Kate's Bait, Sporting Goods & Ice Cream

Met Kate today during the free ice cream event and she was awesome. She was able to assist me with respooling my broken fishing rod I picked up on vacation and she has an amazing little shop. Right next to governor dodge! 10/10 stop in for the experience

This place isn't too far from the state park Governor Dodge, if you fish, this place has you covered, from live bait, hooks, fake bait, line weights, fishing poles. She also sells really good ice cream. So if you need a break from fishing, hiking, driving long distances, or just because, I recommend stopping out and experiencing her shop. She also sells small sheds too. Just want to add that she does hold certain events at her shop, like chili cook off for example. Kate is an awesome person and her workers are just as nice too,and it's always been a positive experience and vibe there. She does have a FB page too, you can check out whatever she's got going on.

A great, woman owned small business! Has a nice selection of tackle and baits. Big name brands to plenty of local bait/lure/tackle companies!

Remodeled in the last few years! Now serves ice cream during the warm months.

Be sure to check her hours on Facebook, sometimes they change. (There's also local fishing reports on the Facebook page as well!) But she has a bait vending machine outside that is stocked and available 24/7. I get minnows through it often.

Definitely recommend! And definitely a good place to get bait whether you're passing through to Blackhawk Lake, Governor Dodge, or heading to fish the Wisconsin River or even hopping in a nearby trout stream.

This is a good place to get live bait and any extra fishing gear that you need, also while you're doing that they also have ice cream. It's a win win

A great place to shop and get a yummy ice cream cone. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Excellent selection of fishing accessories.

Great selection of products. Great service and always with a smile. Super friendly when you call with questions. Happy to make the drive from Madison to your bait shop! Thank you!

Always has food for my Son's frog's, and very friendly. Also, close to home.

Great place to get minos.

I just got to Governor Dodge with a bucket of Kate's bait, I opened the lid and a thunder roared as the minnows were the liveliest I've ever seen. I know it's cheesy but true LOL

Fresh lively bait, many choices. Nice clean well supplied bait shack.outside self serve. Closed Wen.

Great place to get your bait and last minute camping supplies you forgot at home. Great owner and the dog is a sweetheart.

Great selection, super friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back!

Friendly place. Very inviting. Check it out

Love this place. Has everything u need for a fishing trip and is close to Governor Govenor Dodge state park

Good selection of stuff, nice people and a shop dog. Great place.

Nice shop. Found a nice fly rod for cheap. All ready for trout season.

Good experience they a lot of fishing and hunting areas very kinda and nice

Great bait and tackle store. Great customer service.

Great service....!
Had everything you need.... !

Great people to converse with. Glad we moved to the area.