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Nickajack Lake

Tennessee
28.04 km²
35.0357, -85.5353
NHD 139293818
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About Nickajack Lake

Nickajack Lake is a natural lake or pond in Tennessee, United States. It covers approximately 28.04 km² (6928 acres). The lake centroid is located at 35.0357° N, 85.5353° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
April – October
Long open-water season
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Nickajack Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 15m
Dawn10:12
Sunrise10:41
Sunset00:56
Dusk01:25

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:4211:41Excellent
  • Morning11:4117:49Good
  • Midday17:4921:56Calm
  • Afternoon21:5623:56Good
  • Dusk23:5601:55Excellent
  • Night01:5509:42Good
Moon: 13% · waxing14:12

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Nickajack Lake?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Nickajack Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Nickajack Lake?

Nickajack Lake covers approximately 28.04 square kilometres (6928 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Nickajack Lake located?

Nickajack Lake is located in Tennessee, United States, with its centroid at 35.0357°, -85.5353°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF