Little River Bait Shop & General Store

Little River Recreation Area | Decatur County, IA

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The Little River Bait Shop & General Store is owned and operated by the Decatur County Conservation Board. It offers live bait including worms, leeches, and minnows, as well as tackle, snacks, drinks, and other general merchandise including toiletries and camping supplies. For more information on merchandise or fishing reports, please call the bait shop at (641) 446-8909.

Check-In / Out Availability Check-in is after N/A and check-out is before N/A.

Location The Little River Bait Shop & General Store is located on the east side of the lake, near the beach and campground.

Hours of Operation & Seasons

The Little River Bait Shop & General Store will open for the season on THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD with the following hours:

Sunday 8:00-12:00

Monday, Thursday 3:30-5:30

Friday, Saturday 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:30

CLOSED on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Any closures are posted on the Decatur County Conservation Board and Little River Recreation Area Facebook pages. Questions? Call the bait shop at (641) 446-8909.

Call for Availability

641-446-8909

Address

20401 NW Little River Lake Rd

LEON, IA, IA 50144

Closures

The Bait Shop is opening for the season on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.

The Little River Bait Shop is closed for the winter months (usually October-April).


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Where You'll Be

Decatur County

The Decatur County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa along the Missouri border and is home to the Little River Recreation Area - jointly managed by the Decatur County Conservation Board and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The 2,200 acre Little River Recreation Area offers something for everyone. Little River Lake (787 acres) provides excellent fishing and pleasure boating, while the surrounding area provides some hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and pheasants, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Other activities include camping, picnicking, archery, boating, and swimming. Whatever you enjoy, the choice is yours at the Little River Recreation Area! For a detailed map of all our county areas, Click Here!