Live bait, quality tackle, fishing licenses, and the kind of local knowledge you can't find online — all under one roof, right here in Montgomery.
Dicky's Bait Shop isn't a big-box store with a fishing aisle. We're a small, locally owned shop on North River Street, and every day we show up to help neighbors — from first-time anglers to seasoned veterans — get exactly what they need for the day ahead.
We carry live bait that's fresh and hard to find elsewhere, a curated selection of rods, reels, and terminal tackle, and fishing licenses for Illinois and beyond. More than that, we carry the kind of advice that comes from years on the water: what's hatching, where the fish are holding, and what setup will actually work today.
— Dicky's Bait Shop, Montgomery
Minnows, worms, crickets, and more — stocked fresh daily from reliable local sources. We keep what works for local waters.
From beginner combos to specialty rigs — rods, reels, lures, line, hooks, weights, and terminal tackle for every style of fishing.
Illinois fishing licenses, trout stamps, and additive permits — available at the counter so you can get back to the water faster.
Coolers, buckets, netting, pliers, tackle boxes, and the small things that make a day on the water more comfortable.
Hard and soft plastics, spoons, jigs, flies, and spinnerbaits — hand-picked for the species that actually bite in these waters.
Not sure what's biting? Ask us. We track conditions, hatches, and fish activity so you leave with a plan, not a guess.
On North River Street, easy to find and easy to stop by. We're your neighbors, not a warehouse three towns over.
We order smart and turn inventory fast. When you buy live bait from us, you know it's going to work in the water.
Our advice comes from actual time on local waters — not a catalog. We'll tell you what's working this week, not just what's on the shelf.
Licenses, bait, and gear in one stop. No driving between three stores to finish your prep before the sun's up.
We know regulars by name. New to the area? We'll help you find your footing — and your favorite spot on the water.
Our shelves are curated, not cluttered. You'll find what you need without wading through a thousand options that look the same.
479 N River St
Montgomery, IL 60538
Call ahead for current hours:
(630) 675-4371
