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We want to make sure your Lake Cumberland experience is the best it can be! Stop by the Somerset-Pulaski County Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitor Center where you’ll find a wide variety of local, regional, and state vacation information.
Michelle Allen
Executive Director
Van Back
Assistant Director
Katie Shea
Information Specialist
Board of Directors:
Tim Kelly
Joe Hamlet
Carolyn Mounce
Megan Damron
Tonya Foster
Lynn Lowery
Brandon Davis
Board of Directors:
Tim Kelly
Joe Hamlet
Carolyn Mounce
Megan Damron
Tonya Foster
Lynn Lowery
Brandon Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
Find what you need to know to have fun in and out of the water in Somerset-Pulaski County. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive from our visitors:
Fishing licenses can be purchased locally at Lee’s Ford Marina, Burnside Marina, Paul’s Discount, Wal-Mart, Lake Cumberland Outdoors-Pro Bass Shop and all marinas on Lake Cumberland. Licenses may also be purchased online at www.fw.ky.gov.
Download the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s latest fishing and boating guide, and read about boat safety and regulations.
Boating licenses can be obtained from the Pulaski County Clerk at the Pulaski County Courthouse in downtown Somerset. For information, call (606) 679-2042.
You can download the latest fishing and boating guide, and read about boat safety and regulations from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.
You can rent a boat from one of the ten marinas located around Lake Cumberland. We also have some that rent pontoons and will take them to your preferred drop off location. For a complete list, visit the Boat Rental page.
WakeCumberland Watersports offers two options- a lake tour boat cruise and a Houseboat Dinner Cruise. For more information visit the Watersports page on our website. The Cumberland Star Riverboat is an option for a breakfast, lunch, or dinner cruise on the headwater of Lake Cumberland, the boat meets at Mouth of Laurel Boat Ramp.
We’re excited you’re considering hosting a short-term rental in Pulaski County! Get started by checking out our how-to guide, which tells you everything you need to know about registering with our office and paying taxes. Once you’re ready to register, visit our online tax portal to get started. Questions? Just contact our office at 800-642-6287 or 606-679-6394.
Community Links
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