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.
Bradford 2
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Berk’s Bait n’ Tackle
39 Gillingham Dr, Bradford, NH 03221
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The Tackle Shack
2796 W Shore Ln, Bradford, NH 03221
Meredith 2
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Fish Tails Bait and Tackle
54 New Hampshire 25 Unit C, Meredith, NH 03253
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The Tackle Shack
38 Nh Route 25 Unit 54c, Meredith, NH 03253-6335
Seabrook 2
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Reel Easy Custom Rods And Tackle
270 Lafayette Rd Unit 7, Seabrook, NH 03874-4541
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Bessybait
155 Batchelder Rd, Seabrook, NH 03874-4500
Alton 1
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Berry's Bait
404 Main St, Alton, NH 03810
Barnstead 1
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Fish Tails Bait and Tackle
1045 Beauty Hill Rd, Barnstead, NH 03218
Boscawen 1
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Craigua's Custom Baits, LLC
467 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303
Concord 1
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Saucy Lures
15 Carter St, Concord, NH 03301
Dorchester 1
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Swamp Donkey Bait & Tackle
1739 NH Rte 118, Dorchester, NH 03266
Dover 1
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Sophie Sea Charters
308 Durham Rd, Dover, NH 03820-4354
Hampton 1
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Hampton Harbor Tackle
1 Ocean Blvd Ste 1, Hampton, NH 03842
Keene 1
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Erik's Mobile Bait
6 Mort Ave, Keene, NH 03431
Lisbon 1
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Newhook's Bait & Tackle Shop
1763 US-302, Lisbon, NH 03585
Milford 1
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The Ice Hole Bait and tackle
555 Elm St, Milford, NH 03055
Nashua 1
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Granite State Rod & Reel Rpr
6 Holbrook Dr, Nashua, NH 03062
Newbury 1
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Tackle Shack
976 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255
North Conway 1
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North Country Angler
2988 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860-5121
Pittsburg 1
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North Country Fly Shop
9 Mountain Ash Dr, Pittsburg, NH 03592-5474
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Brewster's Bait & Tackle
121 Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Raymond 1
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The Bait Bucket
59 Batchelder Rd, Raymond, NH 03077
Rye 1
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Atlantic Fishing Fleet
1870 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870
Also in New Hampshire
- Marinas and Harbors60
- Fishing Charters & Clubs32
- Boat Rentals19
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals19
- Boat Storage13
- Boat Tours & Charters12
- Boat Ramps8
- Surf Shops & Schools7
- Scuba Diving Centers6
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 New Hampshire, check the 23 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 New Hampshire, MarinaAtlas indexes 23 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.