Bait Shoppe

06/17/2026

We will be closed today

06/11/2026

We will be closed today due to weather

06/05/2026

We will open at noon today. Friday June 5th.

06/05/2026

We will be opening later due to weather.

06/03/2026

🎣 FREE FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND IS HERE! 🎣
This weekend’s fishing license costs less than your last gas station hot dog 🌭

Grab the kids, grandkids, neighbors, and fishing buddies because Iowa's Free Fishing Weekend is June 5th, 6th & 7th!

✅ Iowa residents can fish WITHOUT a fishing license ✅ No trout fee required ✅ All other fishing regulations still apply
It's the perfect opportunity to introduce someone new to fishing and make some memories on the water!

🌤️ WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK 🌤️
🎣 Friday: High around 83-85° with a slight chance of afternoon showers. 🎣 Saturday: High around 78-80° with a chance of thunderstorms later in the day. 🎣 Sunday: High around 78-83° with scattered shower and thunderstorm chances.

Before you hit the water, stop by The Bait Shoppe!
🐛 Nightcrawlers 🪱 Leeches 🐟 Minnows 🎣 Tackle 🪝 Hooks, sinkers & more
📌 801 3rd st se Independence Ia 📌

Even though your fishing license is free this weekend, the fish still expect quality bait! 😁
Support your local bait shop and get geared up before heading to your favorite fishing hole.
Good luck, be safe, and don't forget to send us pictures of your catches!


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06/03/2026

Closed.

We will be closed today.

05/27/2026

NEXT WEEKEND June 5 – June 7, 2026

🎣🚨IOWA FREE FISHING WEEKEND ALERT🚨🎣
No license? No problem!
Grab the kids, your buddies, or that dusty fishing pole in the garage and hit the water! 🌞🐟

📅 Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2026

✅ Iowa Residents Only
✅ Standard Fishing License Fees WAIVED
✅ Trout Stamp Fees WAIVED
That means more money for bait, snacks, and “just one more cast.” 😎
Stop in at The Bait Shoppe before you head out — we’ll have the bait stocked and ready to go!
🪱 Minnows
🪱 Night Crawlers
🪱 Leeches
🪱 Chubs
🎣 Tackle & more
This is the perfect weekend to introduce someone new to fishing… or pretend you’re “teaching the kids” while you fish all day yourself. 😂

05/24/2026

☀️🎣 GOOD MORNING FROM THE BAIT SHOPPE! 🎣☀️
It’s shaping up to be an absolutely BEAUTIFUL weekend to wet a line, tell a few lies, and “accidentally” avoid yard work. 😎🌤️
🌞 Weather Report Today: Sunny skies, light breeze, and perfect fishin’ weather!
Tomorrow (Memorial Day): Warm temps, sunshine, and another great day to hit the river or lake before firing up the grill! 🇺🇸🔥
🕗 Hours Today: 8AM – 4PM
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Monday: 9AM – 4PM
🪱 We are FULLY STOCKED on live bait!

We are still running a deal: $10=1scoop minnows and 1 dozen night crawlers

✔️ Minnows
✔️ Crawlers
✔️ Leeches
✔️ Chubs
✔️ Everything the fish have been gossiping about all week 😆
Stop in, grab your bait, and get out there before the fish realize it’s a holiday too! 🎣

05/22/2026

🎣🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL 🇺🇸🎣
The fish are hungry… and so are the wallets after buying gas for the boat. 😅
So we’re helping you out this weekend at The Bait Shoppe!
🔥 Friday May 22 – Monday May 25 🔥
Buy 1 FULL scoop of minnows
AND get a dozen night crawlers for ONLY $10!
Whether you’re chasing crappies, bass, walleyes, or just trying to avoid mowing the lawn, we’ve got the bait to get you on the water. 🐟
📅 Friday 9am-6pm
📅 Saturday 6am-6pm
📅 Sunday 8am-4pm
⏰ Memorial Day Hours:
Monday Open 9am-4pm

📌 801 3rd St SE Independence ia 📌
Stop in, stock up, and tell the fish we said supper’s ready.

05/10/2026