Can you swim here today?
Bear Creek Bay
Montana · Bay
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 06175100, 11.2 miles away, reports a gage height of 7.93 ft near Bear Creek Bay but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 06175100, as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Central and Southeast Phillips; Central and Southern Valley; Petroleum; Garfield; McCone. — NWS Glasgow MT
Gage height
7.93 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Missouri R at W Frazer Pump Plant nr Frazer MT (11.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.