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In Tennessee, Cordell Hull Lake is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. At around 11,960 acres (about 19 square miles), it is a large waterbody. Other waters in the region include Center Hill Lake, Dale Hollow Reservoir, and Old Hickory Lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Cordell Hull Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 5:17 AM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (81/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (93/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west-southwest. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a |
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 65° | 65° | 67° | 67° | 68° | 69° | 67° | 66° | 64° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 55° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | — | — | — | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Precip % | 51% | 56% | 66% | 59% | 59% | 43% | 35% | 36% | 18% | 17% | 12% | 10% | 10% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 59°F | Calm | 6 mph | 51% | 78% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 60°F | Calm | 6 mph | 56% | 84% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 60°F | Calm | 6 mph | 66% | 81% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 61°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 59% | 83% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 62°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 10 mph | 59% | 88% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 63°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 12 mph | 43% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 13 mph | 35% | 87% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 36% | 90% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 18% | 88% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 67°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 17% | 87% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 67°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 12% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 10% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 10% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 7% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 9 mph | 2% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph WSW (248°) | 8 mph | 1% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 62°F | Calm | 7 mph | 0% | 27% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 61°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 60°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 59°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 58°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 58°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 57°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 55°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 58% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 54°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 62% | Patchy Fog |
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 | Overnight October 11, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 69° | 51° | 83° | 57° | 87° | 61° | 87° | 63° | 85° | 60° | 77° | 45° | 63° |
| Wind | 0 mph | WSW 0 to 10 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | SSW 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | SSW 5 mph | SSW 5 mph | SSE 0 to 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 5 mph | WSW 5 to 15 mph | NNW 10 mph | N 10 mph |
| Gusts | 6 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 14 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 17 mph |
| Precip % | 51% | 66% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 10% | 15% | 15% | 20% | 20% | 12% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Cordell Hull Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Dawn hours (05:00 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 (93/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 6 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 (55/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 6 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the east-northeast. Gusts to 6 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.
Cordell Hull Lake is an established freshwater reservoir in TN that supports a vibrant mix of fishing, motorized watercraft, and paddle sports. Seasonal temperature shifts and water fluctuations influence both fish behavior and boating navigation throughout the year. Plan your visit with current USGS water data and official agency guidelines.
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 White Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, 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 Cordell Hull 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, 5:17 AM CDT