At Five Corners, we recognize our importance not only to the local fishing community, but also to summer residents and vacationers, and we pride ourselves on friendly and knowledgable service.

As Crystal Lake's only Bait & Tackle Shop, we're just around the corner from the public boat launch. We offer an assortment of equipment to meet your fishing needs—whether you're hitting the lake or wading one of the area's many streams and rivers.

We're a licensed minnow dealer and always keep fresh supplies of seasonal bait on hand, and we'll share any information we have about the current "hot spots," as well as what's working and what's just being dragged through the water. If something goes wrong with your favorite fishing rod or reel, we can provide repair services. We're also a DNR retail license agent.

Stop in, have a cup of coffee, and tell us what you need. If we don't have it, we'll do our best to get it for you.

Winter means great ice fishing! Casey Ritchie and his son, Shane, show off their prizewinning fish from the recent GTASFA Frozen Shoot-Out on Crystal Lake. The fish weighed 14 lbs. and 9.25 lbs. Both took first place in their division (adult and youth). Remember, we are the only Bait and Tackle shop on Crystal Lake, we make your search for bait as convenient as possible. When you have to run back to shore for minnows or wigglers, you can walk instead of drive to our door. We keep our new "baitquarium" stocked with the best minnows available. Our winter hours are currently 8:00 to 5:30 Mon-Sat, 8:00 to 3:00 Sun. We may change our opening time to 7:30 am based on customer demand.

February 20 - Here is the latest news we've gathered from our customers, the DNR, and various other sources: Crystal Lake Good fishing for perch, west of Herdman's Bay and in front of the Marina and from there down to Nichols Road, at 35-45 feet. Minnows, wigglers and waxworms seem to be working best. Also, on the south shore by Railroad Point, at 45 feet, wigglers and waxworms are working. Moderate activity between RailRoad point and the condos. Smelt action has been reported off Lobb Road and Herdman's Bay. Lake trout fishing is good using smelt and grays, and whitefish are being caught in respectable numbers. 4-8 lb. burbot are also being caught using dead smelt. Green Lake Still good for smelt. Betsie River Steelhead are being caught using a jig and a waxworm under a bobber. DNR Fishing Report Coastwatch

Welcome to the Marketplace, where you can buy or sell miscellaneous new or used fishing equipment. Maybe it's an old rod, or a downrigger mount, or something else that's just taking up space in your garage, attic, or basement. Or, maybe you're looking for a part for that special reel, or you need a particular wading shoe and you don't want to spring for the full-price version.

In some cases, these items are available at our store; other items are offered or sought by by the public.

We encourage you to check out what's available. If you have something to sell, or if you're looking for a particular item, contact us for a free listing! All we need is a description of the item, a price, and some contact information.