East Fork Shell Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Dakota, United States

5 catches

Logged catches

Top fish species at East Fork Shell Creek

Northern pike

Walleye

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Fishing regulations at East Fork Shell Creek, ND

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Fishing regulations in North Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Northern pike

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information

Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

Synonyms

Esox lucius

Season open: year-round

Walleye

Regulation boundaryNorth Dakota State Waters

Bag limit5

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

Possession limit = 10 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. In Red and Bois de Sioux rivers up to the first vehicular bridge or crossing on any of their tributaries combined bag limit and possession limit is reduced to 3 Walleye, Sauger, or Saugeye in any combination. Minimum size of 14-inches applies to Walleye and Sauger caught from Lake Elsie (Richland Co.), Buffalo Lake (Sargent Co) and including connected waters north to Sargent Co. Rd. 1, and Jameston and Pipestem reservoirs (Stutsman Co.) and upstream to and including the first bridge crossing.

Edibility

Excellent

Synonyms

Sander vitreus

Local laws and licenses

North Dakota fishing license

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FAQ about East Fork Shell Creek fishing

📍 Where is the East Fork Shell Creek located?

the East Fork Shell Creek is a stream located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. It is also intersecting with Ward County, North Dakota. Its coordinates are:

47°57′30.3″N 102°04′9.3″W

🎣 Where on the East Fork Shell Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the East Fork Shell Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in the East Fork Shell Creek?

The most common species in the East Fork Shell Creek are:

Northern pike - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
Walleye - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest East Fork Shell Creek fishing reports?

The latest East Fork Shell Creek fishing reports are:

@Fi5HNdemon reported a nice Northern pike.
@cwitbeck reported a nice Northern pike.
@cgermundson reported a nice Walleye.
@northern74king reported a nice Northern pike.

🗓️ What species are in season at the East Fork Shell Creek right now?

According to fishing regulations at the East Fork Shell Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Paddlefish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the East Fork Shell Creek?

Fishing in North Dakota requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at licensed retailers.

In North Dakota, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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East Fork Shell Creek

Top fish species at East Fork Shell Creek