Tampa Bay bait & tackle shops

Gator Jim's Bait & Tackle

3301 Pinellas Point Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Off I-275 exit 16, across from Maximo Park.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

Gator Jim's Pier Shop (St. Pete Pier)

800 2nd Ave NE (ground floor), St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

Hooks, weights, lures and frozen bait at the pier. Posted hours conflict on the shop site, so call ahead.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

4th Street Tackle

4201 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

Hours: Mon 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Tue; Wed–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat–Sun 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29

Riviera Bait & Tackle

1106 94th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Hours: Mon–Sat 6 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 6 a.m.–5 p.m.

Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29

St. Pete Fishing Outfitters

3450 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Source: Shop website (hours: Google listing) · checked 2026-10-29

Tatum's Bait, Tackle & Grocery

2445 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

Source: Retailer list · checked 2026-10-29

Bay Pines Bait & Tackle

9385 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33708

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

Live shrimp, pinfish and fiddler crabs listed.

Source: Visitor guide listing · checked 2026-10-29

Treasure Island Fishing Company

6576 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

Source: Retailer list · checked 2026-10-29

Skyway Fishing Pier — North Pier bait shop

North Skyway Fishing Pier, off I-275 south of St. Petersburg

Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days (park listing)

On the pier; pier admission applies.

Source: Florida State Parks · checked 2026-10-29

Gulf to Bay Bait & Tackle

6920 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29

Tierra Verde Bait & Tackle

108 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

On the way to Fort De Soto.

Source: Retailer list · checked 2026-10-29

Angler 360 — Clearwater (formerly Clearwater Bait & Tackle)

2999 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759

Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

Angler 360 — Dunedin

290 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698

Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

At the foot of the Dunedin Causeway.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

The Bait House Tackle & Tavern

45 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Hours: Bait & tackle shop daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (weather permitting)

In the Clearwater Marina at the base of Memorial Causeway; metered marina parking.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

Pier 60 Bait House

Pier 60, 1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Hours: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. March–Labor Day; 7 a.m.–9 p.m. rest of year (public listing) Call ahead

At the pier entrance.

Source: Visitor guide · checked 2026-10-29

Pat's Bait and Tackle

1915 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

Listed hours vary a lot by day.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

Fishstalkerz Bait & Tackle

2436 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

Live and frozen bait; call or text.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

Tarpon Trading Company

1197 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Hours: Sun–Thu 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri–Sat 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

Just north of the Sponge Docks; handy for Fred Howard Park.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

Gandy Bait & Tackle

4923 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

Hours: Mon–Thu 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri 5 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

Live shrimp, pinfish, crabs, chum and frozen bait. Just east of the Gandy boat ramp.

Source: Shop website (hours: Google listing) · checked 2026-10-29

Sailor Mike's Bait & Tackle

4925 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611

Hours: Mon 5 a.m.–11 p.m.; Tue 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; Wed 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thu 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri–Sun 5 a.m.–11 p.m.

Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29

Tight Lines Bait Bus

2919 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33609

Hours: Daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29

One Stop Bait Shop

2305 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat–Sun 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29

Tampa Fishing Outfitters

3916 W Osborne Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Source: Shop website (hours: Google listing) · checked 2026-10-29

Salt & Plunder Bait & Tackle

7755 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa (Town 'N' Country), FL 33615

Hours: Mon–Thu 6 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri–Sat 5 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 5 a.m.–8 p.m.

Live shrimp. Handy for Upper Tampa Bay Park.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

Bill's Bait & Tackle

9806 E US Hwy 92, Tampa, FL 33610

Hours: Mon–Wed 6 a.m.–2 p.m.; Thu–Sat 6 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun 6 a.m.–2 p.m.

Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29

Hooked Up Bait & Tackle

11125 S US Hwy 41, Gibsonton, FL 33534

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

Near the Alafia River spots in Riverview.

Source: Business directory · checked 2026-10-29

Bait & Tackle of Apollo Beach

6040 N US Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Hours: Mon–Sat 6 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 6 a.m.–5 p.m. (reviewers say hours can vary)

Source: Google listing (via Baitivo) · checked 2026-10-29

5 Boys Bait & Tackle

467 N US Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570

Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat–Sun 5 a.m.–7 p.m. (after-hours bait 7 p.m.–midnight)

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29

Ruskin Bait & Tackle

1519 S US Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570

Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.

Source: Business directory · checked 2026-10-29

Tampa Bay Fishing Channel store

1510 River Dr SW, Suite A, Ruskin, FL 33570

Hours: Daily 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Near the Little Manatee River spots.

Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29