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Percy Priest Lake is a reservoir located in Tennessee. It covers roughly 14,200 surface acres (about 22 square miles). The deepest point reaches about 100 feet, and the surface sits near 490 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, and Redear Sunfish. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Old Hickory Lake, Cheatham Lake, and Normandy Lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Percy Priest Lake so you can plan a visit.
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Flood Watch issued October 8 at 10:38PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Overall Good (76/100) across 5 activities. Best right now: Fishing (89/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the east-northeast. 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) | 57° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 58° | 64° | 72° | 77° | 82° | 85° | 85° | 87° | 85° | 84° | 81° | 76° | 73° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 65° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | E | NE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E |
| Gusts (kts) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 AM CDT | 57°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 6 mph | 0% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM CDT | 56°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 0% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM CDT | 55°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 6 mph | 0% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM CDT | 54°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 6 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM CDT | 54°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 6 mph | 0% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM CDT | 58°F | 5 mph ENE (68°) | 7 mph | 0% | 29% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 0% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM CDT | 72°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 0% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM CDT | 77°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 0% | 64% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM CDT | 82°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 10 mph | 0% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM CDT | 85°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 85°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 0% | 81% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 87°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 85°F | 5 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 84°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 81°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 76°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 13 mph | 1% | 83% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 71°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 70°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 10 mph | 1% | 94% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 1% | 96% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 66°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 7 mph | 2% | 95% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 65°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 3% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 64°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 8 mph | 5% | 94% | Cloudy |
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 | This Afternoon October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 86° | 54° | 54° | 87° | 61° | 72° | 61° | 73° | 57° | 86° | 61° | 89° | 61° | 86° |
| Wind | NE 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 mph | NE 5 mph | E 5 mph | E 5 mph | ENE 5 to 15 mph | E 10 to 15 mph | SSW 5 to 10 mph | W 5 mph | WSW 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | NNW 5 to 10 mph | NNE 5 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 12 mph | 7 mph | 13 mph | 13 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | 25 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% | 89% | 91% | 61% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 5% | 9% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Percy Priest Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 71.6°F at STONES RIVER AT US HWY 70 NEAR DONELSON, TN (2.3 mi away) · Oct 9, 7:30 AM UTC
Good for fishing (89/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 71°F from a representative gauge 2.3 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (75/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. 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 (65/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 9 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Confidence is high (90%).
No verified water temperature source exists for this lake, so a swimming comfort score is not shown.
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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.
Located in TN, Percy Priest Lake is a prominent freshwater reservoir known for its freshwater recreation and accessible shoreline. From open-water cruising and watersports to morning kayak tours, the lake attracts visitors throughout the warmer months. Managing stewardship is overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, ensuring sustainable multi-use access.
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 Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Flathead Catfish, Redear Sunfish. 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 Percy Priest 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 9, 3:07 AM CDT