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Tackle and Bait Shops in Connecticut

59 of the 456 marinas and boating businesses we track in Connecticut are tackle and bait shops. Full listings for every city are on the Connecticut page.

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44cities
456locations statewide

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.

New London 3

  1. Reelin Sportfishing Charters

    80 Hamilton St, New London, CT 06320-5543

    Call Website All New London

  2. Daniel's Bait Tackle & Charters

    244 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320-4619

    Call Website All New London

  3. Hannah Mac's Bait, Tackle & Charters

    260 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320

    Call All New London

Newtown 3

  1. Bounty Hunters Custom Bait & Tackle

    129 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470

    Call Website All Newtown

  2. Northeast Rod Repair

    37 Turkey Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

    Call Website All Newtown

  3. Newtown Bait and Tackle

    78 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470

    Call All Newtown

Old Saybrook 3

  1. Ted's Bait and Tackle

    35 Clark St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

    Call Website All Old Saybrook

  2. Starship Charters

    2 Clark St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-1403

    Call Website All Old Saybrook

  3. Total Tackle

    355 Middlesex Turnpike Unit 3, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

    Call All Old Saybrook

Plainville 3

  1. TAG'S Tackle BOX

    111 Whiting St, Plainville, CT 06062

    Call Website All Plainville

  2. Tags Tackle

    111 Whiting St, Plainville, CT 06062-2842

    Call Website All Plainville

  3. Tag's Tackle Box

    94 Whiting St, Plainville, CT 06062-2890

    Call Website All Plainville

Ashford 2

  1. Phillips Fish Farm

    107 Zaicek Rd, Ashford, CT 06278-1331

    Call All Ashford

  2. Grkh live bait

    46 Pumpkin Hill Rd, Ashford, CT 06278-1707

    Call All Ashford

Bridgeport 2

  1. Black Rock Bait and Tackle

    3309 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

    Call All Bridgeport

  2. Seaview Avenue Fish Llc

    365 Seaview Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607

    Call All Bridgeport

Clinton 2

  1. Fin's Bait & Tackle

    34 Riverside Dr, Clinton, CT 06413

    Call All Clinton

  2. Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle

    33 Indian Dr, Clinton, CT 06413-2008

    Call All Clinton

Groton 2

  1. Wild Bill's Action Sports & Sarah J Charters

    93 Marsh Rd, Groton, CT 06340-5656

    Call Website All Groton

  2. Ken's Tackle Shop

    221 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340

    Call All Groton

New Hartford 2

  1. UpCountry Sportfishing

    352 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057

    Call Website All New Hartford

  2. Local fly co.

    37 Greenwoods Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057

    Call Website All New Hartford

New Haven 2

  1. QRM Bait and Tackle Shop

    309 Front St, New Haven, CT 06513

    Boat ramp
    Call Website All New Haven

  2. Dee's Bait & Tackle

    93 Clay St, New Haven, CT 06513

    Call Website All New Haven

Stamford 2

  1. Fish Tales Bait and Tackle

    379 Shippan Ave, Stamford, CT 06902

    Call Website All Stamford

  2. TamBASS Charters

    181 Harbor Dr, Stamford, CT 06902-7474

    Call Website All Stamford

Bozrah 1

  1. Bob's Bait and Tackle

    191 Fitchville Rd, Bozrah, CT 06334

    Call

Branford 1

  1. Branford Bait and Tackle

    51 Goodsell Point Rd, Branford, CT 06405-4443

    Call All Branford

Bristol 1

  1. The Local Fly Co

    139 Center St, Bristol, CT 06010

    Call Website

Canaan 1

  1. Jim's Bait & Tackle

    391 Norfolk Rd, Canaan, CT 06018

    Call

Danbury 1

  1. Candlewood Bait and Tackle

    36 Tamarack Ave, Danbury, CT 06811

    Call Website All Danbury

Danielson 1

  1. Mr jaws tackle shop

    53 Mill St, Danielson, CT 06239

    Call

Darien 1

  1. The Compleat Angler

    319 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820-3604

    Dry storage
    Call All Darien

East Lyme 1

  1. Mackey's Bait and Tackle Shop

    158 W Main St, East Lyme, CT 06357

    Call Website All East Lyme

Eastford 1

  1. B&T Bait Shack

    18 Sprague Hill Rd, Eastford, CT 06242-9426

    Call

Enfield 1

  1. Game On Lures

    1 Corporate Rd, Enfield, CT 06082-6402

    Call Website All Enfield

Greenwich 1

  1. Rudy's Tackle Barn

    242 S Water St, Greenwich, CT 06830

    Call Website All Greenwich

Higganum 1

  1. Fishing Tackle & Supply

    206 Saybrook Rd, Higganum, CT 06441-4152

    Call

Madison 1

  1. Captain Morgan's Bait & Tackle

    21 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2131

    Call Website All Madison

Marlborough 1

  1. Frank's Live Bait and Tackle

    19 W Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447

    Call Website

Milford 1

  1. Bobby J's Bait & Tackle

    354 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT 06460-6663

    Call Website All Milford

Mystic 1

  1. Mataura Sportfishing

    255 Cedar Rd, Mystic, CT 06355

    Call Website All Mystic

Niantic 1

  1. J and B Tackle Company

    25 Smith Ave, Niantic, CT 06357-3229

    Call Website All Niantic

Norwalk 1

  1. All American Bait and Tackle

    67 Winfield St, Norwalk, CT 06855

    Call Website All Norwalk

Plainfield 1

  1. B and J's Bait and Tackle Shop

    29 Academy Ln, Plainfield, CT 06374

    Call

Portland 1

  1. Zah's Bait and Tackle

    204 Main St, Portland, CT 06480

    Call Website All Portland

Preston 1

  1. Fish Connection

    127 CT-12, Preston, CT 06365

    Call

Sherman 1

  1. Tie One On Fishing Charters

    1 Rising Sun Trl, Sherman, CT 06784

    Call

Southington 1

  1. Atlantic Wholesale Bait Co

    1426 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington, CT 06479

    Call

Stonington 1

  1. Lauren B Charters

    54 Island Rd, Stonington, CT 06378-1136

    Call Website All Stonington

Stratford 1

  1. Harborview Bait & Tackle

    185 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615

    Call All Stratford

Thompson 1

  1. Red Beards Bait & More

    136 Brandy Hill Rd, Thompson, CT 06277

    Call Website

Tolland 1

  1. ET's Bait & Tackle

    311 Mile Hill Rd, Tolland, CT 06084

    Call

Voluntown 1

  1. Pachaug Bait Shed

    86 Gate St, Voluntown, CT 06384

    Call

Wallingford 1

  1. Tackle Supply Depot

    1068 N Farms Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

    Call Website All Wallingford

Waterford 1

  1. Hillyer's Tackle Shop

    374 Mago Point Way, Waterford, CT 06385

    Call All Waterford

Westport 1

  1. Phase II Lures

    25 Stonybrook Rd, Westport, CT 06880

    Call All Westport

Windsor Locks 1

  1. Joe's Bass Bait and Tackle

    12 Dickerman Ave, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

    Call

Wolcott 1

  1. Wolcott Bait And Tackle

    690 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716

    Call
Check live bait stock ahead: Call ahead if you need specific live bait like leeches or shrimp, as supply changes daily based on season and deliveries.

Also in Connecticut

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 Connecticut, check the 59 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 Connecticut, MarinaAtlas indexes 59 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.