Old Hickory Lake

Old Hickory Lake

Hendersonville, Davidson County, TN
35mi²
136.00ft
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Lake Information

Old Hickory Lake is one of the most popular recreational lakes in Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake is very popular for fishing, camping, and recreational boating. There are many wonderful parks surrounding the lake. You can also find plenty of full service marinas around the lake. Whatever your outdoor interest may be, you can find something fun to do at Old Hickory Lake, Tennessee.

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Current Conditions

68°F°
Feels like 69°F°
Cloudy
Today's High
69°F°
Today's Low
57°F°

Water Temperature

68°F
Updated: (May 6)
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Current water temperature for Old Hickory Lake is 68°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind1 mph NE (Gust 2 mph)
Pressure
30.02 inHg
Visibility21 mi
Humidity64%
Cloud Cover100%

Forecast: Wednesday, May 7

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
58°F°
10 AM
60°F°
44%
1 PM
66°F°
4 PM
69°F°

Temperature

High
69°F°
Low
57°F°

Precipitation

Chance64%
Amount0.09"
Typerain

Wind

3mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
13mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed8 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise10:46 AM
Sunset12:39 AM
Moon PhasewaxingGibbous
Max UV Index5 (Moderate)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
2/5

Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

2:02 AM - 4:32 AM

2:11 PM - 4:41 PM

Minor Times (Good)

7:46 PM - 9:16 PM

7:48 AM - 9:18 AM

Outlook for Wednesday at Old Hickory Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 57°F to 69°F. There's a 64% chance of rain, potentially bringing around 0.09" rain. Winds will be averaging 3 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 13 mph. The maximum UV index will be 5 (Moderate), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 2:02 AM and 2:11 PM, or try the minor windows near 7:46 PM and 7:48 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Old Hickory Lake.

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May 7th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
136 ft
Area
35 mi²
Coordinates
36.302, -86.475

Weather Forecast

Wednesday

69°F
57°F

Thursday

75°F
60°F

Friday

71°F
56°F

Saturday

70°F
51°F

Sunday

75°F
54°F

Monday

74°F
61°F

Tuesday

73°F
60°F

Wednesday

81°F
62°F

Thursday

85°F
66°F
Wednesday - 5/7/2025
69°F
57°F
12am
57°F
68°F
30.07 hPa
1 mph
E
G: 4 mph
2am
57°F
68°F
30.01 hPa
3 mph
E
G: 8 mph
4am
57°F
68°F
29.99 hPa
2 mph
NE
G: 5 mph
6am
57°F
68°F
30.02 hPa
0 mph
NNE
G: 2 mph
8am
58°F
68°F
30.07 hPa
1 mph
NE
G: 3 mph
10am
60°F
68°F
30.07 hPa
3 mph
E
G: 6 mph
12pm
65°F
68°F
30.06 hPa
3 mph
SE
G: 5 mph
2pm
68°F
68°F
30.02 hPa
6 mph
ESE
G: 13 mph
4pm
69°F
68°F
29.97 hPa
7 mph
SE
G: 12 mph
6pm
67°F
68°F
29.98 hPa
5 mph
SE
G: 9 mph
8pm
65°F
68°F
29.99 hPa
3 mph
E
G: 6 mph
10pm
63°F
68°F
30.00 hPa
4 mph
ESE
G: 7 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Old Hickory Lake

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

45°F

On Jan 19

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

61°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (84°F).
  • Coolest avg: January (48°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+15°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: November → December (-10°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm0481216

Wind Direction

86°

Pressure

1018 mb

Cloud Cover

78%

Visibility

13 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

WedThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThu0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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