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.
Monroe 5
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Jeff's Bait and Tackle
1756 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48162-5207
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Anglers Cove
6647 Waters Edge Dr, Monroe, MI 48161
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Brack Hill Tackle
6301 W Albain Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
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Jeff’s Fishing Cleaning & Bait
1816 N Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI 48162
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Fish Tales Bait & Tackle
Monroe, MI
Lansing 4
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Grand River Bait and Tackle
16999 Old U.S. 27 Ste A, Lansing, MI 48906
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Grand River Bait & Tackle
526 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906
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Grand River Bait And Tackle
16999 S Us Highway 27 Ste A, Lansing, MI 48906-5658
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Michigan Fish Producers Association
124 W Allegan St Ste 650, Lansing, MI 48933-1707
Rockford 4
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J.A.Henry Rod & Reel Company
Rockford, MI
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Great Lakes Fly Fishing Co
8460 Algoma Ave Ste E&F, Rockford, MI 49341
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River Bound Fly Fishing Outfitters
30 E Bridge St, Rockford, MI 49341
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Great Lakes Fly Fishing Company
8460 Algoma Ave Ne Ste E, Rockford, MI 49341-7968
Grayling 3
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Old AuSable Fly Shop
200 Ingham St, Grayling, MI 49738
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Drake's Fly Shop
228 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738-1747
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Ron's Fly Shop
228 Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
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Wild Bill's Bait & Tackle
1100 E Portage Ave, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
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iva biggen bait
5353 S Riverside Dr, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
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Maverick Fish Hunter
3522 Interstate 75 Business Spur, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
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The Northern Angler Fly Shop And Outfitters
426 W Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2206
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–4pm
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TC Bass Destination Charters
1495 Newport St, Traverse City, MI 49686-2318
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TC Bait and Tackle
809 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686
Algonac 2
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www.dbfishing.com
8631 Anchor Bay Dr, Algonac, MI 48001-3509
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West Marine
401 Michigan St, Algonac, MI 48001
Alpena 2
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Clems Bait and Tackle
304 N 9th Ave, Alpena, MI 49707
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Gonzo's Bait And Tackle
9538 W Long Lake Rd, Alpena, MI 49707
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Michigan Tackle
539 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49015
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Cary's Bait Tackle
1000 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Brethren 2
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Andy's Tackle Box
14573 N Coates Hwy, Brethren, MI 49619
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HankandSons BaitandTackle
16441 Coates Hwy, Brethren, MI 49619-9771
Coloma 2
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Fishing Hole 2
5605 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma, MI 49038
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ellinee bait
5605 Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma, MI 49038
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Frankfort Tackle Box
903 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Rings Thing Charters
324 Lake St, Frankfort, MI 49635-9162
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Bay De Noc Lure Co
810 Railway Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837
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Blade's Bait & Tackle
8923 Bay Shore Dr, Gladstone, MI 49837
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Fish On Charters
301 N Harbor Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1078
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Grand Isle Marina Fishing
1 Grand Isle Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1160
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Nomad Anglers Fly Fishing Outfitters
1600 E Beltline Ave NE #116, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Baitmen's Bear Bait
336 Straight Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Big Water Tackle
3264 E M-72, Harrisville, MI 48740-9260
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Tackleland
200 N State St, Harrisville, MI 48740
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Fish Bum
Hudsonville, MI
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Ugly Toad Tackle
3385 Jamesfield Ct, Hudsonville, MI 49426-7955
Manistee 2
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Tangled Tackle Co.
48 Arthur St, Manistee, MI 49660-1102
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Tangled Tackle Co.
226 W Parkdale Ave, Manistee, MI 49660
Muskegon 2
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Shoreline Service Bait
2080 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441
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Reel Action Fishing Charters LLC
1920 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441-1798
Newaygo 2
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Muskegon River Fly Shop
8382 Mason Dr, Newaygo, MI 49337-8818
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River Rat Dog Fishing Guide Service L.L.C.
