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
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​Current In-Store Hours:
Springtime: March through April
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30AM-1:00PM
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​​​​​​Live Bait Vending & Wood Sales available 24/7:
Our Vending Machine offers Live Crappie, Walleye & Rosy Red Minnows. Wax Worms, Crawlers and Big Reds.
Same Day Order pick ups available- Order online under the "Shop" tab:
***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***
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Old Hickory Buildings available for viewing daily.
For Old Hickory Building Sales appointment, contact Katie at 608-574-0311
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Our Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Parlor is currently closed. Parlor is Open May through August.
We do offer pints of select flavors inside the store!
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Upcoming Events:
Annual Fishing Derby January 16th, 2027
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...

