For Tim Sonenstahl, co-owner of Wayzata Bait and Tackle, minnows are usually where the money is. Up to 75% of his income is from live bait. “It’s like a gas station being out of gas,” he said.

The big question in the bait shops across northeastern Illinois is: When are the kings going to be catchable from shore? A few salmon anglers have found fish moving closer to shore at night and ...

Bait Shops Worried About A Repeat Of Last Spring April 15, 2014 / 10:37 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Another winter storm would be the last thing the state's fishing industry needs.

Unfortunately, some bait shops are struggling to keep up with the demand. The coronavirus pandemic has caused multiple, temporary shortages for various items.

Anglers can go online, but many stores that sell fishing supplies will close their doors (if they haven't already) by 8 p.m. tonight.