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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Jersey Hooker Charters
405 Channel Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742-2625
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Mushin Sportfishing
407 Channel Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742-2695
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Kevin Bogan's Bait and Tackle
212 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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Jersey Hookers Inlet Bait and Tackle
9 Inlet Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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Alex's Bait And Tackle
9 Inlet Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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Gypsea Sportfishing
407 Channel Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742-2695
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One Stop Bait & Tackle
416 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Atlantic City Fishing and Fun
455 N Maryland Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401-2533
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One Stop Bait And Tackle
416 Atlantic Average, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Offshore Bait and Tackle
433 N Maryland Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401-2533
Cape May 4
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Hands Too Bait and Tackle
970 NJ-109, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Jim's Bait & Tackle
1208 NJ-109, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Legal limit charters
1121 Route 109, Cape May, NJ 08204-5204
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Off The Hook Bait & Tackle
989 Ocean Dr, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Hook House Bait and Tackle
2701 NJ-37, Toms River, NJ 08753
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Go Fish Bait & Tackle
1208 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753
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Better Bait & Ice Shop
777 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753
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Capt'n Hippo Bait & Tackle
334 Atlantic City Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08757
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The Sea Horse Party Boat and Fishing Charters
1 Simon Lake Dr, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
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Julian's Bait and Tackle
990 State Route 36, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716-2024
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West Marine
2391 State Route 36, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Avalon 3
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Avalon Hodge-Podge Bait & Tackle
2389 Ocean Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202
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Jim's Fishing Rod Repair and Penn Reel Repair
2539 Ocean Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202-1964
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Nev-R-Enuf Sportfishing
2539 Ocean Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202-1964
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Fish Bonz Bait and Tackle
103 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731-4236
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Grizz's Forked River Bait And Tackle
103 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731-4236
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Jerzey Buoyz Sport Fishing and Custom Rods
935 Montauk Dr, Forked River, NJ 08731-2008
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Saltywater Tackle
286 Washington Rd, Sayreville, NJ 08872
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Fred's Bait & Tackle
2001 NJ-35, Sayreville, NJ 08879
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Fishtales Bait & Tackle
341 S Pine Ave, Sayreville, NJ 08879-2267
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Sea Isle Bait & Tackle
4120 Park Rd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
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Two Chums Bait, Tackle and Boat Rentals
Sea Isle Nails, 27 John F Kennedy Blvd, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243-1947
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Red Dog Bait & Tackle
5006 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243-1741
Wildwood 3
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Sterling Harbor Bait & Tackle
1020 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260-1560
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Wildwood Fishing & Boating Expo
4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260-5444
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No Bones Bait & Tackle Shop
560 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
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Jingles Bait & Tackle
1214 N Bay Ave Ste 1, Beach Haven, NJ 08008-2101
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Stack Tackle LLC
Beach Haven, NJ
Berlin 2
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MegaLure LLC
41 Clementon Rd Store #217, Berlin, NJ 08009
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Wolfs Bait & Tackle
31 Jefferson Ave, Berlin, NJ 08009
Brick 2
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Gabriel Tackle Co.
