Crazy Minnow Co

4.6 (81)

1124 S 8th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2248

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Fishing store
Bait shop

Service options

  • In-store pickup

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Joseph Thuney

2024-04

Here is what the owner does on social media. Makes fun of people for accidentally misspelling a word. Very unimpressed

Jason Rewerts

2023-06

Went there this afternoon for minnows and worms for a weekend fishing trip. The owner was very helpful and polite and I'm always happy when I stop by for fishing gear. They're much better and much cheaper than Clear Lake Bait and Tackle that are expensive for the same fishing gear. I highly recommend Crazy Minnow for all your fishing gear

R G

2023-09

Good selection, fair prices, and friendly dog. 5 stars if the man running the place had the same people skills his dog has.

cameron burtness

2023-05

Dan extremely friendly and very knowledgeable of the lake and surrounding waters. Communicating with local guides on a daily basis for up to date fishing spots. Provides the best bait and has a large selection of tackle current with the season of fishing.

Mr. Perch

2018-05

An old time bait shop. I like the place and get my minnows there. Moved to Iowa from MN lake country and was so happy to find a place that reminded me of home. I am a diehard fishermen according to my friends and have made crazy minnow my bait shop of choice.

Dennis Buckendahl

2019-05

For a bait shop, their top notch have everything you for every type of fishing. Seasonal equipment on hand and reasonably priced. Give good advice on prime hotspots daily.

brad watts

2021-05

Each and every time I walk into The Crazy Minnow, I'm greeted with a hardy "Hello" and "how ya doing". ...and you can tell Dan means it. Very pleasant and awesome professionalism.

stretch Thetek

2019-05

Crazy Minnow is a great old time up north bait shop. Reminds me of the places in northern MN from the days of my youth. My bait shop of choice, great folks.

Payton McGrath

2024-05

Very nice and helpful

Bryan Whitney

2022-05

Great place for fresh bait, tackle and snacks. Close to the Lake. Good prices. Friendly staff.

Laura Schaul

2020-05

They were great. They fixed the broken tip on my pole. Very helpful and should have everything you need.

taylor crisman

2019-05

Best bait shop in clear lake knowledgeable about the lake and fishing at the time u stop best minnows and the cutest dog stop in and see then u wont leave disappointed only bait shop I will use

Alex DeZiel

2019-05

He has the best shop in the whole northwest. I am obsessed with fishing and I have been to a lot of bait shops and this is the best one.

Dawn Robinson

2019-05

The owner was awesome, hooked up my new fishing pool so I was ready to roll.

Ryan Kruger

2018-05

Not a bad place to get bait and prices are decent but the owner is not a very friendly person.

JoEllyn Elrod

2022-05

Has some fishing items. But the saddest thing was the 2 dozen minnows I bought didn't last 2 hrs.

king ofdead

2022-05

Great bait shop. Huge selection of live bait. Reels tackle as well

Jerry Petersen

2021-05

Very knowledgeable on the lake, helped me pick out my spots....

Michael Pettey

2023-05

Great service. The dog is a plus

Jeff Heine

2022-05

Very well stoked. Very knowledgeable on what's biting and where

Peg g

2018-05

Man was nice runningbthe store. We got a Day license to ice fish.

Tyrel Varrelman

2022-05

Great atmosphere excellent service and a friendly doggy

Joe Scholte

2020-05

Great owner who is very helpful on tips and what's biting on what.

Eli Ackles

2017-05

Guys were minimally informed on nearby lakes 1 guy was smoking a cigarette in the shop

Paul Hove

2018-05

They are always very good to tell you where to go and what to use.

Stephanie Smith

2018-05

First time I had ever been there and will not go back. Very rude and unprofessional.

Jan Buchanan

2018-05

Best minnow shop in Clea Lake ..huge selection

Sonia C

2020-05

Small shop, all the regular necessities. Guys a bit on the crabby side.

Mary DeZiel

2020-05

“Can’t wait to get my bait from Dan!”

Richard Van Slyke

2020-05

The guys at The Crazy Minnow know where on the lake to go, and when to go there, to catch fish!

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-7 PM
Thursday 7 AM-7 PM
Friday 7 AM-7 PM
Saturday 7 AM-6 PM
Sunday 7 AM-6 PM

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