Tiber Dam-Lake Elwell

We went on a Sunday drive recently for the men of the house to do a little fishing. It is quite a flurry of excitement to get everyone geared up ready to pull out of the driveway. Our destination this outing was Tiber Dam. I think my husband pulls out one of his many Montana road maps, shuts his eyes, and does a finger point to make his travel plan. This outing was positive for us all. The kids had fun looking for fossilized wood bits, shells, more rocks for our rock garden, and an off road adventure in our van. Yes, their mom was cautious but adventurous in going over some really rough terrain. (Wished I had a 4 big monster tire vehicle on that adventure.) Glad my brother was in the truck behind me, but he wasn't called upon to pull me out of any major mishaps.



The plan is for us to return this coming weekend for the guys to cast another fishing line. My brother and his girlfriend made an overnight camping fishing trip there since these pictures. They froze in their overnight adventure but my brother caught some type of German trout (wish I had a picture), but then he let it go. Now my husband is chomping at the bit for a chance to catch him one. Let those fish stories roll!! If he catches one, the camera will be out and it will be posted here for all to see.



Here is some information on our travel location:

Just east of Shelby (less than an hour away), residents and visitors can enjoy one of the most versatile recreational areas in Montana, Tiber Dam-Lake Elwell. The lake provides excellent year-round angling for walleye, northern and sauger pike, native trout, ling, perch and others. Some may want to try their hand at bow fishing for carp that often exceed 20 pounds.



For boaters and swimmers the area boasts over 178 miles of shore line, a marina, and five well-maintained boat ramps located strategically around the lake. There are also numerous campground areas.

While you’re at Tiber you’ll observe spectacular windblown sandstone formations, tipi rings, and one of the largest earthen dikes in the world over three miles long! The area surrounding Tiber contains excellent hunting for mule and whitetail deer, antelope, upland game birds, water fowl, and varmints. A unique birdwatching area is located along the Marias River below Tiber Dam. Don’t miss Tiber Dam-Lake Elwell (Tiber Reservoir) and Tiber Marina.