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Tackle and Bait Shops in Iowa

51 of the 175 marinas and boating businesses we track in Iowa are tackle and bait shops. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

51locations
41cities
175locations 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.

Des Moines 4

  1. Rod and Rivet

    5804 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

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  2. Bagby's Bait and Tackle Lab

    805 SE 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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  3. Casey's Bait & Tackle

    2243 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317

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  4. River Bend Bait And Tackle

    308 Indianola Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-1149

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Boone 2

  1. Bing's Bait Shop

    1421 Monona St, Boone, IA 50036

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  2. Walters Bait And Tackle

    604 Greene St, Boone, IA 50036

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Britt 2

  1. Vexan Fishing

    Britt, IA

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  2. Vexan Fishing

    796 1st Ave SW, Britt, IA 50423-1511

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Central City 2

  1. Lucky's Live Bait and Tackle

    448 E Main St, Central City, IA 52214

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  2. Lucky's Bait & Tackle

    675 Iehl St, Central City, IA 52214

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Dubuque 2

  1. Cat Tracker Bait Co

    2095 Kerper Blvd, Dubuque, IA 52001-3642

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  2. Mak's Bait Shack

    2095 Kerper Blvd, Dubuque, IA 52001

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Milford 2

  1. Stan's Bait Shop

    2306 Okoboji Ave, Milford, IA 51351

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  2. Gopher Tackle

    1606 P Ave, Milford, IA 51351

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Spirit Lake 2

  1. Berkley Fishing

    1900 18th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360-1041

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  2. Okoboji Fishing Guide

    25555 141st St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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Waterloo 2

  1. Hank's Live Bait & Tackle

    186 W 15th St, Waterloo, IA 50702

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  2. Lunker Dunker Baits

    1830 E Mitchell Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702-2505

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Afton 1

  1. Dad's Bait Shop

    612 N Pierce St, Afton, IA 50830

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Atalissa 1

  1. Snapper City Bait and Tackle

    151 W Rochester Ave, Atalissa, IA 52720

    Call

Cherokee 1

  1. Heavy Hauler Fishing Gear

    1497 530th St, Cherokee, IA 51012-7007

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Clear Lake 1

  1. Clear Lake Bait & Tackle

    524 US Highway 18 E, Clear Lake, IA 50428-1439

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Corning 1

  1. Roadkill Custom Fishing Supply

    305 10th St, Corning, IA 50841

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Council Bluffs 1

  1. Anchor Inn Bait & Tackle

    1201 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Dexter 1

  1. Bait Shop

    705 Polk St, Dexter, IA 50070

    Call

Doon 1

  1. The Bait Barn

    3144 260th St, Doon, IA 51235-8014

Emmetsburg 1

  1. Smiley’s Bait Shop

    1907 10th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

    Website

Floris 1

  1. A to Z Bait n Tackle

    10766 Willow Trail, Floris, IA 52560

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Frederika 1

  1. Riverside Bait

    90 3rd St, Frederika, IA 50631

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Fruitland 1

  1. RC bait and tackle

    142 North St, Fruitland, IA 52749-9371

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Hamburg 1

  1. Nishna Boat & RV

    601 Park St, Hamburg, IA 51640-1127

    Call

Harlan 1

  1. B-Acres Bait Shop

    Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan, IA 51537

    Call

Hawarden 1

  1. sioux bait and tackle in hawarden, ia

    623 16th St, Hawarden, IA 51023

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Hospers 1

  1. T&J Lures

    4149 Monroe Ave, Hospers, IA 51238

    Call

Independence 1

  1. Bait Shop

    801 3rd St SE, Independence, IA 50644

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Iowa City 1

  1. Funcrest Bait & Tackle

    3981 W Overlook Rd NE, Iowa City, IA 52240

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Johnston 1

  1. Johnston Bait and Tackle

    6148 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131

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Kingsley 1

  1. Heavy Hauler Fishing Gear

    P.O. Box 7, Kingsley, IA 51028

    Call Website

Le Mars 1

  1. Beginners Luck Tackle and Supply

    122 Plymouth St SW, Le Mars, IA 51031-3526

    Call Website

Marshalltown 1

  1. Bob's Bait & Tackle

    1106 N 3rd Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158

    Call Website

Montezuma 1

  1. Washington street bait

    207 E Washington St, Montezuma, IA 50171

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Mt Pleasant 1

  1. Oakland Bait & Tackle

    1529 253rd St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641

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Nashua 1

  1. Nub's Bait,Tackle & More

    303 Main St, Nashua, IA 50658-7749

    Call

Oakville 1

  1. Moon Shine Bait

    307 3rd St, Oakville, IA 52646

    Call

Oskaloosa 1

  1. Scanlon Bait and Tackle

    2442 225th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577

    Call

Rock Valley 1

  1. The Bait Shop

    1502 Main St, Rock Valley, IA 51247

    Call

Shell Rock 1

  1. Bucky's Bait & Tackle

    313 S Cherry St # B, Shell Rock, IA 50670

Sherrill 1

  1. Junnies Cat Tracker Bait Com .LLC

    21588 Horseshoe Rd, Sherrill, IA 52073

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Webster City 1

  1. Nelson Bait and Tackle

    1133 2nd St, Webster City, IA 50595

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West Burlington 1

  1. Rose's Bait And Tackle

    400 W Burlington Ave, West Burlington, IA 52655

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Westside 1

  1. BOHICA BAIT, LLC

    505 3rd St, Westside, IA 51467

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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 Iowa

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 Iowa, check the 51 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 Iowa, MarinaAtlas indexes 51 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.