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Wakesurf Spot · Montana

Hauser Lake

It is a roughly 3,200-acre reservoir on the Missouri River created by Hauser Dam near Helena.

Reviewed by Esme Navarro, Wakesurf Data Editor · Updated

Hauser Lake is a wakesurfing reservoir in Montana, near Helena. It covers roughly 3,200 acres. It is a roughly 3,200-acre reservoir on the Missouri River created by Hauser Dam near Helena.

A reservoir with depths that accommodate water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and tubing, and it is a popular take-off point for weekend boating. Black Sandy State Park provides public access and a boat ramp.

The typical warm-weather window here is June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.

Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The typical warm-weather window at Hauser Lake runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.

A reservoir with depths that accommodate water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and tubing, and it is a popular take-off point for weekend boating. Black Sandy State Park provides public access and a boat ramp. Montana: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.