Wakesurf Spot · Montana
Tongue River Reservoir
It is a 12-mile-long reservoir at Tongue River Reservoir State Park in southeastern Montana.
Tongue River Reservoir is a wakesurfing reservoir in Montana, near Decker. It is a 12-mile-long reservoir at Tongue River Reservoir State Park in southeastern Montana.
Montana FWP lists water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, kneeboarding, and wakesurfing as popular activities here, with two boat ramps and docks for launching. It is set among red shale and juniper canyons.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Tongue River Reservoir runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Montana FWP lists water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, kneeboarding, and wakesurfing as popular activities here, with two boat ramps and docks for launching. It is set among red shale and juniper canyons. Montana: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.