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.
Cotter 3
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Natural State Fly Shop
102 Harding Blvd, Cotter, AR 72626
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Tolliver's Trout Fishing
331 Tyler Ave, Cotter, AR 72626
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Mountain River Fly Shop
1177 W Main St # 7, Cotter, AR 72626
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Riptek Lures, Inc.
2425 Country Club Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
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Twin Rivers Bait and Tackle
1320 N 10th St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Ashdown 2
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Hooked Up Bait & More
1393 AR-32, Ashdown, AR 71822
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Master Chiefs Live Bait & Tackle
626 Highway 71 S, Ashdown, AR 71822
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Fast Eddies Bait shop
3617 Highway Ave, Bald Knob, AR 72010-9404
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Bald Knob Bait Shop
2705 Highway 367 N, Bald Knob, AR 72010-9429
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Make A Wake Bait & Tackle
803 N 11th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Smithwick Lures
3601 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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First Cast Bait & Tackle
201 E Runnels St, Mineral Springs, AR 71851
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Pop's Bait Shop
1906 AR-27, Mineral Springs, AR 71851
Mt Ida 2
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Bass Boys Tackle Company
3480 Hwy 270 E, Mt Ida, AR 71957
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T & S Bait & Tackle
398 US-270 West, Mt Ida, AR 71957
Pangburn 2
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Pangburn Tobacco and Tackle
1004 Torrence St, Pangburn, AR 72121-8947
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Hoax Fish
553 Dewey Rd, Pangburn, AR 72121
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Country Boy Bait & Tackle Store
218 Rhinehart Rd, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
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University Bait & Tackle
2105 University Dr, Pine Bluff, AR 71602-9536
Arkansas City 1
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Tin Porch Bait Shop
903 Georgie Lee Ave, Arkansas City, AR 71630
Beebe 1
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Big K'S Bait And Tackle
2523 AR-31, Beebe, AR 72012
Benton 1
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Jumper's Bait Store & More
17146 US-70 W, Benton, AR 72019-2951
Black Rock 1
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Woodson's Bait Shop
4776 Highway 25, Black Rock, AR 72415-8500
Carlisle 1
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Miller Bait
5295 US-70, Carlisle, AR 72024
De Queen 1
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Uncle Skips Tackle Shack
303 N 5th St, De Queen, AR 71832
Dermott 1
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Bayou Bait & Tackle
554 AR-35, Dermott, AR 71638
Drasco 1
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The Angler's Dream Fly Shop
1730 Mountain View Rd, Drasco, AR 72530
Eudora 1
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Lyndon Allen Bait & Tackle Shop
410 S Main St, Eudora, AR 71640
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Bud Lady Fishing
111 Cherokee Dr, Fairfield Bay, AR 72088-3936
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McLellan's Fly Shop
18 W Sunbridge Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Flippin 1
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Diamond State Fly Co
10413 US-62, Flippin, AR 72634
Gamaliel 1
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101 Grocery & Bait
3287 Highway 101, Gamaliel, AR 72537-9526
Greenwood 1
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Luck E Strike Lures
11739 AR-96, Greenwood, AR 72936
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Greers Ferry Bait and Tackle
7544 Greers Ferry Rd, Greers Ferry, AR 72067
Harrison 1
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Legacy Tackle Company
2573 Center Loop, Harrison, AR 72601
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The Ozark Angler
659 Wilburn Rd, Heber Springs, AR 72543-8903
Higden 1
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BOBBY'S BAIT SHOP
7530 Edgemont Rd, Higden, AR 72067
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Ed's Bait Shop
4275 Highway 1, Holly Grove, AR 72069-8713
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Masterbaiters Bait & Tackle
3200 N Hwy 7, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
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Midsouth Tackle
128 County Rd 108, Jonesboro, AR 72404
Knoxville 1
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Piney Bay Bait, Boat And Camping
26982 Highway 64 E, Knoxville, AR 72845-8597
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Riverside Bait & Tackle
18330 N Highway 7 # A, Lead Hill, AR 72644
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Fiberglass Fly Rods
4823 Gooch Dr, Little Rock, AR 72223
Lonoke 1
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Fishin' Time Baitshop & Fish Market
220 Depot St, Lonoke, AR 72086
Lowell 1
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Arkie Lures Inc.
804 S Lincoln St, Lowell, AR 72745-9717
Manila 1
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Winstead Fishing Adventures
1 Olympia, Manila, AR 72442
Midway 1
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Jewel Bait Company
478 Dillard Dr, Midway, AR 72651-9417
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Lakeview Landing Bait Shop
29 Lakeview Rd, Morrilton, AR 72110
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Denali Fishing Tackle
3225 Highway 62 E Ste 5, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Norfork 1
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Two Rivers Fly Shop
13718 AR-5 S, Norfork, AR 72658
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Brazalo Custom Lures
5301 McClanahan Dr Ste A7, North Little Rock, AR 72116
Paragould 1
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Pillow's Bait Tackle and Center
2201 E Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450
Plainview 1
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Carter Cove Bait-N-More
13614 AR-60, Plainview, AR 72857-8949
Plumerville 1
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Dad's Bait Shop
20 Johnny Walker Rd, Plumerville, AR 72127-8881
Searcy 1
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Leland's Lures
104 Little Red River Dr, Searcy, AR 72143
Sheridan 1
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Kayak Obsessions Bait & Tackle
1213 N Rock St, Sheridan, AR 72150-7761
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HT - Hometown Smoke & Bait Shop
Stone Rd, Springdale, AR 72764
Story 1
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Keen's Bait and Tackle
4533 Highway 27 N, Story, AR 71970-8081
Taylor 1
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Brad's Custom Rods & Tackle
108 Lafayette 178 Rd, Taylor, AR 71861-8721
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Jones Marine Tackle & Outdoors
4813 Parkway Dr, Texarkana, AR 71854
Trumann 1
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Pennington Bait and Tackle
30726 Cottonwood Rd, Trumann, AR 72472
Tuckerman 1
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Papa's Bait Shop
814 Highway 67 S, Tuckerman, AR 72473
Waldron 1
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Little Pines Bait Store
Hwy 248 West by Boat Ramp(Lake Hinkle), Waldron, AR 72958
Warren 1
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Peek's Bait& Tackle
139 US Highway 63 S, Warren, AR 71671-9301
West Memphis 1
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Jones Bait and tackle shop
102 W Tyler Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301
Widener 1
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Burnt Cane Bait Shop
6192 Highway 50 E, Widener, AR 72394
Also in Arkansas
- Marinas and Harbors107
- Fishing Charters & Clubs66
- Boat Storage38
- Boat Rentals36
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals36
- Scuba Diving Centers13
- Boat Ramps9
- Boat Tours & Charters7
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches6
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches5
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 Arkansas, check the 66 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 Arkansas, MarinaAtlas indexes 66 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.