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.
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Alltackle Ocean City
12826 Ocean Gateway #9548, Ocean City, MD 21842
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Atlantic Tackle
12930 Sunset Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842-9270
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Pure Lure Brand House
12808 Harbor Rd, Ocean City, MD 21842
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353 Custom Tackle
12600 Marjan Ln, Ocean City, MD 21842
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White Lightning Fishing
Sub Marina, 12703 Sunset Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842-9214
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Jacked Up Sportfishing
2107 Herring Way, Ocean City, MD 21842-5537
Deale 5
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Hallock's Grace Charters
6152 Drum Point Rd, Deale, MD 20751
Fishing Charters Available Seven Days a Week
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Tenacious Charter Fishing
421 Deale Rd, Deale, MD 20751
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Tri State Marine
485 Deale Rd, Deale, MD 20751
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Bonnie Sue Charters
533 Deale Rd, Deale, MD 20751-9618
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Fin Hunter Charters
511 Deale Rd, Deale, MD 20751
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Anglers Sport Center
1456 Whitehall Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409-5628
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Alltackle.com Annapolis Store
2062 Somerville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401-3711
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Fishing Tackle & Bait
2062 Somerville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401-3711
Dundalk 3
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Charm City Charters
8500 Cove Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222-5504
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Diamond Fishing Charters
8500 Cove Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222
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Three Sons - Bait &Tackle
7823 Wise Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222-3339
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Tochterman's Fishing Tackle
1925 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231
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Fearl's Bait & Tackle
7002 N Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21219
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Tammy's Tackle
29890 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622-3160
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Angler's Arsenal Fishing Tackle
29890 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
Chester 2
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Lee's Bait Shop
200 Green Lea Ln, Chester, MD 21619-2768
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Island Tackle Outfitters
1915 Main St, Chester, MD 21619-2607
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Maryland Mountains Fly Fishing
10499 New Germany Rd, Grantsville, MD 21536-2329
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Nicklow's Wholesale Tackle
11517 National Pike, Grantsville, MD 21536
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Catch All Tackle
7602 Energy Pkwy Ste 5, Curtis Bay, MD 21226
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Harford Crabbing & Tackle
3940 Conowingo Rd, Darlington, MD 21034-1364
Easton 1
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Rusty Hook Bait and Tackle
975 Port St, Easton, MD 21601
Elkton 1
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Sarge's Bait and Tackle
751 Augustine Herman Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921
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Shore Tackle & Custom Rods Llc
3100 Main St, Grasonville, MD 21638-1026
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Beaver Creek Fly Shop
9720 Country Store Ln, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Proud Mary Charters
1800 Wilson Rd, Huntingtown, MD 20639
Lexington Park 1
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The Tackle Box
22035 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653
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Angler's Arsenal Bait & Tackle
28943 Three Notch Rd #3, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Middletown 1
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B & F Custom Fishing Rods
8087 Geaslin Dr, Middletown, MD 21769
Monkton 1
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Backwater Angler
16829 York Rd, Monkton, MD 21111
Mt Airy 1
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Shallow Water Fishing Adventures Bait and Tackle
3804 Mount Airy Dr, Mt Airy, MD 21771
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Chesapeake Beach Fishing Charters
3562 7th St, North Beach, MD 20714
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Herb's Tackle Shop
203 S Main St, North East, MD 21901
Pasadena 1
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Fishbone's Bait and Tackle
4729 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
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Spanky's Lures
10840 Jerusalem Rd, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Rosedale 1
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Knockdown Tackle
Rosedale, MD
Sparks Glencoe 1
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Great Feathers Fly Shop
14824 York Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
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Edgemere Bait and Tackle
7002 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD 21219-1218
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Shore Tackle and Custom Rods
460 Main St Ste 108, Stevensville, MD 21666
Also in Maryland
- Marinas and Harbors376
- Fishing Charters & Clubs190
- Boat Rentals108
- Boat Storage83
- Boat Tours & Charters80
- Marinas with Transient Slips69
- Boat Ramps40
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches26
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals26
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches23
- Surf Shops & Schools20
- Scuba Diving Centers19
- Ferries & Water Taxis16
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs11
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 Maryland, check the 45 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 Maryland, MarinaAtlas indexes 45 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.