Live bait for Ice Fishing?

[gbracer53]

I found out that Martel's is not selling bait any more! Where can I get live bait near Laconia / Gilford Area?

[joey2665]

I found out that Martel's is not selling bait any more! Where can I get live bait near Laconia / Gilford Area?

Best thing would be to head to AJ's in Meredith

[Top-Water]

Try the little market / deli just south of the bridge on Winnisquam. They usually have live bait pretty much all year but as mentioned AJ's in Meredith is probably your best shot.

[dt5150]

winnisquam market by mosquito bridge, aj's in meredith, or the irving station at the alton traffic circle if you're coming from that direction.

i went to martel's during deer season to check in a deer, come to find out they don't do it anymore. they don't check turkeys in either. i hadn't been there in a good while and was pretty saddened by what i saw. the place is no longer a sporting goods/bait shop. it's more like a junk yard, looks like sanford and son over there now. it's a complete mess.. junk outboards and parts all over the place, old displays from inside the store, old snow plows, old boats, you name it. junk.. everywhere. such a shame.. it used to be a great little shop. old man martel must be spinning.

[joey2665]

winnisquam market by mosquito bridge, aj's in meredith, or the irving station at the alton traffic circle if you're coming from that direction.

i went to martel's during deer season to check in a deer, come to find out they don't do it anymore. they don't check turkeys in either. i hadn't been there in a good while and was pretty saddened by what i saw. the place is no longer a sporting goods/bait shop. it's more like a junk yard, looks like sanford and son over there now. it's a complete mess.. junk outboards and parts all over the place, old displays from inside the store, old snow plows, old boats, you name it. junk.. everywhere. such a shame.. it used to be a great little shop. old man martel must be spinning.

That's just terrible. I loved going to Martel's for my live bait and other needs. FYI I have mentioned it before but AJ's is for sale I hope however buys it at least maintains inventory or even expands a little