SWFL’s Live Bait Headquarters!
We’ll Hook You Up!
Premium live bait sourced direct, plus frozen bait, tackle & fishing supplies. Expert advice for fishing Marco Island, SWFL & the 10,000 Islands.
Tue–Sun 6 AM – 4 PM · Closed Mondays
- Veteran owned & operated
- 1860 San Marco Rd
- Next to Island Garden Center
In the tanks
Live bait
- Shrimp
- Pin fish
- Blue crab (small, med, large)
- Sand fleas
- Mud minnows
Call ahead to check today’s live bait.
Live bait
Lively bait, clean water, good advice.
Premium live bait sourced direct and kept in our tanks, plus frozen bait for the cooler. Tell us where you’re headed and we’ll help you pick the right bait and rig for it.
Frozen bait, tackle & supplies
Everything else for the boat, the bridge or the beach.
Frozen bait
Frozen bait ready for the cooler, including frozen sand fleas.
Rods & reels
Bull Bay rods and FFP reels in the shop, plus terminal tackle to finish the rig.
Fishing supplies
Buckets, bubblers and the essentials to keep your bait kicking all day.
MIBT apparel
Marco Island Bait & Tackle gear with the shrimp-and-hook logo.
Who we are
Veteran owned and operated by a 5th generation Florida family since 2020.
Our shop on San Marco Road opened in March 2023. You’ll find us out in the community too, getting anglers ready for the Snook Inn Fishing Tournament and Romp in the Swamp, and cheering on Audubon Western Everglades’ Owl Watch team and the island’s burrowing owls.
Fishing reports & updates on Facebook →Caught with our bait
Customer catches
What anglers say
From our Google reviews
“Best live bait on the island by far! They are super helpful too and get you set up with all the tackle you need.”
Google review · Dec 2025
“They treat me like family when I walk in, remember what I like and ask about my last catch. They’re always willing to give advice and recommendations.”
Google review · Dec 2025
“This shop welcomed us in, gave us tons of advice, didn’t expect us to buy anything, and we caught tons of fish because of what they told us.”
Google review · Nov 2025
“We bought live shrimp and frozen sand fleas. You won’t find shrimp this fresh anywhere else.”
Google review · Nov 2025
“Great people, great service. Polite and professional. Their shrimp are always great.”
Google review · Jul 2026
“Favorite bait shop on the island! Super friendly and great inventory!”
Google review · Jun 2026
Come see us before you head out.
Address
1860 San Marco Rd
Marco Island, FL 34145
Next to Island Garden Center
Hours
| Tuesday | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM – 4 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
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