Lake Elwell
Liberty County, Montana13,072 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Montana DEQ for this lake.
- 140 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Elwell in Liberty County, Montana has water-quality measurements published by Montana DEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 140 ft. Surface area: 13072 acres.
Lake Elwell is a 13,072-acre lake in Liberty County, Montana with a maximum depth of 140 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Montana DEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Elwell is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Deep water140 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water13,072 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Elwell is safe to swim in today is a call for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Elwell
These are the measurements Montana DEQ publishes for Lake Elwell, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
140 ft
Surface area
13,072 acres
Shoreline
147.6 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Montana DEQ
Recreation & Access
- VFW CampgroundPublic
- Tiber MarinaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Elwell
Where is Lake Elwell?
- Lake Elwell is a lake in Liberty County, Montana. Its water-quality measurements are published by Montana DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Elwell?
- Lake Elwell in Liberty County, Montana has water-quality measurements published by Montana DEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 140 ft. Surface area: 13072 acres.
Is Lake Elwell safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Elwell?
- Lake Elwell has a maximum depth of 140 feet. The lake covers 13072 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Elwell?
- Lake Elwell has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include VFW Campground, Tiber Marina. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Elwell?
- Lake Elwell has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Montana's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Elwell come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory