Fishing · Ontario
SIMCOE ANGLER BAIT SHOP INC.
A bait and tackle shop right off Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte, ON, known for lively, generously scooped minnows, Lake Simcoe lures, early hours and a friendly, helpful owner.
What visitors say
Simcoe Angler Bait Shop sits on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte, between Barrie and Orillia, and many anglers treat it as their regular stop on the way to Lake Simcoe or the cottage. Nearly all of its reviews are five stars.
Live bait is the main draw. Reviewers praise healthy, lively minnows in small and large sizes, generous scoops and fair prices, and some mention worms too. The shop also carries plenty of tackle, including lures suited to Lake Simcoe and a good range of ice fishing gear. Customers call the store clean and well organised, and staff can often order in items that aren't on the shelf.
The owner and staff get repeated praise for being friendly, patient and full of advice. Newcomers and visitors from out of town describe being shown what baits to use, how to use them and where to fish. One reviewer appreciated being reminded to keep the bait receipt to stay legal. Early opening hours suit dawn starts, and one angler even picked up minnows on Christmas morning.
There's only one specific complaint: a customer said an ice hut he had agreed to buy was sold to someone else later that day. For anything beyond bait and tackle, get the arrangement confirmed in writing.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 123 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with SIMCOE ANGLER BAIT SHOP INC. directly.