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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 for 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.

11/01/2026

This is a great reel.

Happy All Saints Day!  May God Bless each and every one of you.
11/01/2026

Happy All Saints Day! May God Bless each and every one of you.

Good morning from God's Country at Jenk's Bait and Tackle in Hayward, WI!  Happy All Saints Day!  We have a beautiful No...
11/01/2026

Good morning from God's Country at Jenk's Bait and Tackle in Hayward, WI! Happy All Saints Day! We have a beautiful November morning and the weather is great for getting out and enjoying the lake this morning! Stop on in and pick uo some bait and head out on the lake for some late Fall fishing!

Hey guys!  Just a quick heads up.  Starting tomorrow we are winding down the hours for next week.  Our hours starting No...
10/31/2026

Hey guys! Just a quick heads up. Starting tomorrow we are winding down the hours for next week. Our hours starting November 1st will be open every day from 6:00 am until 5:00 pm. We will still be open all next week for all of our die hard Musky, Crappie, and Walleye fishermen!

Its the last weekend in October and we always get the same question...how late will you have suckers?  Well we went out ...
10/30/2026

Its the last weekend in October and we always get the same question...how late will you have suckers? Well we went out trapping at hit the jackpot again! Wild Caught Black Gold Musky bait! This is as good as it gets and we have plenty and will not run out for early November fishing. So stop on in at Jenk's Bait and Tackle...we have the largest, freshest and hardiest bait in the Flowage Area.

Hayward Guide Service member Tom Leahy caught this nice 45 inch Musky on a Bull Dawg.
10/27/2026

Hayward Guide Service member Tom Leahy caught this nice 45 inch Musky on a Bull Dawg.

The Hayward Guide Service crew is showing everyone how its done!  Guide Service member and PMTT Tournament Angler  Rob O...
10/25/2026

The Hayward Guide Service crew is showing everyone how its done! Guide Service member and PMTT Tournament Angler Rob Ornberg put his client Colton on this 42 inch Beast on a Red Ocrober Tube!

Jim Leahy of Hayward Guide Service getting it done putting another satisfied client on his 1st Musky on a wild caught Je...
10/25/2026

Jim Leahy of Hayward Guide Service getting it done putting another satisfied client on his 1st Musky on a wild caught Jenk's Bait and Tackle sucker! 40 inches! Outstanding job!

Mr. Jenks is a fishing bobber.  Spot on here lol
10/24/2026

Mr. Jenks is a fishing bobber. Spot on here lol

Pete Rich of Hayward Guide Service put his clients on a Tank od a Tiger yesterday on a Jenk's Bait and Tackle wild caugh...
10/22/2026

Pete Rich of Hayward Guide Service put his clients on a Tank od a Tiger yesterday on a Jenk's Bait and Tackle wild caught sucker. Bite is starting to heat up folks! Come on up and get so.e late fall fishing in.

Pete has also informed me he is booking trips well into November.

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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