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.
Biloxi 5
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Gorenflo's Tackle Shop
119 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
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Spray Ya Later Fishing Charters
697 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530-4302
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Tuna Chasa Charters
200 8th St, Biloxi, MS 39530-2711
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Happy Fishing Charters
679 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530-4302
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Pro Fishing Tackle
1785 Pass Rd B, Biloxi, MS 39531
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Master Bait and Tackle
1801 Belle Fontaine Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Strictly Fishin' Charters
3201 N 2nd St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-8518
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Fort Bayou Bait Shop
1022 Legion Ln, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Quit Wishin' Go Fishing
5904 David Davis Pl, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-2610
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CC's Bait Shop
5303 Ladner Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39581
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Pascagoula Boating Adventures
4006 Southshore Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39581
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The Bait Box
Pascagoula, MS 39567
Gautier 2
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Sealark Charters
3204 Oak St, Gautier, MS 39553-5726
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Master bait more
3308 Oak St, Gautier, MS 39553
Gulfport 2
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Gulfport Marina Bait and Tackle
801 20th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
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Wicked Fish Bait & Tackle Inc
13011 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 39503-2322
Iuka 2
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Dixieland Tackle
14 Co Rd 989, Iuka, MS 38852
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Midway Marine’s Annual Bassfest
613 County Road 321, Iuka, MS 38852-8025
Lucedale 2
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Legends Bait Stop
Bo Bradley Drive, Lucedale, MS 39452
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L L Bait Shop
144 Gyther Fairley Rd, Lucedale, MS 39452
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Bear's Bait Shop
10501 Presleys Outing Rd, Moss Point, MS 39562
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David's Custom Tackle
7129 E Central Park Dr, Moss Point, MS 39562
Amory 1
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Twisted Hook Bait & Tackle Supply
302 Highway 6, Amory, MS 38821-8815
Bay Springs 1
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Paw Paws Minner Shed , Bait & Tackle
212 Highway 528, Bay Springs, MS 39422-4803
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The Tackle Box Bait & Marina
5216 Pleasure St, Bay St Louis, MS 39520
Beulah 1
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K & R Quickstop & Bait Shop
109 hwy 1 Beulah Ms 38726, Beulah, MS 38726
Big Creek 1
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Tim's Backwater Baitshop
5730 Old Hwy 8, Big Creek, MS 38914
Byhalia 1
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Flatlands Custom Tackle
5413 S Watson Desoto Rd, Byhalia, MS 38611
Choctaw 1
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Mufu's Bait Shop
Choctaw, MS 39350
Crosby 1
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The BAIT SHED
1383 Tom Crum Rd, Crosby, MS 39633-3647
Ellisville 1
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Beth's Bait Shop
1613 Augusta Rd, Ellisville, MS 39437
Greenwood 1
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Turner's Bait & Tackle
72 Meadowbrook Rd, Greenwood, MS 38930-6917
Grenada 1
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Collins Bait Shop and Outboard Motors
988 Lakeview Dr, Grenada, MS 38901
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Frenzy Big Game Tackle
24 Ratcliff Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-9430
Laurel 1
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T's Bait and Tackle
7 Magnolia Rd, Laurel, MS 39443
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Willie's Fuel and Bait
720 S Cleveland Ave, Long Beach, MS 39560
McComb 1
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Mc Comb Tackle Box
4148 Highway 51 S, McComb, MS 39648-5900
Meridian 1
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Lee's Bait And Tackle
7367 MS-493, Meridian, MS 39305
Mooreville 1
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Mooreville Bait Shop
3602 Highway 178, Mooreville, MS 38857
New Albany 1
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Ant's Bait Shop
501 E Bankhead St, New Albany, MS 38652
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Roscoe's Live Bait Works
106 E Beach Blvd, Pass Christian, MS 39571
Picayune 1
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The Bait Shop
903 Highway 11 S, Picayune, MS 39466-5313
Sardis 1
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Nana's Bait Shop
28491 MS-35, Sardis, MS 38666
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Snag Proof Lures
Vancleave, MS
Waterford 1
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double creek bait and tackle
Waterford, MS 38685
Woodville 1
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Sonny's Bait Shop
191A Old Lake Ln, Woodville, MS 39669
Also in Mississippi
- Fishing Charters & Clubs78
- Marinas and Harbors74
- Boat Storage27
- Boat Rentals21
- Boat Tours & Charters16
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals12
- Boat Ramps10
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches6
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches6
- Ferries & Water Taxis6
- Scuba Diving Centers5
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 Mississippi, check the 46 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 Mississippi, MarinaAtlas indexes 46 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.