The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
J. Percy Priest Lake
Davidson County, Tennessee · 14,200 acres (22.2 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About J. Percy Priest Lake
In Davidson County, Tennessee, J. Percy Priest Lake covers 14,200 acres; it is a reservoir. J. Percy Priest Dam holds it back on the Stones. J. Percy Priest Lake is a Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Stones River just east of Nashville.
From end to end it runs about 12 miles with roughly 108 miles of shoreline. At about 480 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 100 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 29 ft. Rural Hill lies about 1.3 miles to the northeast. Nashville, the nearest city, is about 9 miles northwest.
- Size
- 14,200 acres (22.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 100 ft (average 29 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 108 miles
- End to end
- About 12 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- J. Percy Priest Dam, Stones
- County
- Davidson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Tennessee mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 61°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:21 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near J. Percy Priest Lake
- Rural Hillabout 1.3 mi northeast
- La Vergneabout 2 mi south
- Smyrnaabout 2.4 mi south
- Hermitageabout 2.6 mi north
- Nashvillenearest city, about 9 mi northwest
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Questions about J. Percy Priest Lake
What fish are in J. Percy Priest Lake?
Lakes like J. Percy Priest Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is J. Percy Priest Lake?
About 100 ft at the deepest point, about 29 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is J. Percy Priest Lake?
14,200 acres, with about 108 miles of shoreline.
What town is near J. Percy Priest Lake?
Rural Hill is about 1.3 miles northeast; La Vergne is about 2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at J. Percy Priest Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
J. Percy Priest Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
