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Shell Creek Bay
Shell Creek Bay is a bay 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
87°
56°
10 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
98°
63°
16 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
100°
75°
17 mph
2%
→ 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
- East Fork Shell Creek2.2 mi
- Shell Creek3.1 mi
- Lake Sakakawea11.7 mistocked Jun 24, 2026
- Little Shell Creek10.8 mi
- Little Knife River11.9 mi
- Skunk Creek16.1 mi
- Deepwater Creek16.3 mi
- Shell Lake19.3 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.
Shell Creek Bay fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shell Creek Bay?+
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 Shell Creek Bay?+
Shell Creek Bay is a bay in Mountrail County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.