Frabill Universal Bait Station, 8 Qt, FRBBA168

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Item weight: 2.74 Pounds
Product dimensions: 14 x 8 x 7.75 inches

Quick take

A compact 8-quart bait container that holds live bait and fits most standard aeration systems.

This 8-quart soft-sided bait station keeps live bait on hand with a side-mounted battery aerator and an insulated interior. A molded base with non-slip pads helps it stay put, and a door in the lid gives quick access to the bait. It suits shore and boat anglers who want a portable way to carry minnows or worms, and it can double as a small tackle carrier.

Best for

Live minnows for pike and stripers
Storing crawdads and shiners at the boat
Situations where space is limited but bait volume is moderate

Skip if

You need a large cooler for extended boat days
You fish flowing water where live wells are built into the boat

Strengths

Eight-quart capacity fits most small boat well configurations
White color reflects sunlight to keep water cooler
Universal design accepts standard bait aerator fittings

Trade-offs

Smaller capacity than full-size coolers limits live bait volume
Without an aerator pump, bait will expire quickly
Plastic construction cracks if frozen or dropped on hard edges

Fishing fit

Species: Bass
Catfish
Walleye
Water: Freshwater
Techniques: Live bait
Bottom fishing

Specifications

Specifications
Type	bait storage container
Capacity	8 qt
Dimensions	16 x 7.5 x 8.5 in
Color	White

Updated 17 October 2026