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Center Hill Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Tennessee. The deepest point reaches about 190 feet, and the surface sits near 648 feet above sea level. It covers roughly 18,220 surface acres (about 28 square miles). Research-grade observations nearby include Redear Sunfish, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill. Other waters in the region include Cordell Hull Lake and Great Falls Lake. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Center Hill Lake are updated throughout the day.
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Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 11, 3:49 PM CDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 63° | 62° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 58° | 63° | 67° | 72° | 75° | 79° | 81° | 82° | 82° | 81° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | SW | S | S | S | SE | S | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Precip % | 1% | 3% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 64°F | 2 mph WSW (244°) | 9 mph | 1% | 94% | Overcast |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 63°F | 3 mph SSW (192°) | 7 mph | 3% | 100% | Overcast |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 62°F | 2 mph S (176°) | 5 mph | 2% | 46% | Mainly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 60°F | 3 mph SSW (197°) | 6 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear Sky |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 59°F | 4 mph SSE (147°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear Sky |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 58°F | 4 mph SSE (162°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 57°F | 4 mph SE (132°) | 4 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 56°F | 4 mph SSE (147°) | 5 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 56°F | 4 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 55°F | 5 mph SE (140°) | 8 mph | 0% | 6% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 55°F | 5 mph SSE (150°) | 8 mph | 0% | 35% | Mainly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 56°F | 5 mph SSE (147°) | 8 mph | 0% | 100% | Foggy |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 57°F | 5 mph SE (146°) | 8 mph | 0% | 100% | Foggy |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 57°F | 6 mph SSE (152°) | 8 mph | 0% | 100% | Foggy |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 58°F | 6 mph SSE (149°) | 8 mph | 0% | 99% | Foggy |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph SSE (147°) | 7 mph | 0% | 74% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph SSE (154°) | 7 mph | 0% | 100% | Overcast |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 72°F | 4 mph SSE (157°) | 8 mph | 0% | 100% | Overcast |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 75°F | 3 mph S (179°) | 9 mph | 0% | 100% | Overcast |
| Mon, 1 PM CDT | 79°F | 4 mph SW (217°) | 7 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 2 PM CDT | 81°F | 4 mph SW (230°) | 8 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 3 PM CDT | 82°F | 5 mph WSW (242°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 4 PM CDT | 82°F | 4 mph WSW (245°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 5 PM CDT | 81°F | 4 mph SW (230°) | 10 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear Sky |
| Mon, 6 PM CDT | 76°F | 3 mph S (178°) | 4 mph | 0% | 0% | Clear Sky |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 | Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 49° | 86° | 57° | 89° | 58° | 89° | 61° | 89° | 61° | 79° | 40° | 64° | 35° | 70° |
| Wind | W 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | SSW 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | SSW 0 to 5 mph | 0 mph | SSW 0 to 5 mph | SSW 5 mph | WNW 5 to 15 mph | NNW 10 to 15 mph | N 10 to 15 mph | NE 0 to 10 mph | E 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 14 mph | 9 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 24 mph | 24 mph | 27 mph | 28 mph | 24 mph | — |
| Precip % | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 10% | 10% | 12% | 15% | 9% | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Center Hill Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 67.8°F at CUMBERLAND RIVER BELOW CORDELL HULL DAM, TN (15.3 mi away) · Oct 11, 10:30 PM UTC
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west-southwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 9 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (64/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 9 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of TN Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Center Hill Lake provides vital open-water recreation for visitors across TN, offering public boat ramps and scenic shoreline amenities. Anglers target an assortment of freshwater species while pleasure boaters cruise its open basins. Facility operations and resource conservation are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is required for anglers age 13+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Redear Sunfish, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Center Hill Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 6:17 PM CDT