Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Bait shops in United States (2026)

Compare 357 bait shops in United States, averaging 4.64 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 197 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 45% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Micco, City Island, Atlantic Beach. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

357 businesses ranked4.64 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1

Bob's Bait

5.0(110)
71.0

4723 State Hwy 9N, Corinth, NY 12822

Bait shopSaratoga Springs
Rank 2

Wiggly Worm Bait Supply

4.9(509)
69.2

complete line fishing store. bait, tackle, accessories, ice fishing gear. everything you need to catch the fish you are targeting. (Wiggly Worm does not issue fishing Licenses)

Bait shopClifton Park Website
Rank 3

The Bait Shop

4.9(362)
68.7

Retail/outdoor

Bait shopWaterford Website
Rank 4

Lakes Area Bait Shop

4.9(345)
68.6

We primarily sell LIVE BAIT, Tackle, an all sorts of fishing equipment. We also do Rod repair. Secondly, we have Archery Equipment and services and we sell DNR Licensing

Bait shopNovi Website
Rank 5

Bud's Bait Joplin

4.9(255)
68.0

3328 E 13th St, Joplin, MO 64801

Bait shopJoplin Website
Rank 6

Dutchman Creek Bait & Tackle

4.9(241)
67.9

We sell live bait and all frozen inshore and offshore bait. Bionic & Baitmaster ballyhoo, Cigar minnows, fishing gear, lead, rigs, soft plastics, gulp, and many more. We line reels. We offer braid and mono. we offer years of fishing experience. come on by for a fishing report.

Bait shopYaupon Beach Website 1
Rank 7
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L and A Bait

4.9(189)
67.2

4823 S 134th St, Omaha, NE 68137

Bait shopOmaha
Rank 8

Conroy's Bait

4.9(175)
67.0

711 19th St Apt 1, Watervliet, NY 12189

Bait shopTroy
Rank 9

Hogan's Bait & Tackle

4.9(175)
67.0

34320 CA-1, Dana Point, CA 92629

Bait shopDana Point Website 1
Rank 10
6

68 Bait & Tackle

4.9(174)
67.0

12540 US-68, Bethel, OH 45106

Bait shopMount Orab Website

How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

Full list

11Jim's Bait Shop4.9(171)12Don & Tom's Bait & Tackle4.9(162)13Joe's Bait & Crabs4.9(144)14Mickeys Live Bait & Tackle4.9(135)15Wet Lines Bait and Tackle4.9(129)16Bobby J's Bait & Tackle4.9(117)17Becker's Tackle Shop4.9(109)18Master Bait & Tackle Inc4.8(863)19Donald's Bait & Tackle4.8(725)20Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle4.8(676)21Dick Smith's Live Bait & Tackle4.8(513)22Amelia Island Bait & Tackle4.8(473)23Bitters Bait & Tackle4.8(451)24It's A Keeper Bait & Tackle4.8(420)25Capt. Rob's Bait & Tackle4.8(392)26Old Dutchman Bait & Tackle4.8(386)27One Stop Marine4.8(382)28Jack's Bait & Tackle4.8(344)29Man Overboard Bait and Tackle4.8(340)30E & J Bait and Tackle4.8(307)31Rick's Bait & Tackle4.8(305)32Bob's Fishing Hole4.8(297)33Hamilton Bait & Tackle4.8(284)34Island Outdoors4.8(265)35Coopers Shrimp Shack Bait and Tackle4.8(263)36Baitbox on the Rock4.8(261)37Coastline Outfitters4.8(259)38Slez's Bait and Tackle4.8(258)39Sea Pony Bait and Tackle4.8(243)40Neuse River Bait & Tackle4.8(238)41C&B Sports Outdoors4.8(232)42Bait Barn Fisheries4.8(220)43Jerry's Bait Shop4.8(207)44Flipper's Bait & Tackle4.8(205)45Schleef's Bait Shop4.8(200)46Coble's Bait Shop4.8(200)47Last Chance Bait & Tackle4.8(185)484th Street Tackle4.8(181)49bay pines bait & tackle4.8(181)50Bite's On Bait & Tackle4.8(180)
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Frequently asked questions

How many bait shops are there in United States?

We list 357 bait shops in United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which bait shop in United States is rated highest?

Bob's Bait currently tops our list with 5.0 stars from 110 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the bait shops ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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