What To Expect: Wind Advisory For Fort Peck Lake Boaters

Thursday will be quite windy on Montana's Fort Peck Lake. Boaters and recreationalists should use caution while on the reservoir. Small boats could encounter hazardous conditions with waves, caused by 35 MPH winds.

Fort Peck Lake is an amazing reservoir, that is quite massive. It has an interesting history and geography, not to mention the fantastic fishing it offers.

However, the reservoir is often plagued by gusty winds - and with no protective mountains, those winds create dangerous waves.

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."

A LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM THIS EVENING FORT PECK LAKE.
WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected on Fort Peck Lake.
WHERE...Fort Peck Lake
WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM this evening.
IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves are expected to be as high as 3 feet on Fort Peck Lake this afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Boaters on Fort Peck Lake should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.

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."

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