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
May I am having a surgery so please bare with me for temporary hour changes:
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Summer Season Business Hours (Bait Shop & Ice Cream Parlor Open)
Mondays 7:30-4:00
Tuesdays Closed
Wednesdays Closed
Thursdays 7:30-4:00
Fridays 7:30-5:30
Saturdays 7:30-4:00
Sundays 9:00-1:00
Fall Season Business Hours (Bait Shop Open/Ice Cream Parlor Closed)
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30-4:00
Closed Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Winter-Safe Ice Business Hours
Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30-4:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays 9:00-2:00
Closed Wednesdays
*Unsafe Ice Winter Hours:
Monday, Friday & Saturday 8am-2pm
March through April 15th
Mondays 7:30-2:00
Closed Tuesdays-Sunday
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...