Our Minnows Swim Better Than Your Buddies!
North Texas' home for fresh live bait, quality tackle, and the proud legacy of LeRoy's Bait & Tackle — rebuilt for Wylie by Josh Taylor.
What We Stand For
The Barn's Values
Community First
We're not just a store — we're a gathering place for the Wylie fishing community. From early morning to close, this is where anglers talk shop, share tips, and get stoked for the next trip.
Family Owned
Josh Taylor built this store with his own hands and his own heart. Every product on our shelves is something he'd use himself. We treat every customer like family.
Local Knowledge
Lake Lavon, Ray Hubbard, Tawakoni — we fish these waters. When you ask what's biting, we'll tell you the truth, not just what sells.
Veterans Welcome
We proudly offer a discount for our veterans. Service to country deserves respect on the water too. Just mention your service when you come in.
Rep the Barn · In-Store Only
Gator's Merch.
Wear It Proud.
Tees, hats, and gear straight from the barn. Rep Wylie's bait shop on the water or at the truck stop. Stop in to grab yours.
Always Fresh · Always Frisky
Live Bait.
Daily.
Minnows, live eels, catfish bait, and night crawlers — kept in aerated tanks and cycled fresh. Call ahead to check what's swimming.
Wylie, TX · Est. 1961
Two Ways to Shop the Barn
Visit the Barn
Live Bait. Tackle.
The Full Experience.
Fresh live bait, in-store gear, snacks, merch — and real advice from people who actually fish these lakes.
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Rods, Reels & Gear
Delivered to Your Door.
A wide selection of rods, boating essentials, and select tackle — ordered online and shipped straight to you.
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The Legend Behind the Name
Named After
Bill the Gator.
Bill the alligator was found in the Trinity River around 2008 and brought to LeRoy's Bait & Tackle, where he became the store's most beloved resident — delighting customers for years from his habitat at the back of the building.
When Josh Taylor rebuilt the store in 2025, naming it Gator's Bait Barn was the obvious choice. Over 250 people showed up to the grand opening — a new generation finding the same bait shop their grandparents loved.
Hours
Mon–Fri 5:30AM–8PM · Sat 5:30AM–9PM · Sun 7AM–4PM
Call Us
(469) 264-3919