Mak's Bait Shack

Mak's Bait Shack Mak’s Bait Shack is located in beautiful Dubuque, Iowa along the mighty Mississippi river speciali We're a one stop shop for all your fishing needs.

Mak’s Bait Shack specializes in fishing bait, tackle and supplies along with a complete line of archery equipment including Bear and Elite Bows and a number of different accessories. Bow tune ups and set-ups are all done professionally by our in house master bow technician Matt. He has 22 years of experience and is one of the best in the Tri-state area. We offer all the bait and tackle you can car

ry on your boat, ranging from Night crawlers to wax worms, to top water baits and simple hooks. Oh, and don't forget your licenses! See ya out there! Good luck and Good fishing!.... and Hunting too!

05/07/2026

If an outing with me is something you've been thinking about, here are a couple things to consider. Weekdays are better because boat traffic and weekend anglers pressure is way less. If a weekend is all you can do I like to start early 5:30-6:00 by noon the marina pleasure crafts start moving and she gets rough riding and we'd be in by then. June is booking well with 7 weekdays left. We catch fish all summer but it gets a little tougher as water warms into August, the dog days of summer. The river is settling down and fish are biting now with some nice fish being caught. Call 563 542 3387 with questions, until then thanks , Capt. Sam

05/06/2026
Hawthorne St.  ramp and channel is wide open.
02/19/2026

Hawthorne St. ramp and channel is wide open.

Customer never came and picked it up so it's back on the chopping block!   Eskimo Outbreak 350XD for only $275.00.   Fir...
02/17/2026

Customer never came and picked it up so it's back on the chopping block! Eskimo Outbreak 350XD for only $275.00. First one who comes in gets it, no holds.

02/04/2026

ATTENTION FISHERMEN/WOMEN. We are getting extremely low on to***co cans. Please save and return your cans and/or tell anyone else you know that may use to save their cans. If we don't get cans in we have to resort to small flimsy containers for waxies and spikes. No one likes them and it'll will raise the price as well. Please share this so the word will spread! Thank you!!!

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Only two left!!   Eskimo 350XD for only $275.00 and Shappell Widehouse 6500 for only $200.00.   Don't be stuck in the ne...
01/21/2026

Only two left!! Eskimo 350XD for only $275.00 and Shappell Widehouse 6500 for only $200.00. Don't be stuck in the next Polar Vortex freezing cold when you can be warm for a crazy low price!

Hawthorne ramp is wide open!   Mags/XL in stock
01/09/2026

Hawthorne ramp is wide open! Mags/XL in stock

Holiday Hours  Christmas Eve: 6am-11am  Christmas Day:  Closed  New Years Eve:  6am-11am  New Years Day: Closed
12/21/2025

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve: 6am-11am
Christmas Day: Closed
New Years Eve: 6am-11am
New Years Day: Closed

Reminder that we will be closed Thanksgiving day to spend the holiday with our families.  Have a happy and safe Thanksgi...
11/26/2025

Reminder that we will be closed Thanksgiving day to spend the holiday with our families. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving everyone!

Address

2095 Kerper Boulevard
Dubuque, IA
52001

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 6am - 6pm
Sunday 6am - 5pm

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