Lake Cumberland back to 700

[adam7456]

Way too much water coming in and the Corp can't keep up.

It looks like they might be having some turbine problems as well which is limiting how much water they can get out of the lake.

Last May when we got all the rain they were pulling at these levels: turbines 26,750, sluice gates 5,960, total 32,710 cfs.

Lately they have been running at turbines 22,900, sluice gates 6,460, total 29,360 cfs.

[Olgrey]

I do not mean to break the discussion about the high water in Cumberland, but I have seen the shad spawn and walleye mentioned before and was wondering when they normally spawn. Is it related to water temps, moom phase or something else. Thanks for the infomation.

[fishincreek]

I believe the "ideal" temps for the alewife spawn is 65, but they stat looking for those shale banks 58 -60. I like the new(dark) moon for fishing, but the shad will spawn in full moon. They also prefer calmer waters and boat traffic will move them.