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Tackle and Bait Shops in Kentucky

70 of the 344 marinas and boating businesses we track in Kentucky are tackle and bait shops. Full listings for every city are on the Kentucky page.

70locations
55cities
344locations 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.

Louisville 3

  1. Smyrna Bait and Tackle Shop

    8205 Smyrna Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40228

    Call All Louisville

  2. Catfish Jeff Bait & Tackle

    9208 Blue Lick Rd, Louisville, KY 40229

    Call All Louisville

  3. Al's Bait House

    14216 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272-1008

    Call All Louisville

Beattyville 2

  1. C&T live Bait & Tackle

    1998 Hwy 11 South Between Babcat Restaurant & Save a Lot, Beattyville, KY 41311

    Call All Beattyville

  2. D&D Bait and Supply

    59 Arlington Ave, Beattyville, KY 41311

    Call All Beattyville

Benton 2

  1. Fast Eddie's Bait & Tackle

    8492 US-68, Benton, KY 42025

    Call Website All Benton

  2. Bag 5 Baits & Custom Painting

    3480 Big Bear Hwy, Benton, KY 42025

    Call Website All Benton

Burkesville 2

  1. The Bait Shop

    849 S Main St, Burkesville, KY 42717

    Call Website All Burkesville

  2. Dale Hollow Bait Barn

    2806 State Park Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717-8856

    Call All Burkesville

Flemingsburg 2

  1. Bypass Bait & Tackle

    2385 Bypass Boulevard, Flemingsburg, KY 41041

    Call All Flemingsburg

  2. Bypass Bait & Tackle

    2385 By Pass, Flemingsburg, KY 41041

    Call All Flemingsburg

Foster 2

  1. Muddy Water Bait & Tackle LLC

    11780 KY-8, Foster, KY 41043

    Call Website All Foster

  2. Bait Shop Meldahl Foster Ky

    Rt. 8 and Snag Creek, Foster, KY 41043

    All Foster

Georgetown 2

  1. Bill's Live Fish Farm

    1588 Carrick Pike, Georgetown, KY 40324

    Call All Georgetown

  2. Feared By Fish bait shop

    1226 Paris Pike #3/4, Georgetown, KY 40324

    Call All Georgetown

Grand Rivers 2

  1. Tradewater Bait Inc

    830 US-62, Grand Rivers, KY 42045

    Call Website All Grand Rivers

  2. Fisherman's Friend Bait and Tackle

    830 US-62, Grand Rivers, KY 42045

    Call Website All Grand Rivers

Inez 2

  1. Newsome's Live Bait & Bakery

    438 Moore Br, Inez, KY 41224-8621

    Call All Inez

  2. Mooney's Bait Shop

    92 E Main St, Inez, KY 41224

    Call All Inez

Madisonville 2

  1. Winding Creek Bait & Tackle

    1635 Eastview Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431-3670

    Call Website All Madisonville

  2. CMC Bait & tackle

    1219 Stagecoach Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431-8021

    Call All Madisonville

Nicholasville 2

  1. B&B Bait and Tackle

    942 S Main St, Nicholasville, KY 40356

    Call All Nicholasville

  2. Whitetail Heaven's Carnage Baits

    101 Bradley Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356

    Call All Nicholasville

Paducah 2

  1. D2fishing, Llc

    1646 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY 42003-2851

    Call All Paducah

  2. Ellis Crappie Shack Live Bait & Tackle Llc,

    3919 Cairo Rd, Paducah, KY 42001-9115

    Call All Paducah

Staffordsville 2

  1. Mikey’s J Flying Jays Fishing Tackle

    11442 Ky Route 580, Staffordsville, KY 41256-8986

    Call All Staffordsville

  2. Papaw’s Bait & Tackle LLC

    2247 KY-40, Staffordsville, KY 41256

    Call All Staffordsville

Winchester 2

  1. Winchester Bait & Tackle

    3 Bait St, Winchester, KY 40391

    Call All Winchester

  2. KingTbaits

    ., Winchester, KY 40391

    All Winchester

Auburn 1

  1. Bite Me Baits of Kentucky

    3640 Liberty Church Rd, Auburn, KY 42206

    Call Website

Bloomfield 1

  1. Hooked Up Bait -n- Tackle & Pawn

    114 Fairfield Hill Rd, Bloomfield, KY 40008

    Call

Bowling Green 1

  1. Hayes Valley Bait

    531 Lake Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-9339

    Call All Bowling Green

Brandenburg 1

  1. Wilson's Bait & Tackle

    2605 Brandenburg Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108-9366

    Call Website

Brownsville 1

  1. C & L Paylake and Bait Shop

