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Applebee's Bait Shop is open 7 days a week.
Applebee’s Bait Shop is conveniently located right off of I-80 in Utica. The Shop is open 7 days week to provide bait, tackle and fishing licenses to fisherman looking to enjoy a relaxing day on the lakes and streams at Starved Rock State Park. Applebee’s Bait Shop has fishing guides available for Illinois River and LaSalle Lake.
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