Fishing conditions for Dale Hollow Lake
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning and afternoon
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Now, August 15
5:15 PM
humidity
66%uv index
0lowcloud cover
64%visibility
24kmmoon rise
07:01AMmoon
new moon
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Dale Hollow Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Dale Hollow Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (5 PM peak), Today (5 PM peak) and Monday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Dale Hollow Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 88°F (31°C). Sunrise today: 04:57 AM, sunset: 06:34 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 5 mph (2.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:01 AM and moonset at 7:13 PM.
About this spot
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Dale Hollow Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Dale Hollow Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (5 PM peak), Today (5 PM peak) and Monday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Dale Hollow Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 88°F (31°C). Sunrise today: 04:57 AM, sunset: 06:34 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly cloudy.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 5 mph (2.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:01 AM and moonset at 7:13 PM.
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About this spot
Reviews 2
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Dale Hollow Lake is a 27,700-acre TVA reservoir in the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee and Kentucky, internationally famous as the home of the current world-record smallmouth bass (11.15 pounds, caught in 1955 by David Hayes) and one of the finest smallmouth bass fisheries in the world. Its extraordinarily clear water, dramatic limestone bluffs, and exceptional smallmouth population make Dale Hollow a pilgrimage destination for smallmouth bass enthusiasts from around the country. Spot Features: Dale Hollow Lake is a 27,700-acre TVA reservoir on the Obey River in Clay, Pickett, and Overton counties, Tennessee, and Clinton County, Kentucky, featuring exceptional water clarity, dramatic limestone bluffs, and rocky structure ideal for smallmouth bass. Smallmouth bass with crankbaits, jerkbaits, and drop-shot rigs along the rocky banks and deep structure, largemouth and spotted bass in the more vegetated areas. Multiple marinas and boat ramps provide access. Seasonality: Smallmouth bass are the primary sport fish at Dale Hollow Lake, most aggressive in the crystal-clear waters of this TVA reservoir in late spring and summer. The lake is famous for producing the current world-record smallmouth bass (11.15 lbs in 1955 by David Hayes). Largemouth bass and spotted bass are also active year-round, with largemouth peaking in spring during spawning.
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GGuest 03 April 2025boated 4 walleye 3 little smallmouth lost 2 more walleye at the boat and lost a couple more fish , never seen'um but I believe they were walleye as well. water temp 52-55 3-2-25 WINDY today!!!!!Warm day almost 80°ANY DAY ON THE WATER IS BETTER THAN ANY DAY THAT YOU'RE NOT!!!! LOVE ME SOME DHL
