Gas stations that sell bait near me

Specifically worms. Google and YP keep sending me to places that only sell inanimate tackle or don't even exist.

Edit: Thanks! I keep underestimating walmart. These are all places I go to at times and super helpful. I just moved here recently and totally appreciate the tips

Editagain: I've actually never fished and still don't. These are for a science experiment I do with elementary school kids in various locations. Thank you for your patience despite my cluelessness :)

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Before you buy, know your fish’s favorite foods

The best bait or lure depends on what kind of fish you want to catch and where. Read our Rigging your Pole page to research the kinds of fish you’re after and the bait and lures they are attracted to.

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Registered bait dealers help protect Missouri's fishing waters

Browse live-bait dealers who sell only approved species that help Missouri anglers avoid spreading harmful aquatics, such as rusty crayfish and invasive carp minnows. See Don’t Spread Crayfish and Invasive Carp Control to learn more about how these invasive species hurt your fishing prospects.

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Collecting your own bait?

Review the Live Bait Regulations, and always collect bait in the area where you are fishing. When you’re ready to go home, be sure to throw unused live bait in the trash so your favorite fishing waters stay healthy and productive.

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Live crayfish regulations

  • Only northern crayfish (Orconectes virilis), also known as “virile” crayfish, from in-state sources may be sold for live bait.
  • Other species of crayfish may be imported into the state, sold and purchased only for human consumption, scientific research, or as food for confined animals kept by approved entities, such as research institutions, agencies or publicly owned zoos. All other uses, such as pond stocking or as pets or pet food are not allowed.

Live Bait Dealers

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224 Bait Shop

8493 W Highway 224
Lexington, MO 64067

County: Lafayette

24 HR Bait Shop

318 Historic 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583

County: Pulaski

54 Shooters Supply

20230 E 54 HWY
Nevada, MO 64772

County: Vernon

7th Heaven Discount Store

300 N Macon Street
Bevier, MO 63532

County: Macon

A-1 Gunrunners, inc.

20722 State Route K Highway
Saint Joseph, MO 64505

County: Buchanan

Ace Hardware And More

401 N State Street
Knob Noster, MO 65336

County: Johnson

All In 94 Bait & Tackle

6301 Weldon Spring Rd
St Charles, MO 63304

County: Saint Charles

All In Worms Bait & Tackle Shop

2360 HWY D
St. Charles, MO 63304

County: Saint Charles

3007 E 10th Street
Trenton, MO 64683

County: Grundy

Area 351

255 County Highway 351
Charleston, MO 63834

County: Scott

3147 State Highway YY
Shell Knob, MO 65747

County: Stone

5439 MO-165
Branson, MO 65616

County: Taney

100 Outlet Dr #28
Sikeston, MO 63801

County: Scott

3437 William St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

County: Cape Girardeau

Arthur Sawyer

5125 Pidgeon Hill Rd SE
Agency, MO 64401

County: Buchanan

Bailey, Glover

856 NE Highway J
Calhoun, MO 65323

County: Henry

Bait Shop

19016 N Highway 169
St. Joseph, MO 64505

County: Andrew

Ballentine 5-81 One Stop, LLC

5681 Old Route 5
Camdenton, MO 65020

County: Camden

BAPS West End LLC

1400 West 5th Street
Washington, MO 63090

County: Franklin

Barnes Mart

PO Box 2
Perryville, MO 63775

County: Perry

5555 St Louis Mills Blvd
Hazlewood, MO 63042

County: Jasper

3101 Bass Pro Drive
Columbia, MO 65202

County: Boone

612 Devils Pool Rd
Ridgedale, MO 65739

County: Taney

Bertrand Outdoors

100 East Cedar St
Bertrand, MO 63823

County: Mississippi

Big Muddy Bait & Tackle

206 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233

County: Cooper

505 E Broadway
Ashland, MO 65010

County: Boone

22226 Hwy J
Perry, MO 63462

County: Ralls

Blue Springs Lake Marina

1700 NE Bowlin RD
Lees Summit, MO 64064

County: Jackson

1570 LYLE CURTIS CIR
Waynesville, MO 65583

County: Pulaski

Bob's Bait

5407 Sawyer Street
St. Joseph, MO 64504

County: Buchanan

What household items can you use as bait?

Try using these various baits and pairing with a small sinker and a small bobber!.
Corn. ... .
Bread and cheese balls. ... .
Hot dogs. ... .
Shrimp. ... .
Worms. ... .
Bologna. ... .
Cat or dog food. ... .
Soap (I KNOW RIGHT?!).

Can you use grapes as bait?

White grapes seem to work especially well, as do golden raisins made from white grapes. You can try them on rod-and-reel rigs, but they're even better when used with set hooks or any method that allows the bait to be in the water for an extended period of time.

What is the best fish bait?

Some of the best freshwater fishing bait include worms, leeches, minnows, crayfish, crickets and grasshoppers. Select good saltwater baits including sea worms, eels, crabs, shrimp, strips of squid, and cut-up pieces of fish.

Can you use sausage as bait?

You can simply slice hot dog sausages into chunks for larger fish, a useful tactic if you are freelining for river chub. Most of the time, though, it's a 6mm or 8mm punched bait that does the business. Use a fine baiting needle to carefully hair-rig these soft baits. They are also ideal for side-hooking on the float.