How Windy Conditions At Fort Peck Lake Affect Boating Safety

Fort Peck Lake is no stranger to windy days, and Friday will be another day for caution. Boaters should pay extra attention, and be conservative with where they go on Friday. Gusty winds will create dangerous waves for smaller boats.

How does wind develop around lakes so often? "Lake breezes develop when the land becomes warmer than the water. The warm air over land rises, and gets replaced by the relatively cool air which resides immediately above the lake surface."

The reservoir is home to many different fish, including: walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, lake trout, and Chinook salmon - to name a few.

According to Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks: (in August 2024) "A new state record has been made for the largest Chinook salmon caught in the state at Fort Peck Lake by Jim Fauth, weighing 32.62 pounds."

Fort Peck Lake: A LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM FRIDAY.
WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.
WHERE...Fort Peck Lake
WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM Friday.
IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet are expected on the open waters of Fort Peck Lake in the afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

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Fun Facts about Fort Peck Lake: "The lake is about 134 miles in length and has a maximum depth of 220 feet when full. There are over 1,520 miles of shoreline, longer than the California coast."

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