7838 Main St, Newaygo, MI 49337-8286
Novi 2
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Fish Fun LLC
1517 Paramount St, Novi, MI 48377
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Ultimate Fishing Show
46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48374-1317
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Gator Bait Tackle
PO Box 11, Presque Isle, MI 49777
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Gator Bait Tackle
14919 US Highway 23 S, Presque Isle, MI 49777
Taylor 2
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West Marine
10610 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
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Zubok's Bait Tackle Marine Repair & Roses
22985 Van Born Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
Trenton 2
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Bait & Tackle Box
4088 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183
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Trenton Lighthouse Bait and Tackle Shop
3021 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183
Allegan 1
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Terry's Tackle
669 42nd St, Allegan, MI 49010
Au Gres 1
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M65 Baitshop II
302 S Main St, Au Gres, MI 48703
Bailey 1
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Streamheart Custom Fly Gear
1530 N Newaygo Rd, Bailey, MI 49303-9724
Baldwin 1
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Baldwin Bait and Tackle
M-37 South 9331, Baldwin, MI 49304
Bay City 1
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Mckellip Brothers Bamboo Rod Co.
1306 Wilson St, Bay City, MI 48708-8565
Bay Port 1
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Bayport Fish Company
9096 Port Austin Rd, Bay Port, MI 48720-9769
Belding 1
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Bubby Bait & Tackle
210 W Main St, Belding, MI 48809-1600
Bellaire 1
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Bellaire Bait and Tackle
3225 S M-88 Hwy, Bellaire, MI 49615-8402
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Great Lakes Tackle
699 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-5019
Benzonia 1
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Backcast Fly Shop
1675 Benzie Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616
Blair Twp 1
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Traverse Bay Tackle
5333 Curtis Rd, Blair Twp, MI 49685
Boyne Falls 1
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Stinger Fishing
5780 US-131 S, Boyne Falls, MI 49713-9712
Bridgeport 1
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KB Bait & Tackle
6165 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, MI 48722-9618
Brighton 1
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Livingston Lakes Live Bait and Tackle
10890 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
Cadillac 1
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Brobo’s Bait & Tackle
3550 Seeley Rd, Cadillac, MI 49601
Carlton Twp 1
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K&E Tackle - Stopper Lures
2530 Barber Rd, Carlton Twp, MI 49058
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Leo's Bait Shop
150 S Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
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Torch Time Charters North
7939 Brooks St, Central Lake, MI 49622-5115
Chassell 1
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The Bait Shack
Chassell, MI 49916
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KatFisher Bait & Tackle
9872 N Straits Hwy, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Clinton 1
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Road Runner Sport Fishing
117 Currier St, Clinton, MI 49236-9559
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The Lucky Lure
125 S Ontario St, De Tour Village, MI 49725-5011
Detroit 1
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Moe's Bait Shop
14712 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48215
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Beck's Bait and Tackle
801 Water St, East Jordan, MI 49727
Ecorse 1
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Dip Net Live Bait and Tackle
4464 W Jefferson Ave, Ecorse, MI 48229
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Clear H2O Tackle Llc
69037 Christiana Lake Rd, Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Elsie 1
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Johnson's Tackle
159 E Main St, Elsie, MI 48831
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Brian's Blue Water Bait
8089 Dixie Hwy, Fair Haven, MI 48023-2568
Flint 1
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Bait Masters
3180 E Carpenter Rd, Flint, MI 48506
Forsyth Twp 1
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Gwinn Bait and Tackle
56 N Billings St, Forsyth Twp, MI 49841
Glennie 1
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Gordon's Bait
6075 State Rd, Glennie, MI 48737-9427
Grand Blanc 1
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RECON Fishing Systems
6204 E Maple Ave, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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Fern Creek Lures
2900 Wilson Ave SW #201, Grandville, MI 49418
Hamilton 1
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Blood Run Fishing
4583 135th Ave, Hamilton, MI 49419
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Joe's Bait & Tackle
39610 Jefferson Ave, Harrison Twp, MI 48045
Hastings 1
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K & E Tackle
2530 Barber Rd, Hastings, MI 49058-9416
Hillman 1
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Winter Wildlife Control Bait and Lure
22580 M32, Hillman, MI 49746
Holland 1
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Mac Baits
