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Tackle and Bait Shops in West Virginia

17 of the 104 marinas and boating businesses we track in West Virginia are tackle and bait shops. Full listings for every city are on the West Virginia page.

17locations
16cities
104locations 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.

Princeton 2

  1. Big Cat Bait & Tackle Shop

    343 Bailey Hollow Rd, Princeton, WV 24740-6289

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  2. Riverbound X-Stream Fly Fishing

    207 N 3rd St, Princeton, WV 24740-3327

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Ceredo 1

  1. Maddi's Bait & Tackle

    713 C St, Ceredo, WV 25507

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Circleville 1

  1. North Fork Fly Shop & Outfitters

    2895 Mount Freedom Dr, Circleville, WV 26804

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Delbarton 1

  1. K and D Lures LLC

    184 Sammons Branch Rd, Delbarton, WV 25670

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Grafton 1

  1. Bite Me Bait and Tackle

    1120 Parkview Rd, Grafton, WV 26354-7119

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Harman 1

  1. Ruby's Bait and Tackle

    9320 Whitmer Rd, Harman, WV 26270

Harpers Ferry 1

  1. White Fly Outfitters

    4332 William L Wilson Fwy, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-4047

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Hinton 1

  1. PC Bait & Tackle

    250 Greenbrier Dr, Hinton, WV 25951-2621

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Independence 1

  1. Coal Country Bait & Tackle

    175 Oak Grove Rd, Independence, WV 26374

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Inwood 1

  1. 3 And 1 Fishing Tackle

    7204 Winchester Ave, Inwood, WV 25428

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New Martinsville 1

  1. Custom Critter Lures

    804 Park Ave, New Martinsville, WV 26155

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Parkersburg 1

  1. Angler's Xstream Llc

    2109 Camden Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101-5606

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Reader 1

  1. WVAngler.com

    4201 Eight Mile Rd, Reader, WV 26167-8665

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Ripley 1

  1. Vance's General Store, Bait And Tackle Llc

    3104 Charleston Rd, Ripley, WV 25271-5811

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Wayne 1

  1. Sink or Float Bait House

    102 Epling Dr, Wayne, WV 25570

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White Hall 1

  1. Natives Fly Fishing and Outfitter

    3002 White Hall Blvd, White Hall, WV 26554

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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 West Virginia

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 West Virginia, check the 17 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 West Virginia, MarinaAtlas indexes 17 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.