Jenk's Bait and Tackle

Jenk's Bait and Tackle Your one stop shop for all your bait and tackle needs in Hayward, Wisconsin!!! Jenk's Bait & Tackle has been in business for 75 years! We are your St.

Croix Rod Headquarters! We have a complete line of fishing tackle and live bait (including indigenous wild caught minnows, suckers, and chubs) and are located just 13 miles East of Hayward, Wisconsin. Our rod and reel prices are competitive with, and often priced lower than the discounters and catalogs. Also, as of October of 2014, we are also offering basic gun repair and special order firearms f

or all of your firearms needs whether it be hunting, home and self-defense, or sport shooting. Whether you seek hunting and fishing information, want to hire a guide to fish the Chippewa Flowage or surrounding Hayward Lakes, or if you simply want to chat about the Hayward area, we're here 7 days a week to help make your stay a pleasant one. Give us a call at (715)-462-3055 for more information, or stop by and see for yourself. Whether you are a newer to the area, or you are one of our most nostalgic visitors, we would love to have you here to outfit you and your family for a great northwoods adventure.

πŸͺ™ πŸ›’ Black Gold πŸ›’ πŸͺ™ We struck Black Gold at Jenk's Bait and Tackle yet again!  We got enough Leeches to last us most like...
08/29/2026

πŸͺ™ πŸ›’ Black Gold πŸ›’ πŸͺ™

We struck Black Gold at Jenk's Bait and Tackle yet again! We got enough Leeches to last us most likely through Labor Day! This is only the 2nd time this has happened in about 13 seasons so this is a real treat! Stop by Jenks Bait to get some while supplies last!

🚨 Breaking News 🚨 Gooch's Tallywhackers are back on the market!  After Randy had passed Gooch's Tackle had gone quiet fo...
08/29/2026

🚨 Breaking News 🚨

Gooch's Tallywhackers are back on the market! After Randy had passed Gooch's Tackle had gone quiet for awhile, but we are blessed that Randys Nephew Brian is making the again and they are once again blessing the shelves of Jenk's Bait and Tackle!

Stop on in and pick some up just in time for September Topwater Fishing!

Good morning from God's Country at Jenk's Bait and Tackle!  A bit of an overcast morning today.  Hopefully that brings w...
08/29/2026

Good morning from God's Country at Jenk's Bait and Tackle! A bit of an overcast morning today. Hopefully that brings with it some much needed rain. Hope i see you all this weekend!

Good night from Jenk's Bait and Tackle in God's Country!  See you all tomorrow!
08/24/2026

Good night from Jenk's Bait and Tackle in God's Country! See you all tomorrow!

08/21/2026

Great news everyone! The Hay Creek Boat Launch has been reopened two weeks ahead of schedule! So for those that fish the Hay Lake area of the The Chippewa Flowage...you can start using the Hay Creek Boat Launch again!

Jon Tubman with a nice 32.5 inch Musky caught on a Jenk's Bait and Tackle Tinseltail Spinnerbait on Lost Land Lake!  Out...
08/20/2026

Jon Tubman with a nice 32.5 inch Musky caught on a Jenk's Bait and Tackle Tinseltail Spinnerbait on Lost Land Lake! Outstanding job! Thank you for sharing the picture with us!

Well after a few hick ups in manufacturing the Jenk's Bait and Tackle tackle lines are starting to get back on track.  W...
08/18/2026

Well after a few hick ups in manufacturing the Jenk's Bait and Tackle tackle lines are starting to get back on track. We just got 7 colors in stock in the high demand chatterflash! Stop on in and get one of the hottest new baits on the market!

As always it's great to have our annual Breakfast Club here at Jenk's Bait and Tackle!  Everyone got their Doe Tags toda...
08/17/2026

As always it's great to have our annual Breakfast Club here at Jenk's Bait and Tackle! Everyone got their Doe Tags today and it's always great to have folks in telling stories and jokes. Its what makes this job worth doing! Remember Doe Tags are on sale for the rest of today and then do not go back on sale until Thursday at 10 am!

Congratulations to Jackson Metz of Forest Lake, MN on an impressive 45 inch Musky caught on the Chippewa Flowage.  He wa...
08/16/2026

Congratulations to Jackson Metz of Forest Lake, MN on an impressive 45 inch Musky caught on the Chippewa Flowage. He was guided by Hayward Guide Service member Rob Ornberg. Outstanding job!

If you would like to book a day with a guide....give us a call. Hayward Guide Service has some of the best guides in the industry.

Well well well...what in the world has arrived at Jenk's Bait and Tackle?!?!?!?We are now happy to announce we are the n...
08/15/2026

Well well well...what in the world has arrived at Jenk's Bait and Tackle?!?!?!?

We are now happy to announce we are the newest dealer of Tom's Custom Musky Baits!!! We currently just got in atock 4 colors of the 7 inch and 5.5 inch Glide Baits! We have been getting calls for these for the past few years and we now finally have them just in time for Fall Musky Fishing Season! Stop in and get them exclusively at Jenk's Bait and Tackle!

Address

11050 W County Road B
Hayward, WI
54843

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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