669 Douglas Ave, Holland, MI 49424
Houghton 1
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Keweenaw Charters: Lake Superior Trout and Salmon
200 5th St, Houghton, MI 49931-2358
Imlay City 1
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Huron Live Bait
1245 N Summers Rd, Imlay City, MI 48444-8920
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Buck's Wholesale Bait Inc
10035 US Highway 31, Interlochen, MI 49643
Iron River 1
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Dark Waters Fly Shop
217 W Genesee St, Iron River, MI 49935
Ironwood 1
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Fully Tackled
PO box 23, Ironwood, MI 49880
Le Roy 1
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Buck Country Bait & Tackle
109 Mackinaw Trail, Le Roy, MI 49655
Linden 1
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Blue Bayou Sport Fishing
16144 Linden Rd, Linden, MI 48451
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Yeck Lure Co
586 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, MI 49431-2659
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Hook One Bait and Tackle
1285 S Belle River Ave, Marine City, MI 48039
Marysville 1
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Marysville Great Lakes Fishing Access
Marysville, MI 48040
Monitor Twp 1
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LureWarehouse
206 Grove St, Monitor Twp, MI 48631
Montague 1
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The Egg Master Plus Fly Shop
4105 W McKinley Rd, Montague, MI 49437-9670
Munising 1
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bloodlinelures
N7105 Connors Rd, Munising, MI 49862
Munith 1
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Double Trouble Sportfishing Charters
6123 Kennedy Rd, Munith, MI 49259
Newberry 1
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Mark's Rod & Reel
7167 State Highway M123, Newberry, MI 49868
Niles 1
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Rusty Hooks Bait & Tackle
510 N 2nd St, Niles, MI 49120-2230
Onekama 1
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Lakeside Treats & Bait
4774 Main St, Onekama, MI 49675
Orleans 1
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Old Fart Lures
8325 N State Rd, Orleans, MI 48865-9727
Otisville 1
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Mason Tackle Company Sporting Goods
11273 Center St, Otisville, MI 48463-9707
Pleasant Plains Twp 1
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1884 Fly Shop
8510 S Michigan 37, Pleasant Plains Twp, MI 49304
Portage 1
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Stankxbaitco
1812 Pleasant Dr, Portage, MI 49002-5604
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Crossroads Custom Tackle
304 Meadow Ln, Prudenville, MI 48651
Rapid River 1
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Lucky Line Fishing Charters
12330 US Highway 41, Rapid River, MI 49878-9310
Ray 1
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Ralph's Live Bait, Inc.
63601 Wolcott Rd, Ray, MI 48096
Saint Clair 1
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Angler's Outfitters
1426 Oakland St, Saint Clair, MI 48079
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Fish Napper Charters
220 Anchors Way, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Saranac 1
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Blake’s Beads and Bait
3768 Pine Ln, Saranac, MI 48881
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Always on Sport Fishing Charters
640 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
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Alexander's Bait & Tackle
700 W Sebewaing St, Sebewaing, MI 48759
Sodus 1
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Church Tackle
7075 Hillandale Rd, Sodus, MI 49126
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IT IL DO Charters
345 Water St, South Haven, MI 49090
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Lakeside Fishing Shop
25110 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081
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Big Bird Charters
143 Anchors Way, St Joseph, MI 49085-1160
Swan Creek Twp 1
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Country Anglers
2080 S Thomas Rd, Swan Creek Twp, MI 48609
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Thompsonville Tackle
7567 Michigan Ave, Thompsonville, MI 49683
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Angler's Oasis Bait Shop
10312 M 60, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Union 1
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Hall's Bait & Tackle
15573 US Highway 12, Union, MI 49130
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The Bait Shop
2550 Airport Rd, Waterford, MI 48329
Wells Twp 1
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Bay View Bait and Tackle
7110 US-2 41 & M35, Wells Twp, MI 49837
Wellston 1
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Pappy's Bait & Tackle
17092 Caberfae Hwy, Wellston, MI 49689-9718
West Bloomfield 1
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Motor City Anglers
6193 Haggerty Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Also in Michigan
- Marinas and Harbors494
- Fishing Charters & Clubs312
- Boat Rentals156
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals114
- Boat Storage110
- Boat Tours & Charters88
- Boat Ramps65
- Marinas with Transient Slips54
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches34
- Ferries & Water Taxis34
- Scuba Diving Centers31
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches27
- Surf Shops & Schools17
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs14
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 Michigan, check the 137 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 Michigan, MarinaAtlas indexes 137 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.