The Bait Board
Live bait moves fast on a good weekend. Call ahead if you're after a big order and we'll set it aside.
Chicken Liver
Customer favoriteThe catfish bait people drive over for. Regulars say it's the best around the lake.
Minnows
Live wellFor crappie and saugeye. Hook one under a bobber off the docks or tip a jig with it.
Nightcrawlers
By the dozenThe all-rounder. Bluegill, bass, catfish and whatever else is hungry.
Red Worms & Waxworms
PanfishSmall baits for bluegill and perch. A good pick when you've got kids along.
Tackle & supplies
Forgot something at home? Bait, beer and a lot more. We stock the things that end up missing from a tackle box on the way to the water.
Terminal tackle
Bobbers, split shot, hooks and line sized for panfish on up to catfish.
Jigs & lures
Crappie jigs, soft plastics, spinners and crankbaits for bass and saugeye.
Everyday gear
Stringers, pliers and the small stuff that makes a day of fishing easier.
Cold beer
Grab bait and a cooler run in one stop. Must be 21 with valid ID.
What's biting on Buckeye Lake
A season-by-season starting point. Stop in and ask what's working this week.
| Species | Spring | Summer | Fall | Try this |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugeye | Jig and minnow near rocky shorelines at dawn and dusk | |||
| Crappie | Minnow under a bobber around docks and brush | |||
| Channel Catfish | Chicken liver on the bottom, evenings and overnight | |||
| White Bass | Small spinners or minnows when they school up | |||
| Largemouth Bass | Soft plastics along weed edges and channels | |||
| Bluegill | Waxworm or piece of crawler on a small hook |
Anglers 16 and older need a valid Ohio fishing license.
Live bait, beer and nicotine products are sold in the shop only. Beer and nicotine require valid ID, 21+.
Caught with our bait
Customers bring back crappie, catfish, white bass and bluegill from the seawalls and docks all over the lake. Show us your catch next time you stop in and we'll put it on the wall.
What folks are saying
"One of the best bait stores I've been in for a while. The little sweet lady inside is just the sweetest thing and very helpful… And the chicken liver here is the best anywhere close."
Russell H., Google review
"New owners, extremely nice people! Please support this! Went on for some fishing supplies, they have lots of good stuff in here."
A. H., Google review
"Great spot to get bait, beer, and a lot more. Love the new owners! My go to spot."
Google review
Good to know
Quick answers to what people ask at the counter.
Do I need a fishing license?
Anyone 16 or older needs a valid Ohio fishing license to fish Buckeye Lake. You can buy one online from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ohio also holds a free fishing weekend every June when no license is needed.
Can you hold bait for me?
Yes. Call (740) 928-4636 with what you need and when you'll be by, and we'll set it aside. It helps most on busy weekends.
Do you sell beer and nicotine?
Yes, in the shop only. They aren't sold online. You must be 21 with a valid ID.
What are your hours?
We open at 6 AM Friday through Sunday and 7 AM Monday through Thursday. We're open until 9 PM Sunday through Wednesday and 10 PM Thursday through Saturday.
Is the shop accessible?
Yes, the shop has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Where can I fish from shore?
Buckeye Lake has seawalls, docks and public shoreline around the lake. Buckeye Lake State Park is a good place to start, and we're happy to point you to a spot when you stop in.
Visit the shop
- Address
- 5187 Walnut Rd
Buckeye Lake, OH 43008 - Phone
- (740) 928-4636
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week
- Plus code
- WGJ9+F4 Buckeye Lake
On Walnut Road along the north side of the lake. Easy stop on the way to the water.
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