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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

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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...

Contact Us

3916 WI-23, Dodgeville, WI 53533, USA

(608) 935-0131

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