Dicky's Bait Shop

04/22/2026

04/16/2026

Community Notice: High River Levels & Weather Preparedness

We are currently experiencing high river levels, and with a rainstorm expected, we encourage riverfront businesses and residents to take steps now to prepare and protect their properties.

To help, sand and bags will be available this afternoon for anyone who needs them. Fill as many bags as you need. Please stop by 310 N. River St. at any time this afternoon to pick up sand and bags for your property.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and encourage you to stay up to date on weather updates and changing river conditions. Sharing this post may help neighbors who could be affected.

Stay safe and prepared.

04/10/2026

50 % off all frozen bait this morning due to a mechanical breakdown of our fridge /freezer

03/20/2026

The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 4 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.

An early opportunity at select trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – will open Saturday, March 21. No trout may be kept during the catch-and-release period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season beginning April 4. The daily harvest limit for each angler is five trout.

The Illinois Catchable Trout Program receives funding support by those who use the program through the sale of inland trout stamps. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout each year in bodies of water where trout fishing is permitted during the spring season. An additional 80,000 trout will be stocked for the fall trout season, which begins in October.

Learn more here: https://ifishillinois.org/Pages/Resources/Programs/CatchableTrout

03/09/2026

🧢 NEW at DICKY'S Bait Shop!

Check out our DICKY'S Hat Clips — the perfect way to add some style to your favorite fishing hat while repping the shop.

✔ Durable metal clip
✔ Clean custom look
✔ Perfect for your fishing cap

Great on Richardson 112 style hats and everyday wear.

🎣 Available now at DICKY'S Bait Shop
Message us or stop by to grab yours — limited quantity available!

03/05/2026

Got some new tumblers in stock
They will available fo purchase tomorrow morning

03/04/2026

Our morning bait delivery has arrived. We are open until 5 pm today.

12/13/2025

Santa’s out early this morning