REPORT: February 5th, 2013 • Latest water temperature: 41.7 ° F surface (Fishing Creek – Lee’s Ford) February 5th, 2013
THE LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT By Captain Jim Durham – StriperFun Guide Service Staff Writer for fishin.com DATE OF REPORT: January 20th, 2013 • Latest water temperature: 42.2 ° F surface (Fishing Creek – Lee’s Ford) January 19th, 2013
JAMESTOWN, Ky. (Jan. 18, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is ahead of schedule on the Wolf Creek Dam Foundation Remediation Project and is now making plans to raise the water level in Lake Cumberland this
The Life of a Lake Cumberland Striper Guide
By Captain Jim Durham – StriperFun Guide Service As the alarm clock begins to chirp, I awake from my dream of a desperate fight with a 65 pound monster Striped bass! The dream seems so real! But as my thoughts
For most of us it’s probably safe to guess that quality family time ranks high on our lists, if not right at the top. Everyone feels he could use a bigger paycheck and of course good health is always a
2013 is Year Dam Will Finally Be Repaired
The calendar has finally turned. This is 2013, the year rehabilitation of leaky Wolf Creek Dam is projected for completion.For seven long years, seven summers, seven vacation seasons, local businesses so dependent on tourist trade have persevered. Lake Cumberland,
FRANKFORT, KY – Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker announced today that Barry Barenfanger is the new manager at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park in Jamestown. Barenfanger has 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and parks. He
Dam Access May Tighten
The Army Corps of Engineers’ Nashville District is considering limiting boat access on waters immediately above and below all power-generating dams on the Cumberland River, which would include Kentucky’s Wolf Creek Dam at Lake Cumberland and Barkley Dam at Lake
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport survey confirms potential; 142,166 would use air services Somerset — Results of a regional survey of airline travelers announced Tuesday indicate a robust market in this Southern Kentucky area for commuter airline service at Lake Cumberland
JAMESTOWN, KY (9/29/12) – Lake Cumberland State Resort Park near Jamestown will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of its lodge during the weekend of Sept. 28-29. A ceremony will be held at the lodge on Friday at
Finding The Right Broker
Why going at it alone can cost you It’s an understatement to say that to buy or sell a houseboat is to participate in a major transaction. Houseboats can be expensive, and the investment put forth in both time and
U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers says he understands the delays in repairs to a major dam on Lake Cumberland because it is a unique project. Rogers, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said there is plenty of money to complete the
It’s the kind of enthusiasm that radiates throughout the entire dock as those around him can sense it. There is a certain leadership characteristic about him that you can’t quite put your finger on, but at the same time you
Historic First Beer Sold in Downtown Somerset
As Jeff Murphy walked out of Main Street Deli Thursday afternoon, a case of Coors in hand, his thoughts were short and to the point. “I’m just really glad it’s here,” he said. The “it” in this case is legal
2012 Poker Run this Weekend – Safety Emphasized
The Big Fast boats return to Lake Cumberland on Saturday, September 8th for the annual Lake Cumberland Poker Run. Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 Poker Runs in the country, the Lake Cumberland Poker Run attracts boats from
To Remove Or Not to Remove
According to fisheries biologists, no matter how carefully it is done, a percentage of fish anglers catch and release with the best intentions still die within a few hours or days. The estimates vary from species to species, but the
Captain Jim August 30, 2012 Fishing Report
THE LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT By Captain Jim Durham – StriperFun Guide Service Staff Writer for fishin.com DATE OF REPORT: August 30, 2012 AVERAGE LAKE CONDITIONS LAST 96 HOURS • Latest water temperature: 84.1 ° F surface (Fishing Creek)
Burnside, Ky. (WKYT) – It’s the calm before the storm at Lake Cumberland’s Burnside Marina. But the hope here is the ‘storm’ means a rush of boaters and business..and not wind and rain leftover from a hurricane. “With any holiday,
It may have been the same bear. Maybe not. Anyway, two bear sightings a few days apart in the same general area cause one to wonder if we’re seeing double or maybe the bear population is increasing. A
Lake will be back to normal next December
Lake Cumberland will return to normal operational levels in stages when the Wolf Creek Dam Rehabilitation Project is complete in December 2013. The lake will be raised in increments and each stage will be monitored, said Don Getty, manager
OLIVE HILL, Ky. — The Kentucky Parks Department says three more state parks have been given the National Weather Service's "StormReady" designation. The state says a total of eight Kentucky parks have worked with the weather service to prepare for
Captain Jim August 8, 2012 Fishing Report
THE LAKE CUMBERLAND STRIPER FISHING REPORT By Captain Jim Durham – StriperFun Guide Service Staff Writer for fishin.com DATE OF REPORT: August 8, 2012 LAKE CONDITIONS • Latest water temperature: 78.8 ° F surface (Fishing Creek) August 8th, 2012 •
