The Minnow Bucket Bait, Tackle and Sweet Shop.

We are one of the few places in Michigan that has a wide selection of Deer bait! That’s right, it's that time of year again! We are here to prepare you for ice fishing as well!

The Minnow Bucket Bait, Tackle, and General Store has been serving Michigan outdoorsmen for over 35 years. At The Minnow Bucket we offer live bait and an assortment of fishing tackle, rods, and reels to get you on the lake to catch the big one, as well as hunting gears and ammo for the seasons. Come visit store founder Terry at the Cronies Corner located just inside the bait shop to catch up on new local gossip or a few old fishing tales. At any given moment of the day, you may find one of the Old Cronies hanging out waiting to tell their tale!

Here at The Minnow Bucket, we are committed to offering our customers the best home-cooked goodness around with family recipes straight from Joan's Kitchen! Stop in and enjoy some hot fried chicken, a classic chicken salad sandwich, or some Pure Michigan hand dipped ice cream from our little counter. We offer an array of beer and wine, and we've also heard of folks who drive for miles for our famous no-bake cookies, so don't forget to pick some up on your way out!

Whether you need some live bait and cold beer for a weekend at the lake or need some good eats on the way back from a big camping trip, we look forward to welcoming you to The Minnow Bucket soon!