CAPTAIN JIM FISHING - CUMBERLAND RIVER FISHING REPORT

Provided by Captain Jim Durham

Owner StriperFun Guide Service, Tennessee and Kentucky Walleye, Bass, Crappie and Muskie Charters, Superbaittanks.com, Captain Jim Marine Electronics and much more……

DATE OF REPORT: December 9th, 2023

Greetings to my readers! I hope that the world finds you and your family doing well!

• Latest water temperature: 54.2 ° F surface (Cumberland River): December 9th, 2022

The river is currently running muddy today! Be careful where you launch and run!

Greetings to my readers! I hope that the world finds you and your family doing well!

HONOR OUR SOLDIERS

As a former United States Air Force Airman - military veteran and as a current U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Patrol Coxswain (Captain), I understand the great importance that our brave service men and women play in our society. Their service is why you can enjoy the freedoms you have!

We also cannot forget the duty and service provided by our policemen and firemen.

STRIPERFUN OFFERS A 10% DISCOUNT on all charters to currently active Policemen and Firemen as well as to active military AND retired military veterans (with proper verification ID provided by the person booking the trip).

This is our way of saying “THANKS” for your service to these important groups.

COME VISIT BEAUTIFUL THE BEAUTIFUL CUMBERLAND RIVER FOR FABULOUS WINTERTIME FISHING TRIPS – CALL EARLY WHILE WE STILL HAVE DATES AVAILABLE!

MONSTER TROUT FISHING BELOW THE LAKE CUMBERLAND DAM!


Captain Jim Fishing offers Trout charters December through April below the Lake Cumberland Wolf Creek dam in Kentucky! This type of fishing is both “drift fishing” jigging bait (for huge Rainbow and Brown Trout up to 13 pounds!) and casting small lures on ultralight rods and reels to catch “schooling” smaller (1 to 3 pounders) Rainbows. You will love this new and exciting type of fishing!

CUMBERLAND RIVER WALLEYE AND SAUGER



Tennessee Walleye Charters stays busy fishing for Walleye and Sauger on the Cumberland River near Gainesboro, Tennessee all winter long – December running through the end of March! The beautiful flowing waters of the Cumberland River is loaded full of big fish. The Cumberland River is a world class Sauger and Walleye destination (fishing for 2 people only on the Cumberland River)!

We also offer Walleye charters on the Holston, Powell or Clinch Rivers in Eastern TN.
The Fishing for the Clinch River is year around and the Holston and Powell River fishing begins November 15, running through the end of March! Be sure to book your November through April Walleye and Sauger trips on the Cumberland River and Walleye trips on the Powell, Holston or Clinch Rivers in Eastern TN! You are really going to love this exciting way to fish these beautiful rivers! The Fishing for all of these waterways begins November 15, running through the end of March!

STRIPER FISHING ON THE CUMBERLAND RIVER REMAINS HOT!! JOIN US TO EXPERIENCE THIS AWESOME FISHING!



CUMBERLAND RIVER STRIPER FISHING IN TENNESSEE!

When you use large 2 to 3-pound Trout as bait, we only target big Trophy fish! As the owner of StriperFun, I am a TN licensed bait dealer and raise Trout for my client’s use on charter trips (no sales).

Click a video to see huge Stripers being reeled in by Happy clients!

Nutgrass trip Cumberland River Oct 22 https://youtu.be/nfXeIOB3-Wo
Braswell trip Cumberland River Oct 22 https://youtu.be/jfRKeaS0Oss
Heatherwick trip Cumberland River Oct 22 https://youtu.be/B-aYKLdKNFY
Dattilo trip Cumberland River Oct 22 https://youtu.be/vBOxwPW1hm8
Parkison trip Cumberland River Nov 22 https://youtu.be/Ls-wEj1ehOI

In the last 6 weeks we have had on, (but unfortunately did not land) several potential “world record” freshwater Stripers. Simply heartbreaking to lose such a fish! But a big fish doesn’t get to be a big fish being a fool and these “cagey” old Stripers are good at getting off the hook. But very soon a new record WILL be caught! WILL IT BE YOU WHO CATCHES IT??

We still have a few December dates available and are already booking January and 2023 heavy!! Winter fishing is quiet and relaxing. Spring fishing is a blast too! Our boats are covered and heated for your comfort. Come get yours!!!

To book a trip on the Cumberland River for monster Stripers call 931/403/2501 or go to https://striperfun.com/cumberland-river-in-tennessee/

It is great to be alive and be a “free” American! I look forward to seeing all of you this year on the water. Always remember to stop and shake the hand of a person in uniform or wearing garb that shows they are a veteran! Their service is why you speak English, can vote and can enjoy the freedoms you do! Until next time, blue skies and tight lines!

With full USCG and State licensing and insurance, all guides who take Captain Jim’s clients (15 guides on 14 waterways) can take you on a safe, fun and unforgettable fishing adventure! Check out all of our fishing services as well as our exclusive “online” store at www.striperfun.com or call 931-403-2501 to make reservations today.