567 Mantoloking Rd Unit 5, Brick, NJ 08723
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Pell's Bait And Tackle
335 Mantoloking Rd, Brick, NJ 08723
Brielle 2
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Brielle Bait and Tackle
800 Ashley Ave, Brielle, NJ 08730
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Taylor Jean Sport Fishing
608 Green Ave, Brielle, NJ 08730-2000
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The Kayak Fishing Store
380 S Delsea Dr, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-2531
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Big John's Bait & Tackle
149 Route 47 N, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210-1714
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Hook-Up Bait & Tackle
1810 Somers Point Mayslanding Rd Inside Somerset Cove Marina, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
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Ocean Tackle International
6825 Tilton Rd Bldg C, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234-4426
Keyport 2
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Up Front Bait And Tackle
229 W Front St, Keyport, NJ 07735-1042
Mon–Sat 5am–8pm, Sun 5am–5pm
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Keyport Bait and Tackle
35 American Legion Dr, Keyport, NJ 07735
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Garone Custom Rods And Tackle
56 Union Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736-3645
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Seaborn Sportfishing
371 Brielle Rd, Manasquan, NJ 08736-3901
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Dancin Doc Charter Fishing
30 Arkansas Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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Fish N Stuff OCNJ
621 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226-3817
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Boulevard Bait & Tackle
535 Sea Isle Blvd, Ocean View, NJ 08230-1095
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C&M Sportfishing
14 Sea Isle Blvd, Ocean View, NJ 08230-1000
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Big Dave's Tackle
3574 NJ-47, Port Elizabeth, NJ 08348
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Girls Place Bait & Tackle LLC
3574 S Delsea Dr, Port Elizabeth, NJ 08348
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Grumpys Tackle
906 NE Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ 08752
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Betty & Nick's Bait & Tackle
807 SW Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ 08752-1839
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Tuckerton Bait and Tackle
338 S Green St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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Bogin's Bait and Tackle
11 E Main St Ste 2, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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Mac's Shark River Tackle
1301 NJ-35, Avon by the Sea, NJ 07753
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Van's Boats, Bait & Tackle | Barnegat Light, NJ
801 Bayview Ave, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006
Bayonne 1
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Bayonne Bait & Tackle
805 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Belford 1
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JCP Bait & Tackle
780 NJ-36, Belford, NJ 07718
Bound Brook 1
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Fitz's Fish Ponds
6 Krams Trl, Bound Brook, NJ 08805-1273
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Riptide Bait & Tackle
1201 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ 08203-2235
Califon 1
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Shannon's Fly & Tackle Shop
74 Main St, Califon, NJ 07830
Collingswood 1
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GT Lures N Sportfishing
124 Westmont Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108-3418
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TackleDirect
6825 Tilton Rd, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234-4437
Fairfield 1
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Fairfield Fishing Tackle
101 US-46 #128, Fairfield, NJ 07058
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WolfPack Tackle
Harvey Cedars, NJ
Hazlet 1
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Tackle Box Fishing Co.
1134 State Route 36, Hazlet, NJ 07730-1711
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Moe's Bait and Tackle Shop
10 South St, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Kearny 1
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DreamCatcher Fishing Supplies
35 Obrien St, Kearny, NJ 07032
Lakewood 1
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Fishing Outrigger
500 James St #33, Lakewood, NJ 08701
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Scott's Bait & Tackle
945 Radio Rd, Little Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08087
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Jingles Bait and Tackle
1214 N Bay Ave Ste 1, Long Beach Twp, NJ 08008
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Tony's Bait & Tackle
1347 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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Charlies Bait n Tackle
485 NJ-35, Mantoloking, NJ 08739
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Keeper Back Bay Fishing
9605 Amherst Ave Unit 8402-1005, Margate City, NJ 08402
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Peace Token Fishing Tackle
1301 US-9, Middle Twp, NJ 08210
Middletown 1
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Atlantic Bait & Tackle
25 NJ-36, Middletown, NJ 07748
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Jersey Bait & Tackle
124 W Chestnut Ave, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
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Ocean Tackle International
6825 Tilton Rd Bldg c, Northfield, NJ 08234
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Tackle U.S.
273 Laurence Pkwy, Old Bridge Twp, NJ 08879
Paramus 1
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Tackle World
461 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ 07652
Parsippany 1
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Tight Lines Fly Fishing
372 US-46, Parsippany, NJ 07054
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Elmer Hinckley Fishing Tackle
Pleasantville, NJ
Ramsey 1
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Freedom Baitz
Ramsey, NJ
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Giglios Bait & Tackle
1123 E Ocean Ave, Sea Bright, NJ 07760
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Tight Lines Bait and Tackle
830 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244
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Fred's Bait & Tackle
2001 NJ-35, South Amboy, NJ 08879
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Surf City Bait and Tackle
317 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, NJ 08008
Upper Saddle River 1
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Streams of Dreams Fly Shop
324 State RT 17, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458-2308
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Ship Shop Bait & Tackle
118 N Dorset Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
West Cape May 1
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Cape May Bait & Tackle
719 Broadway, West Cape May, NJ 08204
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BHP Tackle Inc.
2012 Greenwood Lake Turnpike Suite D, West Milford Twp, NJ 07421
Whitehouse Station 1
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Sporting Life Bait & Tackle
653 US Highway 22 E, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-3607
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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 Jersey, check the 100 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 Jersey, MarinaAtlas indexes 100 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.