    454 Papa Ct, Brownsville, KY 42210

    Call

Burnside 1

  1. Durbin’s Bait & Tackle

    8591 US-27, Burnside, KY 42519

    Call Website All Burnside

Catlettsburg 1

  1. Tackle Shak

    1101 Center St, Catlettsburg, KY 41129

    Call Website All Catlettsburg

Covington 1

  1. Latonia Bait & Tackle

    3408 Rogers St, Covington, KY 41015

    Call

Coxs Creek 1

  1. Angler's Kit n Kaboodle

    1015 Creek Pointe Dr, Coxs Creek, KY 40013

    Call Website

Danville 1

  1. On the fly

    500 N 4th St, Danville, KY 40422-1432

    Call All Danville

Dunnville 1

  1. Land Big Fish Store

    9861 US-127, Dunnville, KY 42528

    Call Website

Elizabethtown 1

  1. Sportsmans Rod & Gun

    200 Sycamore St Ste 182, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

    Call Website

Ferguson 1

  1. X-Treme Bait Tanks

    303 Govers Ln, Ferguson, KY 42533

    Call Website

Frankfort 1

  1. Slippery Joe's bait and tackle

    1520 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601-3967

    Call All Frankfort

Gilbertsville 1

  1. Sportsman's Bait & Tackle

    2305 US-62, Gilbertsville, KY 42044

    Call All Gilbertsville

Greenup 1

  1. Barkers Bait and Tackle

    1280 State Route 503, Greenup, KY 41144

    All Greenup

Harrodsburg 1

  1. Royalty's Fishing Camp

    940 Normans Camp Rd, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

    Call Website All Harrodsburg

Hawesville 1

  1. Outback Bait and Tackle

    995 Vastwood Park Rd, Hawesville, KY 42348-6566

    Call

Hebron 1

  1. Chop's Live Bait & Tackle

    2295 Petersburg Rd, Hebron, KY 41048

    Call All Hebron

Hillsboro 1

  1. Spit or Swallow Tackle

    779 Flag Branch Rd, Hillsboro, KY 41049

    Call Website

Irvine 1

  1. Hooker Mike's Bait Company

    700 Spout Springs Rd, Irvine, KY 40336

    Call Website All Irvine

Jackson 1

  1. Tight Lines Bait and Tackle

    201 Hounshell Rd, Jackson, KY 41339

    Call

Jeffersontown 1

  1. Karem's Bait & Beverage

    10402 Taylorsville Rd, Jeffersontown, KY 40299

    Call

Knifley 1

  1. Cross Roads Bait

    5855 Elkhorn Rd, Knifley, KY 42753

    Call Website

Kuttawa 1

  1. The Cabin Bait&Tackle

    215 Vista Dr, Kuttawa, KY 42055

    Call All Kuttawa

Lebanon Junction 1

  1. Monster Rod Holders

    777 KY-434, Lebanon Junction, KY 40150

    Call Website

Maysville 1

  1. C&N Custom Baits

    2017 Old Main St, Maysville, KY 41056

    Call Website All Maysville

Middlesboro 1

  1. Imperial Bait & Tackle

    2801 US-25E, Middlesboro, KY 40965

    Call

Morehead 1

  1. Grim Reaper Lures

    100 Cumberland Ct, Morehead, KY 40351

    Call Website All Morehead

Mt Hermon 1

  1. Dale Hollow Guide Bait & More

    725 Gentry Cir Rd, Mt Hermon, KY 42157-8946

    Call

Murray 1

  1. Murray Bait and Outdoors

    3415 KY-94, Murray, KY 42071

    Call All Murray

New Haven 1

  1. Toad Junkie Tackle

    322 E Center St, New Haven, KY 40051-6316

    Call Website

Owensboro 1

  1. Bass N More, Bait And Tackle, Reception Hall Services

    1308 Triplett St, Owensboro, KY 42303-3162

    Call All Owensboro

Paris 1

  1. Fryman's Boat Dock, Bait Shop and Campgrounds

    860 Spears Mill Rd, Paris, KY 40361-9534

    Call

Perryville 1

  1. A&B Bait

    210 Lyons Ave, Perryville, KY 40468

    Call

Radcliff 1

  1. bag limit tackle

    1023 N Wilson Rd, Radcliff, KY 40121

    Call Website

Rineyville 1

  1. Whisker Pudding Dip Bait and Tackle

    Rineyville Rd, Rineyville, KY 42701

    Website

Rockfield 1

  1. Sneed Fishing

    3855 Petros Browning Rd, Rockfield, KY 42274

    Call Website

Stamping Ground 1

  1. Weekend Warrior Fish

    1276 Glass Rd, Stamping Ground, KY 40379

    Call All Stamping Ground

Sturgis 1

  1. All Season Live Bait and Minnow Farm

    18717 KY-141, Sturgis, KY 42459

    Call

Walton 1

  1. Butler Bait Shop

    59 S Main St, Walton, KY 41094

    Call Website
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 Kentucky

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 Kentucky, check the 70 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 Kentucky, MarinaAtlas indexes 70 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.