Minnow bucket

A minnow bucket for containing live bait for fishing comprising a housing closed at both ends and having an access door in one upper side wall of the housing. The minnow bucket is characterized by having a lift plate or basket which may be raised above the normal water level in the bucket by means of an external handle to provide easy access to the bait without discomfort from placing the hand in cold water. The access opening is provided with a door which is linked to the same handle for automatic opening. Latch means are provided for holding the handle in raised position. Preferably the bucket is buoyant by the provision of at least one air-tight chamber associated with the minnow bucket.