Bait-shops in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties

Grand Traverse main fishing lakes are Long Lake for walleyes and smallmouth bass. Duck and Green Lake for bass and pike., with lots of smelt being caught on Green Lake in the winter. Leelanau County main lakes are Lake Leelanau for walleye and smallmouth bass, Big Glen and Small Glen for perch and trout. One of the Greatest king salmon fisheries is off the North Manitou “crib” in July and August. Leelanau County also has the Sleeping Bear National Park which is a must see if you are in the area. Grand Traverse County has the two bays East and West which are boaters paradise, with the meeting place at Power Island on West Bay. Also a Great lake trout fishery in May and June, with the salmon showing up in late July and August.

963 Hammond Rd. Traverse City, Mi 49684
231-946-5633

Has a full line of Bait and tackle

11690 S. Lacore St.
Empire, MI 49630
231-326-5433
 

Has a full line of minnows and tackle

Havens’ Interlochen Party Store

2614 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643

(231) 276-3351

Has a full line of bait and tackle

228 E. State St. Fife Lake, MI

(231) 879-3341 

They have crawlers and worms in the summer, they will handle minnows in the winter

5914 S. Ray Street Glen Arbor Mi 49636
231-334-3872

Handles crawlers and worms, has full line of tackle

Roadside Minnows

8041 S. Good harbor Trl. Cedar, Mi 49621

231-954-5229

Roadside minnows

 
85 W Philip St
Lake Leelanau, Michigan 49653
(231) 994-2108

minnow and tackle

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Greg Alsip reports from Lake Leelanau Even thru the mayfly hatch we make it happenLake Effect Fishing Charters, LLC 231-624-62012 hours of fishing yesterday evening #livebait #bucsbait #lakeeffectfishingcharters #lakeleelanau See MoreSee Less

Greg Alsip reports from Lake Leelanau Even thru the mayfly hatch we make it happen
Lake Effect Fishing Charters, LLC 231-624-6201
2 hours of fishing yesterday evening #livebait #bucsbait #lakeeffectfishingcharters #lakeleelanau

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Rock bass out of cold water is just as good as bluegill

Just so everyone knows, reason we kept the rock bass was the guy I had out liked to eat them. Says their similar to bluegill, I don’t keep them personally But there are a TON in the lake

Pike wont even eat rock bass 🤣

i have eaten them, they are good eating up north in the colder water

I always heard about the world famous rock bass fishery up there.

Rockies Rock! One of my faves.

Justin Perry rock bass sushi time! Rockie seviche' bud!

What’s the deal with those rock bass are they good eatin or what?

Biff E Martin

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Today, we remember those who sacrificed so we could live in freedom. This Memorial Day, we’re thankful for those who gave their lives while serving. And we’re thinking of those who have lost someone they love. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thanks to all that have served our country "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it."– Mark TwainMartin Luther King Jr.“From every mountainside, let freedom ring.” #ultimatesacrifice #supportourtroops See MoreSee Less

Today, we remember those who sacrificed so we could live in freedom. This Memorial Day, were thankful for those who gave their lives while serving. And were thinking of those who have lost someone they love. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thanks to all that have served our country 
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
– Mark Twain
Martin Luther King Jr.
“From every mountainside, let freedom ring.”
#ultimatesacrifice #supportourtroops

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I’m getting a few crappies In Onekama. Just starting to spawn! The bass are pretty much done spawning!

thank you for the report

Walleye opener is May 15th on Little Bay De Noc!!! Our Beaver Minnows will work great jigging and casting. Stop in at one of our local dealers or shop online. See you on the water! 😁Beaverslures.com See MoreSee Less

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Awesome‼️nice fish 🐟 yummy

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Thanks for sharing