Mountrail County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical
Little Shell Creek
Little Shell Creek is a stream in Mountrail County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
89°
58°
12 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
98°
67°
15 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
96°
75°
17 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Skunk Creek5.4 mi
- Lake Sakakawea4.8 mistocked Jun 24, 2026
- East Fork Shell Creek11.2 mi
- Boggy Creek9.6 mi
- Moccasin Creek14.9 mi
- Shell Creek13.9 mi
- Bear Creek16.8 mi
- East Fork Bear Creek16.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Little Shell Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Little Shell Creek?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Little Shell Creek?+
Little Shell Creek is a stream in Mountrail County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.