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
Seasonal Store Hours
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*Special Hour Updates:
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April (Bait Shop & Ice Cream Parlor Open)
Mondays 7:30-4:00
Tuesday & Wednesdays Closed
Thursdays 7:30-4:00
Fridays 7:30-4:00
Saturdays 7:30-4:00
Sundays Closed All Day
May, June & July: (Bait Shop & Ice Cream Parlor Open):
*Opening Fishing Weekend: May 3rd- 5th :
Friday 7:30-5:30
Saturday 5:30-4:00
Sunday 7:30-3:30
*Memorial Day Weekend Hours: May 24th through May 27th:
Friday 7:30-6:00
Saturday 7:30-6:00
Sunday 9:00-4:00
Monday 7:30-4:00
Regular Hours
Mondays 7:30-4:00
Tuesdays 7:30-2:00
Wednesdays Closed
Thursdays 7:30-4:00
Fridays 7:30-5:30
Saturdays 7:30-4:00
Sundays 11:00-3:00
August-October: TBD
November-December: Bait Shop hours TBD/Ice Cream Parlor Closed
January-February: Bait Shop hours TBD/Ice Cream Parlor Closed
March: Closed all Month
24 Hour Live Bait Vending
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Upcoming Events:
Chili Cook Off/Fall Festival- October 13th
Mark your calendar for next years Fishing Derby January 18th, 2025
CWD Self Serve Kiosk September through January
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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...