Shell Reservoir is a reservoir in Montana, near Powder River County.
Shell Reservoir is a reservoir in Powder River County, Montana.
Without a dependable size figure for Shell Reservoir, weeds, rock, water color, and nearby depth are the best starting clues.
Beside the shallow corner of a narrow arm, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.
Near the calm side of a deep bend, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.
Near the quiet end of a small island, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.
Across the weed line of an open-water break, in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.
Around the outside edge of a main-lake point, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.
Around the current seam of a firm-bottom hump, record the wind, water color, depth along the active edge, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.