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Hauser Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Montana. Its recorded surface area is approximately 3,200 acres. Nearby alternatives include Canyon Ferry Lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Hauser Lake.
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Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Overall Good (77/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (87/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the west-northwest. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 52° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 47° | 47° | 52° | 59° | 66° | 70° | 75° | 78° | 79° | 80° | 79° | 76° | 71° | 63° | 59° | 57° | 55° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 12 AM MDT | 52°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 0% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 AM MDT | 50°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 0% | 61% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 AM MDT | 49°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 12 mph | 0% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM MDT | 49°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 0% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM MDT | 48°F | 6 mph ESE (113°) | 13 mph | 0% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM MDT | 47°F | 7 mph ESE (113°) | 14 mph | 0% | 66% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM MDT | 46°F | 8 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 0% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM MDT | 47°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 0% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM MDT | 47°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 17 mph | 0% | 52% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM MDT | 52°F | 9 mph SE (135°) | 18 mph | 0% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM MDT | 59°F | 12 mph SE (135°) | 22 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM MDT | 66°F | 12 mph SSE (158°) | 23 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM MDT | 70°F | 12 mph SSW (203°) | 25 mph | 0% | 27% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MDT | 75°F | 12 mph WSW (248°) | 28 mph | 0% | 18% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MDT | 78°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MDT | 79°F | 18 mph W (270°) | 35 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MDT | 80°F | 18 mph W (270°) | 35 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MDT | 79°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 32 mph | 0% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MDT | 76°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM MDT | 71°F | 10 mph WNW (293°) | 24 mph | 0% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM MDT | 63°F | 8 mph NW (315°) | 20 mph | 0% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM MDT | 59°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 16 mph | 0% | 52% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM MDT | 57°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 0% | 84% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM MDT | 55°F | 7 mph NNW (338°) | 16 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM MDT | 52°F | 7 mph NNW (338°) | 14 mph | 1% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 45° | 81° | 41° | 54° | 25° | 34° | 23° | 43° | 26° | 52° | 30° | 56° | 31° | 53° |
| Wind | SE 7 mph | SSW 8 to 18 mph | NNW 3 to 14 mph | NNW 3 to 20 mph | N 17 to 23 mph | NNW 12 to 17 mph | NNW 8 to 14 mph | WNW 3 mph | SW 2 mph | S 2 mph | S 5 mph | SW 6 mph | WNW 6 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 35 mph | 28 mph | 33 mph | 43 mph | 29 mph | 27 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 17 mph | 22 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 2% | 82% | 100% | 100% | 84% | 47% | 12% | 7% | 7% | 18% | 51% | 36% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Hauser Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (74/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 12 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (63/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (75/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 12 mph. Working against it: Active severe alert: Red Flag Warning. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of MT Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Hauser Lake represents a significant aquatic resource in MT, providing vital water storage, wildlife habitat, and public recreation. Anglers target local sport species while boaters take advantage of established launch facilities around the perimeter. Observing safe boating speeds and biosecurity washdown procedures protects the fishery year-round.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Hauser Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 12:39 AM MDT