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Seeley Lake is one of the lakes LakeRadar tracks in Montana. The water surface spans about 1,025 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Other waters in the region include Flathead Lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Seeley Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 4:39 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (87/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (100/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 10 mph from the west. 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) | 38° | 37° | 36° | 35° | 35° | 39° | 49° | 56° | 64° | 68° | 70° | 71° | 70° | 69° | 66° | 60° | 54° | 51° | 48° | 46° | 44° | 42° | 40° | 38° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 5% | 8% | 10% | 25% | 39% | 43% | 49% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM MDT | 38°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM MDT | 37°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 47% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM MDT | 36°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM MDT | 35°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM MDT | 35°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM MDT | 39°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 5 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM MDT | 49°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 6 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM MDT | 56°F | 5 mph SSW (203°) | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM MDT | 64°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 14 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MDT | 68°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 22 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MDT | 70°F | 10 mph WSW (248°) | 27 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MDT | 71°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MDT | 70°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MDT | 69°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 0% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MDT | 66°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM MDT | 60°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 3% | 52% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM MDT | 54°F | 9 mph WNW (293°) | 29 mph | 3% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM MDT | 51°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 5% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM MDT | 48°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 8% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM MDT | 46°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 10% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM MDT | 44°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 25% | 92% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 1 AM MDT | 42°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 39% | 93% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 2 AM MDT | 40°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 43% | 93% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 3 AM MDT | 38°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 49% | 89% | Chance Light Rain |
| Sat, 4 AM MDT | 38°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 48% | 88% | Chance Light Rain |
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) | 34° | 72° | 33° | 51° | 22° | 41° | 20° | 48° | 22° | 54° | 24° | 53° | 25° | 54° |
| Wind | 0 mph | SSW 0 to 13 mph | WNW 1 to 12 mph | NE 1 to 9 mph | ENE 5 to 20 mph | ENE 5 mph | ENE 1 to 5 mph | S 2 mph | NW 1 mph | WNW 0 to 3 mph | NW 2 mph | W 1 to 5 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | NNW 2 mph |
| Gusts | 2 mph | 31 mph | 29 mph | 14 mph | 28 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 5 mph | 5 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 13 mph | 12 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 49% | 71% | 96% | 61% | 32% | 25% | 3% | 3% | 11% | 33% | 52% | 19% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Seeley Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-southwest. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 38°F. 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.
Excellent for boating (100/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 2 mph. 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 are within 2 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 2 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 38°F. 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.
Seeley Lake is a picturesque freshwater lake in MT known for its freshwater fishing, boating access, and attractive shoreline parks. With multiple recreation sites overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, visitors enjoy comfortable access to open-water cruising and shore angling. Always observe posted speed limits and maritime right-of-way rules.
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 Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Kokanee Salmon. 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 Seeley 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, 4:39 AM MDT