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McGough's

4.8(243)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 243 reviews (Google rating)Pet Store
Open now · closes 5:30 PM
(231) 947-5900 Directions mcgoughsinc.com

Quick facts

McGough's is a pet store at 501 Lake Ave in Traverse City, MI, open Mon–Sat from 9:00 AM. Call +1231-947-5900 for details.

Address
501 Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone
+1231-947-5900
Hours today
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

About McGough's

McGough's is a locally owned, family-operated store at 501 Lake Ave in Traverse City, MI, with roots dating to 1890. Though listed as a pet store, its inventory extends beyond pet food and treats to lawn, garden, bird-feeding, and agricultural supplies. The business is identified as a Traverse City, MI Centennial Store and carries feed and supplies for horses, livestock, and poultry, along with wild bird feed and supplies.

For lawn and garden needs, McGough's offers fertilizers, seeds, organic and natural amendments, erosion-control products, and soil testing services. Its seed selection includes options for wildlife food plots, cover crops, pollinators, and agriculture. Salts, ice melter, and wood pellets are also part of the inventory. Customers can shop in-store or use in-store pickup, and the location has onsite parking, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible parking. Its Google rating is 4.8 from 243 reviews.

Known for

  • Locally owned and family-operated since 1890
  • Pet food, treats, and wild bird supplies
  • Lawn and garden products and soil testing
  • Seeds for food plots, cover crops, and pollinators
  • Horse, livestock, and poultry feed and supplies

Popular times

Usually not too busy right now · Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 50 of 100, 10a: 61 of 100, 11a: 66 of 100, 12p: 71 of 100, 1p: 61 of 100, 2p: 59 of 100, 3p: 42 of 100, 4p: 38 of 100, 5p: 23 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Tue

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 59 of 100, 10a: 71 of 100, 11a: 88 of 100, 12p: 97 of 100, 1p: 100 of 100, 2p: 90 of 100, 3p: 78 of 100, 4p: 59 of 100, 5p: 47 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Wed

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 54 of 100, 10a: 66 of 100, 11a: 80 of 100, 12p: 71 of 100, 1p: 59 of 100, 2p: 57 of 100, 3p: 52 of 100, 4p: 47 of 100, 5p: 33 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Thu

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 33 of 100, 10a: 45 of 100, 11a: 52 of 100, 12p: 52 of 100, 1p: 47 of 100, 2p: 47 of 100, 3p: 42 of 100, 4p: 42 of 100, 5p: 30 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Fri

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 50 of 100, 10a: 52 of 100, 11a: 61 of 100, 12p: 73 of 100, 1p: 90 of 100, 2p: 76 of 100, 3p: 57 of 100, 4p: 47 of 100, 5p: 35 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 38 of 100, 10a: 54 of 100, 11a: 66 of 100, 12p: 76 of 100, 1p: 64 of 100, 2p: 0 of 100, 3p: 0 of 100, 4p: 0 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

243 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★220
  • 4★14
  • 3★6
  • 2★1
  • 1★2

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • knowledgeable staff×65
  • lawn supplies×13
  • bird seed×10
  • grass seed×7
  • fertilizer×6
  • foodplot seed×3
  • bird feeders×2
  • critter feed×2
  • cover crop seed×2
  • family run shop×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Very helpful staff and they had just what I needed.”

    — Christy Androsky, June 16, 2026 · google

  • “Best family food store around!!! AMAZING KICK BUTT HARD WORKING EMPLOYEES!!!”

    — Kayla Durdel, May 4, 2026 · google

  • “Extremely knowledgeable staff. Everything you need. Free smiles =)”

    — Steven Zablocki, May 4, 2026 · google

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McGough's — frequently asked

Is McGough's open on Mondays?
Yes — McGough's is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Where is McGough's?
McGough's is at 501 Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684.
What is the phone number for McGough's?
You can reach McGough's on +1231-947-5900.

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