High School Fishing World Finals
June 23-27, 2026
Never before hosted in Kentucky: The High School Fishing World Finals comes to Lake Cumberland!
Nearly 500 anglers will compete June 23-27, 2026
Get ready Lake Cumberland, the 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals & National Championship is coming to Kentucky for the first time in history! Anglers will compete June 23-27, 2026, and weigh in at the Russell County Jaycees Fairgrounds. Nearly 500 anglers and thousands of spectators from across the United States are expected to attend.
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A guide to everything you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions about the 17th annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championships
This June, Lake Cumberland in Russell County will welcome thousands of student anglers, coaches, families and fishing fans from across the country for one of the biggest events in competitive youth fishing.
Whether you’re visiting Russell County for the first time, returning to fish Lake Cumberland, or you’re a local resident preparing for tournament week, we want to help make your experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Legendary Fishing
World-record and national-record catches affirm Lake Cumberland as one of the top fishing spots in the country
For fishing in Kentucky, Lake Cumberland’s fishing guides and charters deliver clients to the best fishing spots year-round. Whether is it Trout, Crappie, Bream, Walleye, Catfish, 5 species of Bass – Largemouth, Smallmouth, White, Kentucky & Rock, Lake Cumberland fishing is legendary. World-record and national-record catches affirm Lake Cumberland as one of the top fishing spots in the country.
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