Cordell Hull Lake Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Cordell Hull Lake (TN) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Carthage. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Cordell Hull Lake snapshot
Located on the Cumberland River, Smith County, Tennessee. Project purposes include navigation, hydropower, recreation, fish and wildlife, water quality and water supply. Cordell Hull Lake sits near Carthage, TN and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LRN district. Coordinates: 36.2903°, -85.9433°. Also known as Cordell Hull Dam and Reservoir.
- Latest release
- 0 CFS
- Recorded 2026-06-19 05:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 504.09 ft
- Recorded 2026-06-19 08:00 UTC
Lower release: generally safer conditions, but watch footing and changing water levels near inflows and outflows.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Cordell Hull Lake water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.