McPhee’s Live Bait is a locally owned, self-service bait shop located in Weston, Maine, just two miles from Butterfield Landing. Owned and operated by Todd McPhee, the business was started to fill a long-standing need for convenient access to live bait in the area. Open 24 hours a day, McPhee’s Live Bait offers anglers an easy stop whether they are heading out early, coming off the lake late, or traveling by snowmobile.
The shop specializes in live bait including shiners, smelts, and suckers, along with basic fishing supplies anglers often need. With direct access from groomed snowmobile trails, free EV charging, free Wi-Fi, and trail maps available, McPhee’s Live Bait is designed to make fishing simple, affordable, and accessible for both local residents and visitors year-round.