Bait Shops in Remer, MN

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

📍 Bemidji, Leech Lake & Park RapidsCass County🪱 August: Waxworms · Sucker minnows · Crappie minnows

From Remer you can be launching on Little Thunder, Loon or Pokegama Lake before the coffee cools; Little Thunder is the closest at about 6.8 miles. Expect northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie on those lakes, with northern pike the bread-and-butter target for most boats. In summer the shops stock leeches and nightcrawlers first, and it pays to call ahead because the good sizes sell out on busy weekends. Remer is in Cass County, in what we group as the Bemidji, Leech Lake & Park Rapids region of the directory. We list one bait and tackle shop around Remer (it carries live bait), each with hours, phone, and the closest ramps and lakes. Check the Bemidji, Leech Lake & Park Rapids region page for more towns and lakes nearby.

Lakes near Remer and what's biting

Main targets: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill & Sunfish

This month at Remer-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
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.
Bluegill & SunfishAngleworms, Waxworms, Nightcrawler pieces, Small leechesSpawning beds in June; a half a crawler on a small hook is hard to beat.
Largemouth BassNightcrawlers, Leeches, ShinersWacky-rigged crawlers and leeches under a bobber on weed edges; soft plastics do the rest.

Bait & tackle shops in Remer

Just need minnows, leeches or crawlers? Live bait in Remer →

Gear to grab before you go

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

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Public landings near Remer

DNR public water access sites closest to the shops above.

  • Big Sand Lake Public Water Access Site — Big Sand
    Directions ↗

    ~1.8 mi from the nearest listed shop · Trailer Launch · Natural · 10 trailer spaces

  • Little Sand Lake Public Water Access Site — Little Sand
    Directions ↗

    ~3.3 mi from the nearest listed shop · Trailer Launch · Concrete Slab · 1 dock · 5 trailer spaces

Remer bait shop FAQ

Where can I buy live bait in Remer?

Remer has one bait and tackle stop in our directory — Remer Trading Post. 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 northern pike near Remer right now?

For northern pike on the lakes around Remer, local shops usually recommend a large sucker minnow under a bobber or on a quick-strike rig, backed up with spoons and big spinnerbaits along weed edges. Ask at the counter what the fish have been taking that week — the answer changes with water temperature.

Do Remer bait shops sell fishing licenses?

Yes. Remer Trading Post 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 Remer?

The closest lakes on our site are Little Thunder (6.8 mi), Loon (17.9 mi) and Pokegama Lake (19.6 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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