When you come to Bangs Lake Bait Co. in Wauconda Illinois you will find a friendly and knowledgeable staff that knows fishing.

We are conveniently located between the two main boat launches on Bangs Lake at Lindy’s Landing and the Wauconda Park District Launch. You can easily pull in, and out of our lot with a trailer, and be at either launch within a minute.

Heading up to the Fox Chain of Lakes, and need bait? Just exit from Route 12 to 176 and we are only a few minutes away. Going fishing somewhere else? We are close to Lake Zurich, Round Lake, Mundelein, Grayslake, Mchenry, Lakemoor, Fox Lake, Vernon Hills, Diamond Lake, Fox River Grove, Cary, Crystal Lake, all Lake County Forest Preserve Lakes, and the newly opened Three Oaks Recreation Area at the old Vulcan quarry.

We offer a wide variety of LIVE BAIT to include Fat Head Minnows, Golden Roach Minnows, Leeches, Night Crawlers, Wax Worms, Leaf Worms, and Red Worms.

When you are going fishing, you can count on us to be OPEN! We are here for you the Fisherman.

Did you bag a Monster Fish? Bring it in! Taxidermy offered by Keith's Custom Taxidermy. We have some beautiful mounts done by Keith on display here at the store.

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