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Tackle and Bait Shops in New Hampshire

23 of the 180 marinas and boating businesses we track in New Hampshire are tackle and bait shops. Full listings for every city are on the New Hampshire page.

23locations
20cities
180locations 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.

Bradford 2

  1. Berk’s Bait n’ Tackle

    39 Gillingham Dr, Bradford, NH 03221

  2. The Tackle Shack

    2796 W Shore Ln, Bradford, NH 03221

Meredith 2

  1. Fish Tails Bait and Tackle

    54 New Hampshire 25 Unit C, Meredith, NH 03253

  2. The Tackle Shack

    38 Nh Route 25 Unit 54c, Meredith, NH 03253-6335

Seabrook 2

  1. Reel Easy Custom Rods And Tackle

    270 Lafayette Rd Unit 7, Seabrook, NH 03874-4541

  2. Bessybait

    155 Batchelder Rd, Seabrook, NH 03874-4500

Alton 1

  1. Berry's Bait

    404 Main St, Alton, NH 03810

Barnstead 1

  1. Fish Tails Bait and Tackle

    1045 Beauty Hill Rd, Barnstead, NH 03218

Boscawen 1

  1. Craigua's Custom Baits, LLC

    467 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303

Concord 1

  1. Saucy Lures

    15 Carter St, Concord, NH 03301

Dorchester 1

  1. Swamp Donkey Bait & Tackle

    1739 NH Rte 118, Dorchester, NH 03266

Dover 1

  1. Sophie Sea Charters

    308 Durham Rd, Dover, NH 03820-4354

Hampton 1

  1. Hampton Harbor Tackle

    1 Ocean Blvd Ste 1, Hampton, NH 03842

Keene 1

  1. Erik's Mobile Bait

    6 Mort Ave, Keene, NH 03431

Lisbon 1

  1. Newhook's Bait & Tackle Shop

    1763 US-302, Lisbon, NH 03585

Milford 1

  1. The Ice Hole Bait and tackle

    555 Elm St, Milford, NH 03055

Nashua 1

  1. Granite State Rod & Reel Rpr

    6 Holbrook Dr, Nashua, NH 03062

Newbury 1

  1. Tackle Shack

    976 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255

North Conway 1

  1. North Country Angler

    2988 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860-5121

Pittsburg 1

  1. North Country Fly Shop

    9 Mountain Ash Dr, Pittsburg, NH 03592-5474

Portsmouth 1

  1. Brewster's Bait & Tackle

    121 Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Raymond 1

  1. The Bait Bucket

    59 Batchelder Rd, Raymond, NH 03077

Rye 1

  1. Atlantic Fishing Fleet

    1870 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870

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 New Hampshire

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.