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

75°F°
Feels like 77°F°
Cloudy
Today's High
71°F°
Today's Low
60°F°

Water Temperature

71°F
Updated: (May 28)
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Current water temperature for Old Hickory Lake is 71°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind1 mph NW (Gust 2 mph)
Pressure
29.94 inHg
Visibility17 mi
Humidity72%
Cloud Cover93%

Forecast: Friday, May 30

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
64°F°
35%
10 AM
64°F°
24%
1 PM
69°F°
13%
4 PM
71°F°
13%

Temperature

High
71°F°
Low
60°F°

Precipitation

Chance87%
Amount0.72"
Typerain

Wind

9mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
31mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed13 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise10:30 AM
Sunset12:57 AM
Moon PhasewaxingCrescent
Max UV Index6 (High)

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)

8:56 PM - 11:26 PM

8:57 AM - 11:27 AM

Minor Times (Good)

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

5:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Outlook for Friday at Old Hickory Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 60°F to 71°F. There's a 87% chance of rain, potentially bringing around 0.72" rain. Winds will be averaging 9 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 31 mph. The maximum UV index will be 6 (High), 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 8:56 PM and 8:57 AM, or try the minor windows near 1:20 PM and 5:00 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 29th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
136 ft
Area
35 mi²
Coordinates
36.302, -86.475

Weather Forecast

Friday

71°F
60°F

Saturday

79°F
59°F

Sunday

79°F
60°F

Monday

84°F
59°F

Tuesday

86°F
62°F

Wednesday

85°F
68°F

Thursday

80°F
70°F

Friday

79°F
68°F

Saturday

82°F
65°F
Friday - 5/30/2025
71°F
60°F
12am
67°F
71°F
29.92 hPa
2 mph
SSW
G: 6 mph
2am
66°F
71°F
29.89 hPa
4 mph
SSE
G: 8 mph
4am
65°F
71°F
29.84 hPa
8 mph
SSW
G: 18 mph
6am
65°F
71°F
29.83 hPa
12 mph
WSW
G: 29 mph
8am
63°F
71°F
29.86 hPa
12 mph
NW
G: 23 mph
10am
64°F
71°F
29.90 hPa
12 mph
NNW
G: 23 mph
12pm
67°F
71°F
29.91 hPa
11 mph
NW
G: 22 mph
2pm
70°F
71°F
29.89 hPa
12 mph
NW
G: 22 mph
4pm
71°F
71°F
29.87 hPa
12 mph
NW
G: 23 mph
6pm
70°F
71°F
29.86 hPa
9 mph
NW
G: 19 mph
8pm
65°F
71°F
29.88 hPa
5 mph
WNW
G: 12 mph
10pm
62°F
71°F
29.89 hPa
5 mph
W
G: 12 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 (+16°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: November → December (-10°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm08162432

Wind Direction

202°

Pressure

1013 mb

Cloud Cover

71%

Visibility

10 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

FriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSat0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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