KY / TN Fishing Report for December

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 2025

Greetings to my readers! I hope that the world finds you and your family doing well! 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 rainbows (1 to 3 pounders). You will love this new and exciting type of fishing!

CUMBERLAND RIVER STRIPER, WALLEYE AND SAUGER – HOLSTON RIVER WALLEYE

Striperfun AND Tennessee Walleye Charters stays busy fishing for striper, 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 striper, sauger and walleye destination (fishing for 2 people only on the Cumberland River)!

We also offer walleye charters on the Holston River in Eastern TN. The fishing for the Holston River begins December 15, running through the end of March! Be sure to book your December through March striper, walleye and sauger trips on the Cumberland River and walleye trips on the Holston River in Eastern TN! You are really going to love this exciting way to fish these beautiful rivers!

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 State licensing and insurance, all Captain Jim’s Guide Service guides (19 guides on 18 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.