Dick Smith's Live Bait & Tackle

Dick Smith's Live Bait & Tackle Since 1982, Dick Smith’s Live Bait & Tackle has been proudly family-owned and dedicated to serving anglers of all experience levels.
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We are located in the iconic “Smiley Barn” just off I-94 & Hwy 83 in Delafield, Wisconsin. Dick Smith's Live Bait & Tackle has the Largest Live Bait Selection in the Midwest:

MINNOWS:
Small & Large FATHEADS
Jumbo TUFFIES
Small & Large ROSY REDS
Small, Medium, Large & Jumbo GOLDEN SHINERS
Small, Medium, Large & Musky SUCKERS
Baby, Small & Medium Black Tail CHUBS (Seasonal)

LIVE BAIT
Leeches, Nigh

tcrawlers, Neon Nightcrawlers, Dilly Worms,
Leaf Worms, Red Worms, Giant Red Worms, Waxworms, Spikes, Mousies, Spider Hellgrammites, and Crickets

BULK LIVE BAIT AVAILABLE:

Waxworms - 100 & 250 tub
Spikes - 250 tub
Leeches - 1/2 lb & 1 lb
(Panfish, Regular, Large, Jumbo)
Nightcrawlers - 250 & 500 flat
Giant Red Worms - 250 & 500 flat (min. 72 hours notice)
Fatheads, Rosy Reds, and Golden Shiner Minnows - pound

If we don't have it, we'll order it! Special orders are available. We have access to thousands of items ! From Walleye, Bass, Panfish, Salmon, Rods, Reels, Lures - Stop in and ask to look in our Catalogs ! Bulk Line Spooling - Trilene XL, XT - TrikFish - Stren - Trilene Big Game - Pline FlouroClear - Seaguar Red Label - Fireline - Sufix 832 - Power Pro

Fishing Licenses Available

06/05/2026

This Weekend, June 6th and 7th is FREE Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin ! And the fish are biting !

During Free Fun Weekend on June 6th & 7th, no fishing license is required to fish any waters. This includes inland trout and Great Lakes trout and salmon fishing, which normally would require a trout stamp in addition to a license. Fishing rules such as limits on the size and species of fish that can be kept do apply, however.
Stop by and see us “In The Smiley Barn” !

We are packed with all the Tackle, Rods, Reels, Live Bait & Accessories for your day on the water !

Don’t have a boat ? No worries, there are a lot of shore fishing in our area to fish - https://www.dicksmithslivebait.com/.../where-to-shore-fish/

Hours this weekend:
Friday: 6am - 8pm
Saturday: 5am - 6pm
Sunday: 5am - 5pm
www.dicksmithslivebait.com
Located in “The Smiley Barn” - I-94 & Hwy 83 - Delafield



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Dick Smith's wishes all a Safe and Happy Memorial Day ! We are OPEN today from 6am - 2pmOur Live Bait & Tackle Vending M...
05/25/2026

Dick Smith's wishes all a Safe and Happy Memorial Day ! We are OPEN today from 6am - 2pm
Our Live Bait & Tackle Vending Machine in front of the Store is fully stocked for after hours for your convenience.
Here is a link to our latest newsletter including our local fishing report and SALE items -https://conta.cc/4dq8oV

"In The Smiley Barn" - I-94 & Hwy 83, Delafield

05/22/2026

🎣 THUNDERBUGS ARE IN! 🎣

If you’re chasing BIG Bluegill and SLAB Perch, now’s the time to load up on the bait they can’t resist — ThunderBugs! ⚡🐛

These little bugs are straight-up Bluegill & Perch Candy 🍬🐟

🔥 Panfish are feeding.
🔥 ThunderBugs are producing.

05/21/2026

We have reduced hours this Memorial Weekend due to lack of staffing availability:

Memorial Weekend Hours:

Friday: 7am - 7pm
Saturday: 6am - 4pm
Sunday: 6am - 4pm
Memorial Day: 6am - 2pm

We have a great supply of Leeches just in time for the Holiday Weekend including Panfish, Regular, Large and JUMBO sizes...
05/21/2026

We have a great supply of Leeches just in time for the Holiday Weekend including Panfish, Regular, Large and JUMBO sizes .... oh my, they are so beautiful !!




05/20/2026

Fishing Report from today. Bluegill fishing is on fire and just getting started. Stop in gear up !

Bender Park Boat Launch in Milwaukee is Re-Open Tomorrow !
05/19/2026

Bender Park Boat Launch in Milwaukee is Re-Open Tomorrow !

Outkast Tackle Re-Stock Alert ! 🔥Tournament-proven jigs trusted by serious anglers, Outkast Tackle is built to help you ...
05/13/2026

Outkast Tackle Re-Stock Alert ! 🔥

Tournament-proven jigs trusted by serious anglers, Outkast Tackle is built to help you catch more fish and fish with confidence. Whether you’re chasing bass this weekend or gearing up for your next tournament, we’ve got the jigs you need.

Stop by the shop and check out the new lineup before it’s gone! 👊

Also available online - https://www.dicksmithslivebait.com/product-category/shop-by-brand/outkast-tackle/

Happy Mothers Day !To all the Mom's who fish, and to all the Moms that put up with this addiction we all know as Fishing...
05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day !
To all the Mom's who fish, and to all the Moms that put up with this addiction we all know as Fishing !

We are open today until 5pm ! It's a beautiful day, take Mom fishing !


Address

2420 Milwaukee Street
Delafield, WI
53018

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7pm
Tuesday 6am - 7pm
Wednesday 6am - 7pm
Thursday 6am - 7pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 5am - 6pm
Sunday 5am - 5pm

Telephone

+12626462218

Website

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