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.

The ChatterFlash strikes yet again! Tom Leahy of Hayward Guide Service put Landon on a bunch of Pike using the Jenk's B...
09/07/2026

The ChatterFlash strikes yet again! Tom Leahy of Hayward Guide Service put Landon on a bunch of Pike using the Jenk's Bait and Tackle ChatterFlash! Great Job Landon!

The ChatterFlash strikes again! Max and Samuel Paulson showing the rest of us how it is done! Max caught this gorgeous...
09/06/2026

The ChatterFlash strikes again! Max and Samuel Paulson showing the rest of us how it is done! Max caught this gorgeous 32 inch Pike on a Jenk's Bait and Tackle 715 Chatterflash!

Congratulations guys! Thanks for sharing the memory!

This is why I do what I do. Love getting stuff like this from my customers. It makes my job that much more awesome! J...
09/04/2026

This is why I do what I do. Love getting stuff like this from my customers. It makes my job that much more awesome! Just got this from some of my well known Fall Regulars....The Sucker Release Team! I am told will be out in Full Force this Fall! Can't wait to see ya guys! You make my Fall Season fun!

Good morning from God's Country at Jenk's Bait and Tackle! Labor Day Weekend is finally here. Hope i get to see everyo...
09/04/2026

Good morning from God's Country at Jenk's Bait and Tackle! Labor Day Weekend is finally here. Hope i get to see everyone here for the Kick Off of the 2026 Fall Fishing Season!

Musky Sucker season is upon us! Water temps are not perfect but guys have been out using suckers the last few days with...
09/03/2026

Musky Sucker season is upon us! Water temps are not perfect but guys have been out using suckers the last few days with some success! Stop in at Jenk's Bait and Tackle, your Chippewa Flowage Fishing Headquarters, and start gearing and stocking up for Sucker Season!

My my my! What do we have here?!?!?!? Custom Jenk's Bait and Tackle custom Muskie Bumper Bump Boards are back in stock...
09/02/2026

My my my! What do we have here?!?!?!? Custom Jenk's Bait and Tackle custom Muskie Bumper Bump Boards are back in stock just in time for the Lake Chippewa Flowage Resort Association Musky Hunt! Stop on in and grab yourself the best bump boards in the industry!

Beginning of September can only mean 1 thing! Musky Sucker season is on its way! We got a handful in at Jenk's Bait an...
09/01/2026

Beginning of September can only mean 1 thing! Musky Sucker season is on its way! We got a handful in at Jenk's Bait and Tackle for the week and will be getting more for this weekend! Remember to give us a call and get your pre-orders for Musky Suckers in early so we can get you on the board! The list is starting to really fill up! See you all for the holiday and tight lines everyone! God Bless!

Good mornring and Happy September from God's Country at Jenk's Bait and Tackle! It sure is a foggy one this morning! S...
09/01/2026

Good mornring and Happy September from God's Country at Jenk's Bait and Tackle! It sure is a foggy one this morning! Stay tuned for some announcments in the coming days and weeks! Its Seotember so that can only mean one thing....Fall Fishing is on the way!!!

🪙 🛢 Black Gold 🛢 🪙 We struck Black Gold at Jenk's Bait and Tackle yet again! We got enough Leeches to last us most like...
08/29/2026

🪙 🛢 Black Gold 🛢 🪙

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!

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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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