Bait Shops in Longville, MN

1 licensed bait & tackle shop (1 with live bait) — and what to buy for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass this month.

📍 Bemidji, Leech Lake & Park RapidsCass County🪱 August: Leeches · Nightcrawlers · Sucker minnows

A Longville bait run usually ends on Birch, Little Thunder or Leech Lake, with Birch being the nearest ramp at around 16.3 miles. The DNR surveys for these lakes turn up walleye, northern pike and largemouth bass year after year, and walleye is the fish most trips are planned around. During summer look for leeches and nightcrawlers in the tanks; if a shop is out, the next one down the road usually is not. This is Cass County water, where the bait shops double as the local fishing report. There is one shop listed for Longville (it carries live bait), and each entry links out to the lakes and public accesses nearby. Check the Bemidji, Leech Lake & Park Rapids region page for more towns and lakes nearby.

Lakes near Longville and what's biting

Main targets: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Crappie

This month at Longville-area lakes: bait by species

August in Minnesota. Seasons and bag limits change — the regulations page has the current rules.

SpeciesLive bait to buy in AugustWhere to buy it
WalleyeLeeches, Nightcrawlers, Redtail chubsCrawler harnesses and leeches on deep structure; big chubs for trophy fish.
Northern PikeSucker minnows, Large shinersSummer pike hit spoons and spinnerbaits, but a live sucker still wins on slow days.
CrappieCrappie minnows, WaxwormsSuspend a minnow over deep weed edges; waxies for finicky fish.
Largemouth BassNightcrawlers, Leeches, ShinersWacky-rigged crawlers and leeches under a bobber on weed edges; soft plastics do the rest.

Bait & tackle shops in Longville

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Gear to grab before you go

Based on what's biting around Longville — grab it on the way so you're not improvising at the landing:

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Public landings near Longville

DNR public water access sites closest to the shops above.

  • Girl Lake Public Water Access Site — Girl
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    ~0.4 mi from the nearest listed shop · Trailer Launch · Concrete Slab · 1 dock · 9 trailer spaces

  • Woman Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site — Woman (main lake)
    Directions ↗

    ~3.4 mi from the nearest listed shop · Trailer Launch · Natural · 1 trailer spaces

Longville bait shop FAQ

Where can I buy live bait in Longville?

Longville has one bait and tackle stop in our directory — Full Stringer Bait and Tackle. It carries live bait (minnows, leeches, nightcrawlers) in season. Hours shift early and late in the season, so a quick call before a dawn launch is worth it.

What bait works for walleye near Longville right now?

For walleye on the lakes around Longville, local shops usually recommend a jig tipped with a fathead or shiner minnow in spring, leeches and nightcrawlers on a live-bait rig through summer, and bigger redtail or sucker minnows once the water cools in fall. Ask at the counter what the fish have been taking that week — the answer changes with water temperature.

Do Longville bait shops sell fishing licenses?

Yes. Full Stringer Bait and Tackle is a Minnesota DNR electronic license agent, so you can buy a fishing license at the counter. You can also buy online from the DNR before you leave home.

Which lakes are closest to Longville?

The closest lakes on our site are Birch (16.3 mi), Little Thunder (16.3 mi) and Leech Lake (17 mi). Each has its own page with depth, species surveys and public access details, and every shop below lists the two nearest DNR public accesses.

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