Norris Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Norris Lake, next 24 hours
Metric	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p	12a	1a	2a	3a	4a	5a	6a	7a	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p
Temp (°F)	77°	78°	78°	79°	77°	74°	71°	67°	66°	65°	64°	64°	64°	64°	63°	63°	61°	61°	60°	59°	60°	62°	63°	64°
Wind (kts)	4	4	4	4	0	0	4	4	4	0	4	4	4	4	4	4	9	9	9	9	9	13	13	13
Direction	E	E	E	E	—	—	E	NE	E	—	E	NE	NE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Gusts (kts)	13	12	12	11	11	12	13	14	14	14	14	15	17	19	22	24	25	27	28	28	29	28	29	29
Precip %	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	2%	3%	7%	15%	22%	27%	62%	69%	85%	78%	35%	22%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Norris Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 2 PM EDT	77°F	5 mph E (90°)	15 mph	0%	83%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 3 PM EDT	78°F	5 mph E (90°)	14 mph	0%	83%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 4 PM EDT	78°F	5 mph E (90°)	14 mph	0%	81%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 5 PM EDT	79°F	5 mph E (90°)	13 mph	0%	81%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 6 PM EDT	77°F	Calm	13 mph	0%	82%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 7 PM EDT	74°F	Calm	14 mph	0%	80%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 8 PM EDT	71°F	5 mph E (90°)	15 mph	1%	86%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 9 PM EDT	67°F	5 mph NE (45°)	16 mph	1%	85%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 10 PM EDT	66°F	5 mph E (90°)	16 mph	1%	96%	Cloudy
Fri, 11 PM EDT	65°F	Calm	16 mph	1%	98%	Cloudy
Sat, 12 AM EDT	64°F	5 mph E (90°)	16 mph	1%	97%	Cloudy
Sat, 1 AM EDT	64°F	5 mph NE (45°)	17 mph	1%	97%	Cloudy
Sat, 2 AM EDT	64°F	5 mph NE (45°)	20 mph	2%	98%	Cloudy
Sat, 3 AM EDT	64°F	5 mph E (90°)	22 mph	3%	99%	Cloudy
Sat, 4 AM EDT	63°F	5 mph E (90°)	25 mph	7%	100%	Cloudy
Sat, 5 AM EDT	63°F	5 mph E (90°)	28 mph	15%	100%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 6 AM EDT	61°F	10 mph E (90°)	29 mph	22%	100%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 7 AM EDT	61°F	10 mph E (90°)	31 mph	27%	99%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 8 AM EDT	60°F	10 mph E (90°)	32 mph	62%	98%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 9 AM EDT	59°F	10 mph E (90°)	32 mph	69%	89%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 10 AM EDT	60°F	10 mph E (90°)	33 mph	85%	90%	Rain Showers
Sat, 11 AM EDT	62°F	15 mph E (90°)	32 mph	78%	83%	Rain Showers
Sat, 12 PM EDT	63°F	15 mph E (90°)	33 mph	35%	74%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 1 PM EDT	64°F	15 mph E (90°)	33 mph	22%	68%	Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 2 PM EDT	65°F	15 mph E (90°)	35 mph	56%	63%	Rain Showers 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 Norris Lake 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)	79°	59°	70°	63°	71°	60°	80°	58°	84°	60°	81°	58°	80°	60°
Wind	E 5 mph	E 0 to 5 mph	E 10 to 15 mph	E 10 to 15 mph	S 5 to 10 mph	SW 0 to 5 mph	W 0 to 5 mph	0 mph	SW 0 to 5 mph	NW 0 to 5 mph	0 mph	0 mph	SE 0 to 5 mph	SW 0 to 5 mph
Gusts	15 mph	30 mph	40 mph	35 mph	25 mph	17 mph	12 mph	8 mph	13 mph	13 mph	9 mph	8 mph	12 mph	12 mph
Precip %	0%	15%	85%	76%	77%	61%	0%	0%	1%	1%	5%	6%	11%	11%
Forecast	Mostly Cloudy	Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers	Rain Showers	Showers And Thunderstorms	Rain Showers	Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy	Mostly Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Mostly Sunny	Mostly Clear

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 85 · Good

Good for fishing (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. 0% chance of precipitation. 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

4:00 PM EDT – 10:00 PM EDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

7 mph

Barometer Trend

30.01 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Bluegill🐟Largemouth Bass🐟Striped 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 15 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

6 kts (7 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 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

Light Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 15 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

Nestled within TN, Norris Lake offers extensive shoreline access and dependable waters for public recreation. The lake accommodates a wide variety of activities including waterskiing, pontoon cruising, and bank angling. Facility management and regional habitat protection are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.

Surface Area

33,840 acres (53 sq mi)

Max Depth

210 ft

Surface Elevation

1,020 ft MSL

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Reservoir

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (TWRA)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is required for anglers age 13+. 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 Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Striped 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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