Abstract: An insulated aerated live bait bucket is disclosed comprising a container for water formed from a bottom wall and a side wall with a bottom wall having an aperture therein for the admission of air into the water, an insulated liner which fits within the side wall and atop the bottom wall of the container with an opening therein which is in alignment with the aperture and the bottom wall of the container and the structure for removably holding the liner within the container. In one embodiment the holding structure is formed from a plurality of hooked clips. In another embodiment the holding structure is formed from a skirted washer. In addition an improved arrangement of the aeration system is disclosed.

Abstract: A self-contained aerated live bait bucket having a base extension below the bottom of the bucket which together with a base plate at the lower end of the base extension forms a cavity in which is mounted a battery, an electrical motor and an air pump energized by the battery through a switch which is also mounted in the cavity. Air is supplied from the air pump to the water in the bucket by way of a check valve through an aperture in the bottom of the bucket.