Depending on the time of year and what I'm fishing for I use shad, minnows, bluegill, crawfish, and night crawlers. All target different species of fish at a certain time and some will catch most anything. I typically catch my own. I will buy crappie minnows though. As far as places around Lexington, I couldn't say. I would think any local bait shop would have some of what was mentioned and you can learn to catch the rest with practice.