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Tackle and Bait Shops in Illinois

79 of the 547 marinas and boating businesses we track in Illinois are tackle and bait shops. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

79locations
65cities
547locations statewide

Outfitters vary between basic highway convenience stops stocking live minnows and specialized fly shops offering custom rod building or local guide bookings. Selecting the right shop depends on whether you need quick trip essentials like frozen chum or precise gear tailored to local water conditions. Map listings rarely show current live bait inventory, specialized rigging services, or regional fishing licenses.

Chicago 7

  1. Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters

    1279 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610-8756

    Call Website All Chicago

  2. Park Bait Co.

    600 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

    Call Website All Chicago

  3. Angler Charters

    3600 Recreation Dr Dock A, Chicago, IL 60613

    Call Website All Chicago

  4. Arundel Tackle

    1000 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642-4251

    Website All Chicago

  5. Corens Rod & Reel Services

    6001 N Nina Ave, Chicago, IL 60631-2411

    Call Website All Chicago

  6. Monarch Tackle

    5240 W Patterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

    Call Website All Chicago

  7. Vets Live Bait & Tackle

    10150 S Indianapolis Ave # 1, Chicago, IL 60617

    Call All Chicago

Springfield 3

  1. B Hayes Bait & Tackle

    422 S 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703

    Call Website All Springfield

  2. Lure Parts Online

    580 North St, Springfield, IL 62704-5801

    Call Website All Springfield

  3. Big Red's Bait and Tackle

    2193 Adlai Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL 62703

    Call All Springfield

Colona 2

  1. Pappy's Bait Service

    6076 B St, Colona, IL 61241

    Website All Colona

  2. Three River Fly Shop

    103 Hilltop St, Colona, IL 61241

    Call All Colona

Elk Grove Village 2

  1. Lee's Global Tackle

    23 Arlington Heights Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1405

    Call Website All Elk Grove Village

  2. Lees Global Tackle

    1010 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1506

    Call Website All Elk Grove Village

Lindenhurst 2

  1. Louie's Lures

    2203 Witchwood Ln, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

    Call Website All Lindenhurst

  2. Buschs Bait Shop

    20417 Grand Ave, Lindenhurst, IL 60046

    Call All Lindenhurst

McHenry 2

  1. Fish Tales Bait and Concession

    2711 McHenry Dam Rd. , McHenry, IL 60051

    All McHenry

  2. K.C'S Bait & Tackle

    2914 W IL Route 120, McHenry, IL 60051-4569

    Call All McHenry

Tinley Park 2

  1. Fishing Connection

    7897 W 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477

    Call Website All Tinley Park

  2. The Anglers Outlet

    17036 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477

    Call Website All Tinley Park

Winthrop Harbor 2

  1. Lake Michigan Angler

    1038 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

    Call Website All Winthrop Harbor

  2. Diamond Ghost Charters

    701 N Point Dr Unit 60096, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

    Call Website All Winthrop Harbor

Algonquin 1

  1. Bait Shanty

    2200 E Algonquin Rd #9604, Algonquin, IL 60102

    Call Website All Algonquin

Antioch 1

  1. Triangle Sports and Marine

    23480 W Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL 60002

    Call Website All Antioch

Ashland 1

  1. B & S Bait & Tackle

    30233 Newmansville Rd, Ashland, IL 62612

    Call

Bartlett 1

  1. Wolverine tackle

    433 Monarch Birch Ln, Bartlett, IL 60103

    Call Website

Belle Rive 1

  1. Full Moon Fishing Service

    403 S Gum St, Belle Rive, IL 62810-1129

    Call Website

Bourbonnais 1

  1. Mac's Tackle

    775 Almar Pkwy, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Bridgeport 1

  1. Southeastern Bait and Tackle

    7743 Petrolia Ln, Bridgeport, IL 62417

    Call All Bridgeport

Brighton 1

  1. Fish On!

    401 N Maple St, Brighton, IL 62012

    Call

Carman 1

  1. GAP's Custom Baits

    750 County Highway 7, Carman, IL 61425-2000

    Call Website

Carol Stream 1

  1. Lee's Bait & Tackle

    1400 W Army Trail Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188

    Call Website

Chillicothe 1

  1. Carl'sbait AndTackle

    1241 N 3rd St, Chillicothe, IL 61523

    Call All Chillicothe

Crossville 1

  1. Blackout Bait and Tackle

    2109 County Rd 1800 E, Crossville, IL 62827

    Call

Crystal Lake 1

  1. Dave's Bait Tackle and Taxidermy

    4419 IL-176, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-3702

    Call All Crystal Lake

Decatur 1

  1. Mike's Tackle World

    2283 E Geddes Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

    Call Website All Decatur

Divernon 1

  1. Old Guy Tackle Co.

    19 W Kenney St, Divernon, IL 62530

    Call

Dixon 1

  1. Bunny's Bait Shop

    1024 E River Rd, Dixon, IL 61021

    Call

Du Quoin 1

  1. Lunker Lure

    1308 Wells Street Rd, Du Quoin, IL 62832

    Call Website

Fairfield 1

  1. Barnard's Bait Shop

    401 NW 7th St, Fairfield, IL 62837

    Call

Flora 1

