Outfitters vary between basic highway convenience stops stocking live minnows and specialized fly shops offering custom rod building or local guide bookings. Selecting the right shop depends on whether you need quick trip essentials like frozen chum or precise gear tailored to local water conditions. Map listings rarely show current live bait inventory, specialized rigging services, or regional fishing licenses.
Orange Beach 10
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The Rod Room
4399 Lindsey Ln, Orange Beach, AL 36561-5807
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm
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J & M Tackle
25125 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Mon–Sat 5:30am–5pm, Sun closed
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Island Time Charters
5235 Green Tree Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-4039
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Captain Mike Peek inshore fishing charters
26619 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-3187
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Orange Beach Fishing
27267 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-3239
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Bad Habit Charters
28101 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-3225
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Sam's Bait and Tackle
27122 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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Alabama Fun Fishing
29603 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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Gypsy Girl Sports Fishing
27844 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561-4009
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Top Gun Tackle
25405 Perdido Beach Blvd #16A, Orange Beach, AL 36561
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Fluffy’s Bait Co.
Gulf Shores Manna, 1577 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-7008
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Hooked Up Bait & Tackle
100 E 20th Ave, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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Community Fly Supply
824 Gulf Shores Pkwy Ste B, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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Alabama Girl Fishing
1577 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-7008
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Guntersville Tackle & Outdoor
3760 Al Highway 69, Guntersville, AL 35976-7188
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Lake Shore Tackle Co.
18958 Highway 431, Guntersville, AL 35976
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Lakeview Tackle and Grocery
2200 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976-2263
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Cooley's Tackle & Outdoors
51 Snow Point Rd, Guntersville, AL 35976-6852
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Green Monster Fishing Light, Inc.
164 Walker Ferry Road, Alexander City, AL 35010
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Fish Tales Bait & Tackle
1089 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL 35010
Athens 2
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Custom Made Baits and Tackle Store
20269 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd, Athens, AL 35671
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Elk River Tackle Company
15308 Elk River Mills Rd, Athens, AL 35614-4748
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Redemption Baits
Bay Minette, Bay Minette, AL 36507
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Boutwell Bait & Tackle
9620 Co Rd 138, Bay Minette, AL 36507
Clanton 2
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T & N Bait Shop
446 County Road 55, Clanton, AL 35046
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Monroe’s Quality Vacuums and Tackle shop
703 16th Ave N, Clanton, AL 35045-2101
Florence 2
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Burch Fishing Tackle Co
421 E College St, Florence, AL 35630
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Warehouse Tackle
417 E College St, Florence, AL 35630
Foley 2
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Anglers Resource Llc
400 E Section Ave, Foley, AL 36535-2713
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Happy Hookr Bait Co.
P.O. Box 392, Foley, AL 36536
Lillian 2
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Southern Roots Bait and Tackle
34463 US-98, Lillian, AL 36549
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Lillian Bait And Tackle
34463 US Highway 98, Lillian, AL 36549-4049
Mobile 2
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Southern Bama Bait & Tackle
4012 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605
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Tackle This Fishing Outfitters
5256 Highway 90, Ste D, Mobile, AL 36619
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Coosa Bait & Tackle
2806 Martin St S, Pell City, AL 35128
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Crappie Fishing
555 Powells Hideaway Rd, Pell City, AL 35128-6942
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Scottsboro Tackle Company
237 S Market St, Scottsboro, AL 35768
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Waterfront Bay Grocery & Tackle
6955 Scottsboro Hwy, Scottsboro, AL 35769-9217
Wetumpka 2
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Stoddard Bait & Tackle
314 Company St, Wetumpka, AL 36092
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Road Runner Lures
Wetumpka, AL
Addison 1
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Gina's Bait,tackle And Variety Store
30649 AL-74, Addison, AL 35540
Adger 1
