Can anyone tell me where I can buy some live minnows near Shenango and what time they open? Thanks.

Bill's Field and Stream, 724-962-2950

Thanks. I gave them a call and they don't open until 10am. I was hoping to get on the water around daybreak and am looking for something that opens earlier. I found a bp station that sells minnows and they open at 5:30, but they are a little ways from the lake. I was hoping there might be something closer to rt 18.

5 points gas station in ohio. off tamarack

Slabseeker, I think the baitshop just outside of Clark (I think rte 258 maybe a mile away from the Rte 18 intersection toward Mercer) may be open yet. Possibly someone local may be able to fill you in with additional information phone number,etc. I know he carries minnows, grubs, crawlers and fishing supplies. He gives a good count and is reasonable. Lou

Here's another place you could try:

R & L Bait and Tackle
70 District Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724)475-3964

The R&L shop is a nice little store. Has alot to choose from. Depending on where you are coming from it might be a little out of the way. The shop on rt. 258 I am 95 percent sure he is closed til spring. Nothing wrong with bills field and stream sometimes they arent open til 10 or so. 5 points in orangeville opens the earliest at 6am.

The most reliable shop, at this time of year, is the one at 5 points. A little out of the way but a lot of shortcuts to get back to Mahaney or campground launch. Go early. They'll be open when you get there. Great minnow count and all the latest jigs, spoons, and cranks that are working right now. Also the coffee and samiches are top notch too. They've been my baitshop for at least 15 years. Always some really nice women working there too.

Although its prob a little farther then the others, another thumbs up for R and L Bait and Tackle. More Musky lures there than any place around, plus bigger minnows. 

Thanks for all the info. I ended up going to 5 points since it was the only one open early.