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.
Phoenix 5
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Az Fly Shop
3254 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032-7233
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Pheasant Tail Fly Fishing
4041 E Thomas Rd #117, Phoenix, AZ 85018
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West Marine
4239 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053
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Phoenix Fishing Supply
4810 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Marine Wholesale
2335 E Jones Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040-1468
Mesa 3
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Liar's Korner Bait and Tackle
9529 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207
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The Arizona Fishing Guides
963 W Plata Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210-8248
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Phat Pak Baits
916 N Allen Cir, Mesa, AZ 85203-5702
Yuma 3
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C and C BAIT CO.
10795 S Pearl Ave, Yuma, AZ 85365
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Hilandero Blades And Custom Tackle, Llc
11411 S Fortuna Rd Ste 200, Yuma, AZ 85367
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The Hideaway Bait & Tackle
2585 E 16th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
Alpine 1
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Tackle Shop
US-191, Alpine, AZ 85920
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Hillbilly's Bait & Tackle
1047 Highway 95 Ste B1, Bullhead City, AZ 86429
Chandler 1
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Copperstate Tackle
6170 W Chandler Blvd Ste 10 Suite 10, Chandler, AZ 85226
Douglas 1
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Bear Paw Tackle
1015 W Larenza Pkwy, Douglas, AZ 85607
Goodyear 1
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Upgrade Fishing
16129 W Glenrosa Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Angler Innovations
5523 S Guthrie Peak Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85622
Hereford 1
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Oasis Fly Tying Benches
4941 E Hillcrest Dr, Hereford, AZ 85615
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Bass Tackle Master
260 London Bridge Rd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Peoria 1
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The Hook Up Tackle
8990 W Windsor Dr Ste 101, Peoria, AZ 85381
Prescott 1
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Epic Angler
130 W Gurley St Ste 309, Prescott, AZ 86301
Safford 1
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Fish Hunters USA
1651 W Anns Ranch Rd, Safford, AZ 85546-9461
Willcox 1
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Persuader Bass Baits
111 E Maley St, Willcox, AZ 85643-2127
Williams 1
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Elite Fish Finder Depot
1605 E Route 66, Williams, AZ 86046
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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 Arizona, check the 24 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 Arizona, MarinaAtlas indexes 24 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.