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
We have Live Bait and Wood Sales Offered 24/7
​Fall Season Business Hours
September 1st-November 15th
Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays 7:30-2:30
Fridays 7:30-4:00
Closed Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Attention Musky Fisherman: On closed days you can arrange sucker pick ups. Please call to arrange before 6:45am the day of desired pick up at 608-574-0311. Payment will be taken at the time of the order.
CWD Note- We do offer a CWD Self Serve Kiosk outside our building. For hunters who are interested in In-person Sampling, please call and make sure someone is available. We are happy to try an accommodate as best we can. 608-935-0131
Winter- Open during SAFE ICE Only
Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30-4:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays 8:30-2:30
Closed Wednesdays
Unsafe Ice through April 30th
Closed
24 Hour Live Bait Vending - Worms, Minnows & Tackle
After Hour Wood Sales Available
Summer Season Business Hours (Bait Shop & Ice Cream Parlor Open)
Open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Live Bait Vending & Wood Sales available 24/7
Special order pick ups available on request
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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
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...