Wakesurf Spot · Tennessee
Old Hickory Lake
A roughly 22,500-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Cumberland River near Nashville.
Old Hickory Lake is a wakesurfing reservoir in Tennessee, near Hendersonville. It covers roughly 22,500 acres. A roughly 22,500-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Cumberland River near Nashville.
Old Hickory Lake covers about 22,500 acres with many public entry points and marinas. Nashville-area wake charters list it for wakesurf and wakeboard sessions, and it is described as less crowded than nearby Percy Priest.
The typical warm-weather window here is May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: Nashville Wake Lab (local wake charter). Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Old Hickory Lake runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Old Hickory Lake covers about 22,500 acres with many public entry points and marinas. Nashville-area wake charters list it for wakesurf and wakeboard sessions, and it is described as less crowded than nearby Percy Priest. Tennessee: Statewide wake-surf rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.