  1. AJC Bait & Tackle

    7748 Old Highway 50, Flora, IL 62839-4102

    Call Website

Freeport 1

  1. Wolf Moon Custom Baits

    617 E Garden St, Freeport, IL 61032

    Call

Galesburg 1

  1. Chiller bait tank

    Galesburg, IL

    Call Website All Galesburg

Glendale Heights 1

  1. Blind Guy Baits

    409 E Lincoln Ave, Glendale Heights, IL 60139-2528

    Website

Gorham 1

  1. Frank's Real Bait Shop

    94 Fish Rd, Gorham, IL 62940

    Call

Griggsville 1

  1. Big River Fish

    30402 State Highway 107, Griggsville, IL 62340-2268

    Call

Highland 1

  1. Jerry's Tackle and Guns

    604 12th St, Highland, IL 62249

    Call Website

Kankakee 1

  1. Elliotts bait and tackle

    975 N 5th Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901

    Call All Kankakee

Keithsburg 1

  1. Hilltop Bait Shop

    704 Monroe St, Keithsburg, IL 61442

    Call All Keithsburg

Kinmundy 1

  1. TJs Bait and Supplies

    5450 Vermundy Rd, Kinmundy, IL 62854

    Call

Lincoln 1

  1. bloodline tackle LLC

    1410 Pulaski St, Lincoln, IL 62656

    Call

Lovington 1

  1. Reeves Lure Co.

    4165 Shaw Rd, Lovington, IL 61937

    Call Website

Marion 1

  1. Just Add Water Bait, Tackle & More LLC

    12092 Lake of Egypt Rd, Marion, IL 62959

    Call All Marion

Marissa 1

  1. Mighty Shad Muskie Baits

    302 W Lyons St, Marissa, IL 62257-1016

    Call

McLeansboro 1

  1. Bub's Tackle Box

    1806 Jackson St, McLeansboro, IL 62859

    Call Website

Montgomery 1

  1. Dicky's Bait Shop

    479 N River St, Montgomery, IL 60538

    Call

Moweaqua 1

  1. Hoggie Baits

    606 N Shelby St, Moweaqua, IL 62550

    Call Website

Naperville 1

  1. Dupage fly fishing co.

    1512 N Naper Blvd, Suite 136, Naperville, IL 60563, Naperville, IL 60563

    Call Website All Naperville

North Utica 1

  1. Cajun Sporting Goods Bait

    700 S Clark St, North Utica, IL 61373

    Call Website

Ottawa 1

  1. B & B Live Bait

    1025 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350

    Call All Ottawa

Palatine 1

  1. Anglers International Resources

    1272 E Dundee Rd, Palatine, IL 60074

    Call Website All Palatine

Pana 1

  1. Pana Bait Co

    284 N 2600 East Rd, Pana, IL 62557

    Call Website

Plainfield 1

  1. BioSource Baits

    Plainfield, IL

    Call Website All Plainfield

Quincy 1

  1. Wiemelt’s bait and tackle LLC

    1139 N 4th St, Quincy, IL 62301

    Call All Quincy

Rockford 1

  1. Leaders & Lures

    5697 Haddon Pl, Rockford, IL 61114

    Call Website All Rockford

Rockport 1

  1. Taylor's Bait and Tackle

    13495 US-54, Rockport, IL 62370

    Call All Rockport

Salem 1

  1. Burners bait and tackle

    439 N Illinois Ave, Salem, IL 62881-1334

    Call

Shabbona 1

  1. Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental

    4100 Bluebird Ln, Shabbona, IL 60550

    Call Website

South Elgin 1

  1. SS Minnows Bait Shop

    501 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177

    Call

Streator 1

  1. South End Bait & Tackle

    105 Armory Ct, Streator, IL 61364

    Call Website

Thomson 1

  1. Todd's Tackle

    2400 IL-84, Thomson, IL 61285

    Call

Wapella 1

  1. The Bait Box

    9648 Thorps Rd, Wapella, IL 61777

    Call

Wauconda 1

  1. DUBRO Fishing

    480 W Bonner Rd, Wauconda, IL 60084

    Call Website All Wauconda

Waukegan 1

  1. Jimmy Fly Trolling Flies

    1730 Boardman St, Waukegan, IL 60087-3049

    Call Website All Waukegan

Westmont 1

  1. Flying Pig Performance Fly Rods

    627 Citadel Dr, Westmont, IL 60559-1297

    Call

Whittington 1

  1. Blackout Bait and Tackle at Rend Lake

    14711 IL-37, Whittington, IL 62897

    Call All Whittington

Willow Hill 1

  1. Maddog Baits

    21591 650th Ave N, Willow Hill, IL 62480-2404

    Call

Willow Springs 1

  1. Maple Lake Boating Center

    9600 Wolf Rd, Willow Springs, IL 60480

    Call Website All Willow Springs

Yorkville 1

  1. The Tacklebox

    13608 Fox Rd, Yorkville, IL 60560

    Call All Yorkville
Check live bait stock ahead: Call ahead if you need specific live bait like leeches or shrimp, as supply changes daily based on season and deliveries.

Also in Illinois

Good to know

Do local bait shops sell fishing licenses?

Many independent tackle shops act as official state agents and sell recreational freshwater and saltwater licenses on-site. It is best to bring a driver's license or state ID, though purchasing online directly from the state wildlife agency before your trip is often faster.

What is the difference between a general tackle shop and a fly shop?

General tackle shops focus on conventional gear like spinning reels, artificial lures, terminal tackle, and live or frozen bait. Fly shops specialize in fly-tying materials, tippet, waders, and technical rod setups, often providing detailed reports on local hatch conditions.

How much does live bait typically cost?

Basic live bait like nightcrawlers or mealworms typically costs $4 to $8 per tub, while live minnows or shrimp generally range from $5 to $15 per dozen depending on size and availability. Specialty marine bait or larger quantities can cost significantly more.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Illinois, check the 79 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Illinois, MarinaAtlas indexes 79 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.