The Bait Shack

02/16/2026

With the warm weather, we had to pull the bait shack off Lake Wissota. All bait was removed with it, so self-service minnows are paused for now.

We will post an update if/when they are back out depending on the weather situation.

Thanks for your understanding.

02/13/2026

🎣 Can’t wait to see everyone out here for Jig’s Up tomorrow! We’ll be set up bright and early at 5:30 AM, well before the tournament starts, so you can grab your bait and be ready to roll.

Tomorrow we will also have:
🍪 Homemade cookies (famous)
🥨 Snacks
🌹 Roses for all the fishermen who forgot tomorrow is Valentine’s Day 😉

Thanks as always for supporting local - we truly appreciate it.

📍 Little Lake Wissota (just off the main landing)

Good luck fishing! 🎣

02/12/2026

RESTOCKED ON ALL LIVE BAIT 🐟🐛
🎣 GREAT NEWS: Rosie Red’s WILL be arriving mid-day tomorrow (2/13) and potentially another variety of minnow in place of XL fatheads.

Let us know in the comments if there’s anything you want to see in place of XL Fatheads - we’re thinking maybe emerald shiners, large suckers, or large fatheads.

We appreciate all your support!

02/11/2026

⚠️ Limited Hours Tomorrow (2/12) ⚠️
Open 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fresh bait shipment arriving prior to opening.

02/09/2026

It’s Jig’s Up week and we can’t wait!
Who’s going to be there? 🎣

02/05/2026

REMINDER: We will be closed 2/6 - 2/11

🚚 A fresh shipment of EVERY live bait we carry arrives 2/12 - just two days before Jig’s Up

👉 In the meantime, we are OPEN today 6:30am - 3pm

02/02/2026

Beginning today, snacks are available at The Bait Shack! 🎣

02/01/2026

Quick pricing update: We have noticed some confusion around adding tax at checkout, so we have updated our pricing to now include sales tax.

Prices may look slightly different than before, but nothing extra is being added at checkout - making things easier for both you and us.

Thanks for your understanding - we appreciate each of you!

01/30/2026

Giveaway Winner: Brandon Harel 🎉

Congratulations Brandon! Please make sure to pick up your scoop or dozen of choice before February 6th! Thanks to those who participated!

Send a message to learn more

01/29/2026

🎣 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎣
We’re giving away one free scoop or one free dozen of bait (your choice) to one lucky winner!

TO ENTER:

1️⃣ Make sure you are following The Bait Shack on Facebook.
2️⃣ Like this post.
3️⃣ Tag a fishing buddy in the comments (1 tag = 1 entry).

Winner will be announced this Friday, January 30th at 5:00 P.M. 🐟

*Bait must be picked up at The Bait Shack before February 6th, 2026*

01/25/2026

February calendar - We are currently CLOSED due to warm temperatures.

We will post any and all schedule updates on this page.