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Lake Sherburne conditions today

Lake Sherburne, Montana
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4,745.55ft

Up 0.60 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: ENE wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 50°F. Tuesday: WSW wind 12 to 15 kt, gusts to 27 kt, high near 44°F, 69% chance of rain.

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Water level

4,745.55ft NGVD29

+0.60 ft in 7 days

5.45 ft below the October normal

Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Lake Sherburne was at 4,745.55 ft on October 26, rising 0.60 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 4,751.00 ft, so the lake is 5.45 ft below its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Montana
County
Glacier County
Surface area
1,399 acres
Elevation
4,793 ft
USGS gauge
05015500, Lake Sherburne at Sherburne MT
Coordinates
48.8150° N, 113.5800° W

Background reading: Lake Sherburne on Wikipedia

About Lake Sherburne

Lake Sherburne is a 1,399-acre reservoir in Glacier County, Montana. The water surface sits about 4,793 ft above sea level.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 05015500 (Lake Sherburne at Sherburne MT), about 3 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

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. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

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.

Lake Sherburne questions

Is it windy on Lake Sherburne today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ENE wind 1 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 50°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.

What is the water level at Lake Sherburne right now?

Lake Sherburne was at 4,745.55 ft on October 26, rising 0.60 ft over the past week. That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 4,751.00 ft, so the lake is 5.45 ft below its usual mark.

How big is Lake Sherburne?

Lake Sherburne covers about 1,399 acres (2.2 square miles) of surface water.

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