“Absolutely love this place. I am local and have been around when the new owners took over both locations. They have been awesome since day 1 and continue to provide a great service to anyone who walks in the store. They have a huge selection of tackle and gear and their live bait is always good to go. Great all around shop!!!!”
Hook, Line and Local Knowledge
Catch of the Month
Share your best catch of the month! Upload a photo and tell us about your fishing adventure. We celebrate our community's amazing catches and fishing stories.
Know Before You Go
Before fishing Amelia Island, check the conditions that matter most. This hub provides local weather forecasts, daily tide charts, current Florida fishing regulations, and live beach cams to help anglers plan a safe and productive day on the water.
Whether you’re fishing the surf, backwaters, or nearby inlets, staying up to date on tides, weather, and regulations can make all the difference. Use this page to plan your trip, follow local rules, and fish Amelia Island with confidence.
Services
Professional Reel Spooling
Let us spool your conventional or spinning reel quickly and correctly, with tight, even line lay. Choose from a wide selection of premium braid and monofilament to match your fishing style and conditions.
Reel Repair
Let us be your convenient drop-off point for reel repairs. We work with trusted local repair specialists to get your reel serviced properly, without the hassle.
Rod Tip Replacement
Lose a rod tip? We can replace it quickly and get your rod back in working order, saving you the cost of a full replacement.
Fishing Licenses
Non-Resident and Local Fishing Licenses made easy. Get your 3 day, 7 day, or Annual License with us while you shop.
After Hours Vending Machine
Want to hit it before or after business hours? No problem, get frozen bait out of our 24 Hour Vending Machine. Contains frozen shrimp, mullet, squid, clams, cigar minnows, sardines, and blue crab.
EZ In EZ Out Boat Parking
Got a boat? Don't fight the traffic in the front. Pull in the back, park next to our bait shed, get your bait all without having to turn around.
Live Bait Selection
Based on local seasonal availability
Shrimp: The universal bait, everything eats a shrimp.
Mud Minnows: Flounder, Redfish & Trout
Fiddler Crabs: Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum & Mangroves
Blue Crab: Black Drum, Redfish, Tarpon and Pompano
Sand Fleas: Pompano, Whiting, Sheepshead, Red and Black Drum
Updated daily. Availability can change fast—call if you’re making a long drive.
Amelia Island Bait & Tackle
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Old Town Bait & Tackle
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Need something specific? Call ahead.
Amelia Island Fishing Reports and Info
Stay up to date with the latest Amelia Island fishing reports, straight from the local waters. Whether you’re visiting for the week or fish here year-round, this is your go-to source for local insight before you hit the water.
REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL ANGLERS
What Our Customers Are Saying
Two local bait shops. One commitment to helping you catch more fish.
“Great experience! Took my novice fisherman nephew there and Nick helped us find the right rig, hook, and bait. He also shared some good places to fish. Caught 9 fish so far! Will definitely come back!! Thank you!”
“Great shop! Launch the kayaks here, always filled with fish! Everything you need inside, live bait & tackle!”
“Thank you so much to the staff at Amelia Island Bait and Tackle. My family came in town for the week and these guys told us the exact setup to get on a big Black Drum, my son landed this monster after a 10 minute flight.”
“These guys have the bait game dialed up! Bob hooked me up with some beautiful live shrimp that I soon used to wax the redfish and trout! He even gave me a few pointers on where to fish. I would highly recommend this shop for your live bait needs!”
“Nick and his team are fantastic! They know where the fish are biting and exactly what you need to catch them. They did a great job teaching the grandsons how to rig up their poles!”
Fishing Education & How-To Guides
Our Education page offers easy-to-follow fishing videos covering knot tying, surf fishing, inshore fishing, seasonal tips, and general saltwater fishing knowledge for all skill levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, we're here to help you become a better angler.
Our Locations
Visit us at either of our convenient locations. Click tabs to see each map location for directions.
Amelia Island Bait & Tackle
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Monday-Friday: 6:30am - 5:30pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 6am - 5pm
Old Town Bait & Tackle
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Monday-Friday: 6am-2pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 6am-4pm
Fish With Local Charter Captains
Visiting Amelia Island or looking to get on the water? We've partnered with some of the best local charter captains to help you find the right trip. Whether you're fishing inshore or offshore, browse captains and contact them directly to book your trip.