Dale Hollow Reservoir Conditions & Weather

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Dale Hollow Reservoir, next 24 hours
Metric	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p
Temp (°F)	75°	72°	69°	68°	67°	66°	65°	64°	64°	63°	63°	62°	61°	61°	60°	61°	62°	64°	64°	67°	68°	69°	70°	69°
Wind (kts)	4	4	4	4	4	4	0	0	0	4	4	4	4	4	4	9	9	9	13	13	13	9	9	9
Direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	—	—	—	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Gusts (kts)	9	9	8	7	6	6	5	8	9	11	13	16	18	21	23	25	27	28	28	28	28	25	25	25
Precip %	0%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	2%	5%	9%	12%	43%	60%	81%	93%	64%	43%	85%	83%	66%	75%	68%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Dale Hollow Reservoir, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 6 PM CDT	75°F	5 mph E (90°)	10 mph	0%	88%	Cloudy
Fri, 7 PM CDT	72°F	5 mph E (90°)	10 mph	1%	89%	Cloudy
Fri, 8 PM CDT	69°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	9 mph	1%	83%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 9 PM CDT	68°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	8 mph	1%	84%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 10 PM CDT	67°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	7 mph	1%	84%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 11 PM CDT	66°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	7 mph	1%	86%	Mostly Cloudy
Sat, 12 AM CDT	65°F	Calm	6 mph	1%	87%	Mostly Cloudy
Sat, 1 AM CDT	64°F	Calm	9 mph	1%	90%	Cloudy
Sat, 2 AM CDT	64°F	Calm	10 mph	1%	91%	Cloudy
Sat, 3 AM CDT	63°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	13 mph	2%	94%	Cloudy
Sat, 4 AM CDT	63°F	5 mph ENE (68°)	15 mph	5%	94%	Cloudy
Sat, 5 AM CDT	62°F	5 mph E (90°)	18 mph	9%	96%	Cloudy
Sat, 6 AM CDT	61°F	5 mph E (90°)	21 mph	12%	96%	Cloudy
Sat, 7 AM CDT	61°F	5 mph E (90°)	24 mph	43%	95%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 8 AM CDT	60°F	5 mph E (90°)	27 mph	60%	95%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 9 AM CDT	61°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	29 mph	81%	94%	Rain Showers
Sat, 10 AM CDT	62°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	31 mph	93%	95%	Rain Showers
Sat, 11 AM CDT	64°F	10 mph ENE (68°)	32 mph	64%	95%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 12 PM CDT	64°F	15 mph ENE (68°)	32 mph	43%	92%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 1 PM CDT	67°F	15 mph E (90°)	32 mph	85%	74%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 2 PM CDT	68°F	15 mph E (90°)	32 mph	83%	65%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 3 PM CDT	69°F	10 mph E (90°)	29 mph	66%	48%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat, 4 PM CDT	70°F	10 mph E (90°)	29 mph	75%	72%	Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 5 PM CDT	69°F	10 mph E (90°)	29 mph	68%	38%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat, 6 PM CDT	69°F	10 mph E (90°)	28 mph	65%	56%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Dale Hollow Reservoir from the official forecast source
Period	This Afternoon October 9, 2026	Tonight October 9, 2026	Saturday October 10, 2026	Saturday Night October 10, 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
Temp (°F)	83°	60°	71°	61°	71°	58°	83°	60°	87°	61°	83°	60°	83°	60°
Wind	E 5 mph	ENE 0 to 5 mph	E 5 to 15 mph	E 5 to 10 mph	WSW 0 to 10 mph	WSW 0 to 5 mph	WSW 0 to 5 mph	SSW 0 to 5 mph	WSW 5 to 10 mph	NNW 5 mph	NNE 5 mph	ENE 0 to 5 mph	S 0 to 5 mph	S 5 mph
Gusts	10 mph	20 mph	35 mph	30 mph	17 mph	13 mph	12 mph	8 mph	15 mph	14 mph	10 mph	9 mph	12 mph	10 mph
Precip %	0%	9%	93%	90%	82%	67%	0%	0%	1%	2%	6%	7%	19%	21%
Forecast	Mostly Cloudy	Cloudy	Rain Showers	Showers And Thunderstorms	Rain Showers	Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers	Slight Chance Rain Showers

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 95 · Excellent

Excellent for fishing (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. 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.

Prime Solunar Window

7:00 PM CDT – 1:00 AM CDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

5 mph

Barometer Trend

30.03 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Warmouth🐟Bluegill🐟Largemouth Bass🐟Smallmouth Bass

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 30Sailing 30

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.

Surface state: Glass / Light Ripple

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Sailing & Wind Trim

4 kts (5 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 5 mph, making the breeze puffy. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 30Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

In KY & TN, Dale Hollow Reservoir stands as a valued freshwater reservoir offering scenic outdoor recreation and critical regional water resources. Visitors enjoy powerboating, sailing, and tranquil shoreline fishing across its varied channels. Check state agency updates for current fishing creel limits and aquatic species inspections.

Surface Area

27,700 acres (43 sq mi)

Max Depth

130 ft

Surface Elevation

651 ft MSL

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

KY & TN

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (KDFWR)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating Biosecurity & Registration

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Warmouth, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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