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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Matador Sportfishing Charters
227 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4774
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Oceans East Bait and Tackle
5785 Northampton Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-3736
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Long Bay Pointe Bait and Tackle
2109 W Great Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Atlantic Tacklebox
2955 Virginia Beach Blvd #107, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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Pier House Bait And Tackle, Llc
1415 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-3418
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Wilkins Brothers Bait & Tackle
3701 Sandpiper Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Hopewell 3
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James River Tackle Co.
1410 W City Point Rd, Hopewell, VA 23860
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Ironside Catfishing
Hopewell, VA
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Fish Tales Bait and Tackle
1501 W Broadway, Hopewell, VA 23860
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Bent Rod Fishing
1134 Orchard Hill Dr, Winchester, VA 22601
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Jake's Bait and Tackle
368 Welltown Rd, Winchester, VA 22603
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Jake's Bait and Tackle
234 Ezra Ln #3, Winchester, VA 22603
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Fuller Boyz Baits
116 Woosley St, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
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Bottom Dwellers Tackle
130 Ashby Dr, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609-8108
Chatham 2
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Doomsday Tackle
25 Pruden St, Chatham, VA 24531-5607
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Bullseye Tackle Fishing Outlet
13701 US-29, Chatham, VA 24531
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Bob's Fishing Hole
4243 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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Chesapeake Bait and Tackle
390 Battlefield Blvd S, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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Bobcat's Bait and Tackle
12690 Highway Fifteen, Clarksville, VA 23927-3315
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Buggs island bait & tackle co.
8188 US-15, Clarksville, VA 23927
Forest 2
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Angler's Lane
18013 Forest Rd Ste E-04, Forest, VA 24551
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Kayak Fish VA
James Riv, Forest, VA 24551
Hampton 2
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Wallace's Bait & Tackle
365 Dandy Point Rd, Hampton, VA 23664
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Sandman Hook & Tackle
28 Dandy Point Rd, Hampton, VA 23664
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Peake Tide Fishing
1686 Waverly Ave, Kilmarnock, VA 22482-3818
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Horn's Bait & Tackle
Kilmarnock, VA
Norfolk 2
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Hidden Treasures Bait & Tackle
125 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503-1502
Wed–Sat 9am–7pm, Sun 9am–5pm
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West Marine
3841 E Little Creek Rd Ste G, Norfolk, VA 23518
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Predator Lights for Fishing
463 Dinwiddie Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
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South River Fly Shop
200 E Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980-5044
Yorktown 2
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Bishop Fishing Supply
1215 George Washington Mem Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23693-4316
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Grafton Fishing Supply & Seafood
6429 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692-2167
Abingdon 1
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Virginia Creeper Fly-Fishing
16501 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24211
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Rod & Reel Repair
3612 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22207
Ashland 1
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Redline Tackle LLC.
13215 Winston Rd, Ashland, VA 23005-7130
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The Honey Hole Bait And Tackle Llc
3638 Blue Ridge Blvd, Blue Ridge, VA 24064-1974
Bristol 1
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Just Fish'n
2930 Paulena Dr, Bristol, VA 24202
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Bailey's Bait & Tackle
327 Mason Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310
Carrollton 1
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Feel The Payne Fishing
15042 Carrollton Blvd, Carrollton, VA 23314-3492
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Albemarle Angler Fly Fishing
1129 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4837
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Captain Steve's Bait and Tackle
6527 Maddox Blvd, Chincoteague, VA 23336
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Kimmie Ann Bait and Tackle
18480 Ridge Rd, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
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Sweetwater Fly Rods
1907 Hot Springs Rd, Covington, VA 24426
Damascus 1
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Stone Fly Co.
121 Commerce St, Damascus, VA 24236
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The Tackle Shop at J&W Seafood
16552 General Puller Hwy, Deltaville, VA 23043-2320
Dewitt 1
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Roxanne's Bait Shop
17012 Boydton Plank Rd, Dewitt, VA 23840-2250
Edinburg 1
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Murray's Fly Shop
121 S Main St, Edinburg, VA 22824
Fairfax 1
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Fly Fishing Consultant
9214 Kristin Ln, Fairfax, VA 22032-1811
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Gregory's Lakeside Bait and Tackle
320 Lake Frederick Dr, Front Royal, VA 22663
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Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
480 E Market St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Hayes 1
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GTown Bait N Tackle LLC
4123 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Hayes, VA 23072
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Capt. Billy's Charters
545 Harveys Neck Rd, Heathsville, VA 22473
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TaleTellers Fly Shop
924 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504-1608
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Soggy bottom bait and tackle
8492 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116-1504
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Brendas Bait and Tackle
1119 McKenzie St, Petersburg, VA 23803
Poquoson 1
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Grading Scales Sportfishing
118 Messick Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662-1810
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Gregs Bait Shack
2560 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701-2802
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Butler's Bait & Tackle
18425 Northumberland Hwy, Reedville, VA 22539
Roanoke 1
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Roanoke Angler
1502 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24015
Salem 1
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The Honey Hole Bait and Tackle
2800 W Main St, Salem, VA 24153
Sandston 1
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Hook You Up Bait and Tackle
5 W Williamsburg Rd, Sandston, VA 23150
Suffolk 1
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City of Portsmouth Cohoon-Meade Fishing Station
1805 Pitchkettle Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434
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Linger Lures Bait and Tackle
508 S Church Ln, Tappahannock, VA 22560
Toano 1
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Fishing Pro Tech
7812 Richmond Rd, Toano, VA 23168
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Tackle Cove Outfitters
839 Rappahannock Dr, White Stone, VA 22578
Also in Virginia
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- Boat Rentals80
- Boat Tours & Charters68
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals55
- Surf Shops & Schools51
- Boat Ramps43
- Boat Storage41
- Marinas with Transient Slips34
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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 Virginia, check the 65 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 Virginia, MarinaAtlas indexes 65 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.