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Tackle and Bait Shops in Rhode Island

34 of the 338 marinas and boating businesses we track in Rhode Island are tackle and bait shops. Full listings for every city are on the Rhode Island page.

34locations
19cities
338locations 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.

Providence 5

  1. Branch Ave Bait

    430 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

    Mon–Thurs 6am–8:30pm, Fri–Sun 4:30am–8:30pm

    Call All Providence

  2. Ocean State Tackle

    430 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

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  3. Best Lures for Cape Cod Canal Stripers

    430 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904-2524

    Call All Providence

  4. Marine & Auto Savings Inc

    193 Thurbers Ave, Providence, RI 02905-3034

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  5. Rhode Island Bonito and Albie Fishing

    430 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

    Call All Providence

Narragansett 4

  1. Captain's Tackle

    33 State St, Narragansett, RI 02882

    7am

    Call Website All Narragansett

  2. L'il Toot Charters

    35 Ocean View Dr Ofc 4, Narragansett, RI 02882

    Call Website All Narragansett

  3. Persuader Ii Sportfishing Charters

    34 State St, Narragansett, RI 02882-5713

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  4. Black Point Fishing Area

    654 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882-1320

    All Narragansett

Warwick 4

  1. Mayo's Hand Poured Baits

    9 Rose St, Warwick, RI 02888

    Call Website All Warwick

  2. Ray's Bait & Tackle

    298 Arnolds Neck Dr, Warwick, RI 02886

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  3. The Tackle Box

    443 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI 02889

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  4. Ponaug Bait & Tackle

    287 Arnolds Neck Dr, Warwick, RI 02886

    Call All Warwick

Wakefield 3

  1. Hot Reels Sportfishing

    410 Gooseberry Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-5949

    Call Website All Wakefield

  2. Snappa Fishing & Diving Charters

    2 Congdon Dr, Wakefield, RI 02879

    Call Website All Wakefield

  3. Jackhammer Charters

    214 Salt Pond Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879-4330

    Call Website All Wakefield

Charlestown 2

  1. Breachway Bait & Tackle

    166 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813

    Call Website All Charlestown

  2. Quonnie Bait and Tackle

    5223 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813

    Call All Charlestown

Middletown 2

  1. Newport Bait Company

    1015 Aquidneck Ave Ste 3A, Middletown, RI 02842

    Call Website All Middletown

  2. Sam's Bait and Tackle

    936 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

    Call Website All Middletown

Westerly 2

  1. Weekapaug Bait and Tackle

    664 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

    Call Website All Westerly

  2. Three D's Charters

    100 Old Post Rd, Westerly, RI 02891

    Call All Westerly

Bristol 1

  1. Bristol Bait & Tackle

    367 Metacom Ave #1, Bristol, RI 02809

    Call All Bristol

Coventry 1

  1. Sandy Bottom Bait & Tackle

    97 Sandy Bottom Rd, Coventry, RI 02816

    Call

Cumberland 1

  1. Gibbs Lures Inc

    1 Hatch St, Cumberland, RI 02864-8203

    Call Website All Cumberland

East Greenwich 1

  1. Cast a Fly Charters

    1089 Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818-1515

    Call Website All East Greenwich

Exeter 1

  1. Zah's One Stop Fish Shop RI

    345 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Exeter, RI 02822

    Call

Little Compton 1

  1. Lotzzo's Fish

    4 Point St, Little Compton, RI 02837

    Call All Little Compton

North Kingstown 1

  1. Quaker Lane Bait and Tackle

    4019 Quaker Ln, North Kingstown, RI 02852

    Call Website All North Kingstown

Portsmouth 1

  1. Aquidneck Island Rod Builders

    36 Foxboro Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871

    Call Website All Portsmouth

South Kingstown 1

  1. Tucker Pond Fishing Area

    1013 Tuckertown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879-2745

    All South Kingstown

Warren 1

  1. Lucky Bait and Tackle

    289 Market St, Warren, RI 02885

    Call Website All Warren

Woonsocket 1

  1. Pete's Bait and Tackle

    325 Burnside Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    Call

Wyoming 1

  1. Hope Valley Bait & Tackle

    1150 Main St, Wyoming, RI 02898

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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 Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island, check the 34 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 Rhode Island, MarinaAtlas indexes 34 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.