Pickwick Lake (TN) Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Pickwick Lake (TN), next 24 hours
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Temp (°F)	63°	67°	74°	78°	82°	84°	84°	85°	84°	83°	80°	76°	73°	72°	71°	70°	69°	68°	67°	66°	64°	62°	61°	60°
Wind (kts)	4	4	4	4	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	9	9	9	13	13
Direction	E	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	SE	SE	SE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Gusts (kts)	9	10	11	12	14	15	16	16	16	17	16	16	15	15	13	14	14	14	17	19	20	23	26	28
Precip %	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	1%	1%	1%	1%	1%	2%	14%	32%	46%	40%	56%	78%	67%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Pickwick Lake (TN), next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 8 AM CDT	63°F	5 mph E (90°)	10 mph	0%	18%	Sunny
Fri, 9 AM CDT	67°F	5 mph E (90°)	12 mph	0%	29%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 10 AM CDT	74°F	5 mph ESE (113°)	13 mph	0%	37%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 11 AM CDT	78°F	5 mph ESE (113°)	14 mph	0%	49%	Mostly Sunny
Fri, 12 PM CDT	82°F	10 mph ESE (113°)	16 mph	0%	56%	Partly Sunny
Fri, 1 PM CDT	84°F	10 mph ESE (113°)	17 mph	0%	68%	Partly Sunny
Fri, 2 PM CDT	84°F	10 mph ESE (113°)	18 mph	0%	81%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 3 PM CDT	85°F	10 mph ESE (113°)	18 mph	0%	73%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 4 PM CDT	84°F	10 mph E (90°)	18 mph	0%	75%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 5 PM CDT	83°F	10 mph ESE (113°)	20 mph	0%	82%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 6 PM CDT	80°F	10 mph ESE (113°)	18 mph	0%	80%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 7 PM CDT	76°F	5 mph ESE (113°)	18 mph	1%	84%	Mostly Cloudy
Fri, 8 PM CDT	73°F	5 mph E (90°)	17 mph	1%	90%	Cloudy
Fri, 9 PM CDT	72°F	5 mph E (90°)	17 mph	1%	96%	Cloudy
Fri, 10 PM CDT	71°F	5 mph E (90°)	15 mph	1%	88%	Cloudy
Fri, 11 PM CDT	70°F	5 mph E (90°)	16 mph	1%	95%	Cloudy
Sat, 12 AM CDT	69°F	5 mph E (90°)	16 mph	2%	96%	Cloudy
Sat, 1 AM CDT	68°F	5 mph E (90°)	16 mph	14%	96%	Cloudy
Sat, 2 AM CDT	67°F	5 mph E (90°)	20 mph	32%	96%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 3 AM CDT	66°F	10 mph E (90°)	22 mph	46%	95%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 4 AM CDT	64°F	10 mph E (90°)	23 mph	40%	96%	Chance Rain Showers
Sat, 5 AM CDT	62°F	10 mph E (90°)	27 mph	56%	97%	Rain Showers Likely
Sat, 6 AM CDT	61°F	15 mph E (90°)	30 mph	78%	93%	Rain Showers
Sat, 7 AM CDT	60°F	15 mph ENE (68°)	32 mph	67%	90%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat, 8 AM CDT	60°F	15 mph ENE (68°)	35 mph	67%	87%	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Pickwick Lake (TN) from the official forecast source
Period	Today 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)	86°	60°	70°	60°	76°	59°	87°	61°	89°	63°	88°	64°	87°	63°
Wind	ESE 5 to 10 mph	E 5 to 10 mph	ENE 15 to 20 mph	SSE 5 to 15 mph	W 5 to 10 mph	W 0 to 5 mph	WSW 0 to 5 mph	SSW 0 to 5 mph	SW 0 to 5 mph	SSW 0 to 5 mph	S 0 to 5 mph	SSE 0 to 5 mph	S 0 to 5 mph	S 0 to 5 mph
Gusts	20 mph	30 mph	40 mph	30 mph	20 mph	12 mph	12 mph	9 mph	13 mph	12 mph	12 mph	12 mph	14 mph	12 mph
Precip %	0%	56%	99%	81%	33%	6%	0%	0%	2%	3%	7%	7%	15%	15%
Forecast	Partly Sunny	Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely	Showers And Thunderstorms	Rain Showers	Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Clear	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers	Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 70 · Fair

Fair for fishing (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Morning hours (08:00 local). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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

5:00 PM CDT – 11:00 PM CDT

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

2 mph

Barometer Trend

29.96 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Bluegill🐟White Bass🐟Redear Sunfish🐟Channel Catfish

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 49Sailing 39

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Poor for boating (49/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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

2 kts (2 mph)

Poor for sailing (39/100), 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 severe alert: Flood Watch. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 52Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Glassy Surface

Poor for kayaking (52/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Gusts to 10 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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

Recognized as a popular outdoor hub in TN, Pickwick Lake (TN) delivers abundant space for sailing, motorboating, and shoreline relaxation. Natural structure and depth contours create prime habitat for regional gamefish species. Safe boating operations and aquatic invasive species protocols are actively encouraged for all launched craft.

Surface Area

43,100 acres (67 sq mi)

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

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, White Bass, Redear Sunfish, Channel Catfish. 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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