Lake Cumberland is conveniently located, with close proximity to most large cities in mid-America, including Chicago, Atlanta, Lexington, Cincinnati, Nashville, and St. Louis. Lake Cumberland's sought after Kentucky climate is warm almost year round; it feels like the Fall season runs into Spring.
With more than 60,000 acres of water and 1,225 miles of shoreline, Lake Cumberland is considered the finest fishing and boating areas in the Eastern United States. Along with house boating and water skiing comes many water sports that includes jet skiing, fishing, scuba diving, power boating and leisure boating.
The area shoreline and woods are
excellent for hiking, hunting, biking,
rock hunting, nature photography,
and bird watching.
Lake Cumberland is famous for its Striped Bass fishing. Many of the area guides believe the lake holds the next world record striper, with 40 pounders being caught on a regular basis, including the state record, 58 pound Striped Bass. Along with Striper fishing there is also many other varieties of game fish, including large and small mouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Trout, and more.
Florida, along with other costal states have home insurance rates hitting record highs and Hurricanes hitting more frequently. People are seeking a better more economical location to retire or have a vacation home; many are moving to the safer inland lakes. The Lake Cumberland area provides similar amenities as Florida at a more affordable price with a much lower cost of living and real estate tax.
Lake Cumberland area land is in limited supply, and based on recent sales data, the land values are already starting to escalate. Lake property is a great investment even if you don't build now. Historically, Lake property is resistant to economic down turns and increases in value steadily.
LAKE CUMBERLAND
Elevation: 760 feet Area: 101 square milesShoreline: 1,225 milesAvg. Depth: 90 feet Avg. Air Temp: 79° F Avg. Water Temp: 69 ° F
Avg. Water Temp Summer: 76-86 ° F
In closing, Lake Cumberland will provide a picturesque, relaxing and recreational spot for all of your retirement and vacation home needs.