Can you swim here today?
Basin Creek Reservoir
Butte, Montana · Lake
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Basin Creek Reservoir is 45°F (7°C), measured by USGS gauge 12323233, 9.7 miles away.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 45°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 45°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 12323233, as of Oct 20, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
45°F
7°C
Streamflow
8 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.73 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Blacktail Creek above Grove Gulch, at Butte, MT (9.7 mi away), as of Oct 20, 3:30 AM 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.