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Georgetown Lake conditions today

Georgetown Lake, Montana
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6,428.85ft

Up 0.16 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: SSE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 46°F, 90% chance of rain. Tuesday: WSW wind 5 to 11 kt, gusts to 20 kt, high near 35°F.

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Water level

6,428.85ft NAVD88

+0.16 ft in 7 days

0.77 ft above the October normal

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Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Georgetown Lake was at 6,428.85 ft on October 26, rising 0.16 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 6,428.08 ft, so the lake is 0.77 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Montana
Surface area
2,858 acres
USGS gauge
12325000, Georgetown Lake near Philipsburg, MT
Coordinates
46.1858° N, 113.2911° W

Background reading: Georgetown Lake on Wikipedia

About Georgetown Lake

Georgetown Lake covers about 2,858 acres in Montana and is classed as a reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 12325000, listed as Georgetown Lake near Philipsburg, MT. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Georgetown Lake questions

Is it windy on Georgetown Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: SSE wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 46°F, 90% chance of rain. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Georgetown Lake right now?

Georgetown Lake was at 6,428.85 ft on October 26, rising 0.16 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 6,428.08 ft, so the lake is 0.77 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Georgetown Lake?

Georgetown Lake covers about 2,858 acres (4.5 square miles) of surface water.

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