Kate's Bait
& Sporting Goods
​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***
Our Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Parlor is currently closed.
We do offer pints of select flavors inside the store!
​​​9 DAY GUN SEASON Assisted CWD Sampling Hours
November 22nd through November 30th
Opening Day Nov. 22 CLOSED-No Assisted Sampling
Sunday Nov. 23 8AM-NOON
Monday Nov. 24 8AM-NOON
Tuesday Nov. 25 8AM-NOON
Wednesday & Thursday CLOSED-No Assisted Sampling
Friday Nov. 28 & Saturday Nov. 29 8AM-NOON
Sunday Nov. 30 & Monday Dec. 1 8AM-NOON
No Assisted Sampling Offered After December 1st
Winter- Safe Ice through February
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30am-2:00pm
Closed Wednesdays
Sundays- Pick Up Hour 9AM-10AM, Closed rest of the day
Live Bait Vending & Wood Sales available 24/7
Same Day Order pick ups available- Order online under the "Shop" tab.
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Upcoming Events:
Annual Fishing Derby January 17th, 2026
CWD Self Serve Kiosk September through January
Buck Lymph Node Sampling can be scheduled by calling my cell at 608-574-0311
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...
