Water level
No public level gauge is matched to Benton Lake yet. Wind and weather on this page still come straight from the National Weather Service.
MontanaNatural lake, 2,700 acres, Cascade County
Benton Lake conditions today
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: E wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 42°F. Tuesday: SW wind 11 to 21 kt, gusts to 30 kt, high near 51°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Montana
- County
- Cascade County
- Surface area
- 2,700 acres
- Coordinates
- 47.6647° N, 111.3413° W
About Benton Lake
Benton Lake is a 2,700-acre natural lake in Cascade County, Montana.
We have not matched Benton Lake to a public USGS level gauge, so this page leans on wind and weather from the National Weather Service forecast grid over the lake. If you know of a gauge or a lake association that publishes levels, tell us and we will add it.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.
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.
Benton Lake questions
Is it windy on Benton Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: E wind 1 to 4 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 42°F. 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.
How big is Benton Lake?
Benton Lake covers about 2,700 acres (4.2 square miles) of surface water.
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