Bass Fishing Duo headed to nationals, named Anglers of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, June 9 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County Bass Fishing Duo is headed to nationals after being named 2023 Anglers of the Year. The duo of Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson received the award earlier this week and will hit the water in Hartwell, South Carolina next month for... Read More.

Bass fishing teams in state tourney action this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, June 6 by Derek Aaron

Russell County High School has several anglers fishing in the state tournament this week at Barren River Lake. Russell County Middle School anglers will fish today and Wednesday while high school bass fishing team members will fish on Thursday and Friday. Russell County High... Read More.

Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby is Saturday

Friday, June 2 by Derek Aaron

The Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is Saturday. The popular children’s fishing derby celebrates its 35th edition this year. The derby made its return one year ago after being […]

Free fishing weekend is this weekend in KY

Thursday, June 1 by Derek Aaron

Gather the family and go fishing the first weekend in June for free in Kentucky. Fishing is good, clean outdoor fun that everyone can enjoy with a minimal investment in gear and time. Hundreds of […]

Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby coming up next month

Friday, May 5 by Derek Aaron

The Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery returns next month. The popular children’s fishing derby is back on Saturday, June 3rd for its 35th edition. The derby made a return […]

RCHS Bass Fishing competes at region | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, May 1 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County High School Bass Fishing team competed in Region 2 competition over the weekend. The team of Will Stephens and Lucas Wray finished 15th in the competition and qualified for state. The team of Blane Smith and Tate Reynolds finished 86th.

Wilson says fishing tournament was huge success for tourism

Tuesday, March 28 by Zac Oakes

Special to Laker Country By Danielle Wilson Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission Executive Director The Student Angler Federation (SAF) High School State Championship Series was hosted by Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission on March 25th, 2023, at […]

RCHS Bass Fishing duo qualifies for nationals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 27 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School's Lucas Wray and Will Stephens qualified for The Bass Federation High School National Championship in Wisconsin in June. The duo qualified after finishing 12th of 179 boats in the TBF Kentucky State championship on Lake Cumberland this weekend.

Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide now available

Monday, March 20 by Derek Aaron

The new license year for fishing and hunting in Kentucky began this month, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has the latest information to help Lake Cumberland and Cumberland River anglers get a […]

Laker Fishing team competed over the weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Fishing team competed over the weekend. Two members of the team placed 2nd in their division over the weekend. Russell County's Caden Hall and Kaleb Wilson placed 2nd in the Kentucky Bass Nation Kentucky State Trail event on Lake Cumberland.... Read More.

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Bass Fishing Duo headed to nationals, named Anglers of the Year | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bass fishing teams in state tourney action this week | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby is Saturday

Free fishing weekend is this weekend in KY

Catch a Rainbow Fishing Derby coming up next month

RCHS Bass Fishing competes at region | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wilson says fishing tournament was huge success for tourism

RCHS Bass Fishing duo qualifies for nationals | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Kentucky Fishing and Boating Guide now available

Laker Fishing team competed over the weekend | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown