Kate's Bait
Sporting Goods & Ice Cream
3916 State Hwy 23
PO BOX 5
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Just two miles North of Dodgeville or one mile South of the Governor Dodge State Park Entrance on Hwy 23
Kate's Bait In Store Hours
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We have Live Bait and Wood Sales Offered 24/7
Our Vending Machine offers Live Crappie, Walleye & Rosy Red Minnows. Along with Medium Shiners, Wax Worms & Spikes
***We are now offering online sales for after business hour pick-up. Check out our "Shop" tab to place a pick up order. Place your order by 3pm for same day pick up. You can also call the shop and order/pay over the phone***
Late Winter/Spring Season March through April 30th
Open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8am-1pm
24 Hour Live Bait Vending - Worms, Minnows & Tackle
Wood Sales Available
Same Day Order pick ups available- Order online under the "Shop" tab.
Summer Season Business Hours (Bait Shop & Ice Cream Parlor Open)
May 1st-August 30th
Open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
Live Bait Vending & Wood Sales available 24/7
Same Day Order pick ups available- Order online under the "Shop" tab.
​​Fall Season Business Hours
(Bait Shop OPEN & Ice Cream Parlor CLOSED)
September 1st-November 15th
Open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Live Bait Vending & Wood Sales available 24/7
Same Day Order pick ups available- Order online under the "Shop" tab.
Winter- Safe Ice through February
Open everyday except
Closed Wednesdays
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Upcoming Events:
Chili Cook Off/Fall Festival- October 12th, 2025
Annual Fishing Derby January 17th, 2026
CWD Self Serve Kiosk September through January
About Kate's Bait & Sporting Goods
Who We Are
Kate's Bait & Sporting Goods was established in 2013 with one mission: to give the community the means to get outdoors and enjoy life. Our passion for excellence and love for a mom and pop shop inspired us in the beginning and continues to drive us today. We are family owned and operated. We pride ourselves on offering a superior shopping experience and in the long-term relationships we’ve built with our customers. Open year round with seasonal hour changes, Kate's Bait offers a WIDE variety of services. You will be surprised to see what all we have to offer. See you soon...
