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Serving Wedgefield Since 1959

We Grow the Worms That Make Your Catch Count

Fresh, hardy worms bred right here in South Carolina — for anglers who know that the best bait isn't found, it's cultivated with care.

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65+ Years in Business
100% Fresh & Active
Local Wedgefield, SC
Fresh earthworms ready for fishing and gardening
Family Owned

Three generations of worm farming passion in every scoop.

Kelley family worm farming operation in Wedgefield, South Carolina
Our Story

Born from the Soil,
Built on Trust

Kelley's Worm Shop started as a simple passion project in 1959 — a family in Wedgefield who understood that great fishing and thriving gardens share one thing in common: healthy, active worms.

What began as a small backyard operation has grown into the Midlands' most trusted source for premium bait worms and garden soil. We raise every worm ourselves, using sustainable methods passed down through generations. When you buy from us, you're not just getting bait — you're getting the result of decades of hands-on expertise and genuine care for our craft.

1959

Year founded

3rd

Generation of farmers

Local

Born & bred in SC

Fresh

Daily harvested worms

What We Offer

Fresh From Our Beds
Straight to You

Every product is raised, harvested, and packaged with the same attention to detail our family has perfected over six decades.

Live Fishing Worms

Red wigglers, nightcrawlers, and pink worms — all freshly dug and guaranteed active. Packed in insulated containers to keep them fresh from our shop to your bucket.

Red Wigglers Nightcrawlers Pink Worms

Garden Soil & Compost

Rich, dark worm castings and premium potting blends that transform tired garden beds into productive growing environments. Lab-tested for nutrient content.

Worm Castings Potting Mix Compost

Bait Supplies

Buckets, bait boxes, aerators, and everything you need to keep your worms happy on the water. We stock what we use ourselves.

Bait Buckets Worm Boxes Accessories

Vermicomposting Kits

Start your own worm farm at home. Our beginner kits come with everything — worms, bedding instructions, and personal guidance from our team.

Beginner Kits Starter Worms Guidance

Bulk Orders

Fishing hole operator, bait shop, or large-scale gardener? We offer competitive bulk pricing with reliable weekly delivery throughout the Midlands area.

Wholesale Delivery Custom Orders

Seasonal Specials

Spring stocking season? Summer tournament prep? We've got seasonal bundles and early-bird specials that keep your worm supply stocked all year long.

Ask About Current Deals
Why Kelley's

Not All Worms Are Created Equal

You can grab a tin of worms at any big-box store. But if you've ever watched your bait die in the bucket by noon, you know the difference quality makes. Here's what sets us apart:

Always Fresh, Never Warehouse Stock

We harvest to order. Every worm leaves our beds within hours of your purchase — no sitting in a cooler for days on end.

Disease-Free Guarantee

Our breeding stock is monitored daily. We don't sell sick or weak worms — and we'll replace any that don't meet our standards.

Real People, Real Advice

Call us with questions about worm care, bait techniques, or soil blends. You'll talk to someone who actually knows worms — not a call center.

Sustainably Raised

Our worm farms use organic feed and recycled bedding. Good for the soil, good for the worms, good for everyone downstream.

Close-up of healthy earthworms in rich soil
Rich dark worm castings and compost ready for garden use
Fresh worms being prepared for fishing trip
South Carolina landscape near Wedgefield where our worms are raised
"I've been buying worms from Kelley's for over twenty years. Their nightcrawlers are always the biggest, strongest I've found anywhere in the Midlands. My catch has never been the same since I switched."

Loyal Customer

Wedgefield, SC

Find Us

Visit Our Shop
Right off Highway 261

We're easy to find and always happy to help. Stop by anytime during business hours — no appointment needed.

Address

625 Highway 261 S
Wedgefield, SC 29168-9681

Hours

Mon – Sat: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Get in Touch

Have Questions?
We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you need a specific type of worm, advice on soil blends, or a bulk order — send us a message and we'll get back to you promptly.

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