Waconia Marine — Bait & Tackle in Waconia, MN

Contact & hours

🚤Nearest public landings

DNR public water access sites closest to Waconia Marine — buy bait here, launch there.

• Lake Waconia, Lakeview Terrace Public Water Access Site on Waconia

  ~1.2 mi

  Trailer Launch · Concrete Slab · 8 trailer spaces · Directions ↗

  In the City of Waconia near 335 Lakeview Terrace Blvd

• Lake Waconia - South, Public Water Access Site on Waconia

  ~1.3 mi

  Trailer Launch · Concrete Slab · 2 docks · 34 trailer spaces · Directions ↗

  From Hwy 5 in Waconia, head east. Turn north on Paradise Lane. PWA is straight ahead. From Hwy 5 in Waconia, head east. Turn north on Paradise Lane. PWA is straight ahead.

What they carry

• Live bait

Found through a Google business listing for bait and tackle in this area. Inventory flags are based on the business type and name; for specific minnows or leech sizes, call first.

🐟Fish near here

• Lake Waconia~1 mi
• Lake Minnetonka~9 mi
• Riley~13 mi

Species in these waters: Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Crappie

🎣Gear to grab before you go

Things worth tossing in the cart while you're picking up bait here:

• Jig heads, 1/8–3/8 ozThe Minnesota walleye staple — tip with a minnow or leech.Shop at Amazon →
• Slip bobber kitLeech under a slip float on a reef — summer walleye 101.Shop at Amazon →
• Crawler harnesses / spinner rigsTroll a nightcrawler on deep structure in July and August.Shop at Amazon →
• 8 lb monofilament lineFresh line before the season — old mono loses jig-bite fish.Shop at Amazon →
• Wire or fluorocarbon leadersPike bite through mono. Every rig needs a leader.Shop at Amazon →
• Casting spoons (red/white, five of diamonds)Classic Minnesota pike hardware for weedlines.Shop at Amazon →