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Jabbos Bait -N- Tackle
16937 Groundhog Rd, Adger, AL 35006
Andalusia 1
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Gone Fishing Bait and Tackle
17023 Co Rd 70, Andalusia, AL 36421
Ashland 1
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The Tackle Shack
2909 Bluff Springs Rd, Ashland, AL 36251-7103
Auburn 1
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Pop's Bait and Tackle in Auburn AL
1211 Lee Rd 57, Auburn, AL 36832
Berry 1
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Boone Creek Customized Jigs and Tackle
21341 Highway 43 N, Berry, AL 35546-3900
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Shadlure Tackle
Scotia Hollow Rd, Birmingham, AL 15088
Bremen 1
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Riverside Fly Shop
17027 AL-69, Bremen, AL 35033
Centreville 1
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The Fish Ranger
100 Walnut St, Centreville, AL 35034-4054
Coden 1
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Jemison's Bait & Tackle
16871 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Coden, AL 36523
Decatur 1
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Supreme Bait & Tackle
903 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Eufaula 1
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Strike Zone Lures
520 S Eufaula Ave Ste H, Eufaula, AL 36027-2346
Fairhope 1
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Point Clear Fishing Adventures
236 Mershon St, Fairhope, AL 36532-1816
Flomaton 1
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J and M Bait Shop
1931 Ringold St, Flomaton, AL 36441
Georgiana 1
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S & S Bait and Tackle
159 S Palmer Ave, Georgiana, AL 36033-3304
Hartford 1
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Geneva Bait and Tackle
1932 AL-52, Hartford, AL 36344
Heflin 1
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K & M Bait Cave
81 Hillcrest Rd, Heflin, AL 36264-1363
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Buster's Bait and Tackle
2902 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805-3723
Jackson 1
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Tombigbee Fish Farm
1114 Stave Creek Rd, Jackson, AL 36545-5308
Lanett 1
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Bluffton Bait and Tackle
25 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Lanett, AL 36863
Locust Fork 1
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Leroy Tackle Shop
30240 AL-79, Locust Fork, AL 35097
Opelika 1
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Feisty Fish
1220 Fox Run Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-5903
Pelham 1
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Hammer Fishing Rods
1969 Chandalar Dr Ste B, Pelham, AL 35124
Pike Road 1
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Southern States Game Fish Hatchery
700 Meriwether Rd, Pike Road, AL 36064
Satsuma 1
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Steele Creek Bait & Tackle
5751 US-43, Satsuma, AL 36572
Sheffield 1
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Gray's Tackle Shop
2813 N Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL 35660
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Southern cypress bait & tackle
5901 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Summerdale 1
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Fish River
15460 Juniper Ln, Summerdale, AL 36580-4243
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Davis Bait Company
215 Meadow Circle, Sylacauga, AL 35151
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The Bite Me Bait Shack
7062 Stemley Rd, Talladega, AL 35160
Tanner 1
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Custom Made Baits & Tackle Store
20269 Huntsville Brownsferry Rd, Tanner, AL 35671
Theodore 1
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Yellowhammer Fishing
5597 Highway 90, Theodore, AL 36582-1659
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Fast and Easy Fishing
5500 Highway 69 S, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-3666
Wedowee 1
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Lake Wedowee Bait & tackle
13447 AL-48, Wedowee, AL 36278
Also in Alabama
- Marinas and Harbors181
- Fishing Charters & Clubs166
- Boat Rentals75
- Boat Storage72
- Boat Tours & Charters49
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals33
- Boat Ramps26
- Scuba Diving Centers19
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches15
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches14
- Marinas with Transient Slips10
- Ferries & Water Taxis10
- Surf Shops & Schools8
Good to know
Do local bait shops sell fishing licenses?
Many independent tackle shops act as official state agents and sell recreational freshwater and saltwater licenses on-site. It is best to bring a driver's license or state ID, though purchasing online directly from the state wildlife agency before your trip is often faster.
What is the difference between a general tackle shop and a fly shop?
General tackle shops focus on conventional gear like spinning reels, artificial lures, terminal tackle, and live or frozen bait. Fly shops specialize in fly-tying materials, tippet, waders, and technical rod setups, often providing detailed reports on local hatch conditions.
How much does live bait typically cost?
Basic live bait like nightcrawlers or mealworms typically costs $4 to $8 per tub, while live minnows or shrimp generally range from $5 to $15 per dozen depending on size and availability. Specialty marine bait or larger quantities can cost significantly more.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Alabama, check the 74 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Alabama, MarinaAtlas indexes 74 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.