Wild Bills Bait and Tackle

09/01/2026

The Pink Salmon run has just started. Saw a couple humpies yesterday and quite a few more today, wont be long until the run is in full swing. There are so many Atlantics there too its hard to get a good shot of the pinks. Stop by the tackle shop we have everything you need to catch them.

07/20/2026

Happy Tournament Week! 🎣

Ryder is on duty at Wild Bills Bait & Tackle and patiently waiting to welcome all of this week’s fishermen! Stop in for bait, tackle, and any last-minute necessities during the Masters Walleye Circuit and National Team Championship.

Tournament Week Hours:

* Monday–Friday: 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
* Saturday, July 25: 5:00 AM–5:30 PM

Good luck to all the anglers this week, we can’t wait to see everyone! 🐾

07/17/2026

The Masters Walleye Circuit and National Team Championship are almost here, and we will be extending our hours to help get anglers stocked up and ready to hit the water!

Extended Tournament Week Hours:

* Saturday, July 18: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
* Sunday, July 19: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
* Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
* Saturday, July 25: 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Whether you need live bait, tackle or last-minute gear, we’ve got you covered. We look forward to welcoming all of the competitors and visitors to Sault Ste. Marie and wish everyone good luck in the tournament!

07/01/2026

Have been getting asked to stock Nova Tackle and center pin reels and rods for over a year now …..well your wish was granted! We now have a nice stock of both, as well as much of their terminal tackle at prices better than the internet!

06/30/2026

The Atlantic Salmon are behind the power house along with a ton of Whitefish. You can check them out on the LSSU fish cam https://www.lssu.edu/centers/cfre/students/hatchery/cfre-fishcam/

Stop by the tackle shop for wall hooks, rods, reels, flies, bobbers and everything else you need. If you are new to fishing behind the power house we can help get you set up.

06/26/2026

🎣 TODAY ONLY GIVEAWAY! 🎣

Stop by Wild Bill’s Bait & Tackle today to enter for your chance to win a FREE Rod & Reel Combo! 🐟

06/26/2026

We’re set up at Engineers Day until 5 PM today! Stop by our booth in front of City Hall and check out:

👕 Funny fishing T-shirts & hoodies
🧢 Hats
🎣 Lures for only $3
💲 Exclusive Wild Bill’s coupons available this weekend only

🚨PLUS, stop by Wild Bills TODAY ONLY to enter a giveaway of a FREE rod & reel combo!

Come say hi, grab a great deal, and don’t miss your chance to win! 🎣

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

Don’t forget, Father’s Day, this Sunday !!! Still time to pick up a gift certificate for that special father in your life.

06/11/2026

Finally got some leeches in stock. Get them while they last cause. I’m not sure if we’ll get them again! Only available at Wild Bills bait and tackle located inside of the Last Resort on Portage ave.